Shogoin Yatsuhashi (baked cinnamon yatsuhashi crackers)

Shogoin Yatsuhashi · Japan (Kyoto)
Snacks & Sweets Wagashi Ambient Growing export

Shogoin Yatsuhashi (founded 1689) is the original house of yatsuhashi, producing the crisp baked koto-shaped cinnamon crackers as well as nama (fresh) yatsuhashi. The crisp baked version is highly shelf-stable, making it the most export-friendly form of this Kyoto classic. It reaches overseas markets through omiyage and Japanese-grocery channels. Boxed baked yatsuhashi is the core export SKU.

The supplierShogoin Yatsuhashi Sohonten (est. 1689, Kyoto) — the original yatsuhashi house, producing both crisp baked and fresh nama yatsuhashi.
Why it sells abroadThe original 1689 yatsuhashi house; shelf-stable baked version ideal for export

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsHACCP: not publicly verified for Shogoin Yatsuhashi Sohonten. (confirmed) Founded 1689, claims to be the originator of yatsuhashi; yatsuhashi won a prize at the 1889 Paris Exposition. Halal: not verified.
Pack formatsBoxes of baked yatsuhashi crackers, nama yatsuhashi boxes, assortments
Shelf lifeTypical: baked yatsuhashi 3-4 months ambient; nama short
StorageBaked: ambient cool/dry; nama: refrigerate, eat soon
Minimum orderTypical: 1 pallet (baked) via importer
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks
CapacityTypical: large Kyoto-souvenir production
Container loadTypical: ~900-1,100 cartons per 20ft (baked)
PricingTypical: premium; retail USD 5-9 per box
OEM / private labelLimited; brand-led
Wholesale & MOQJapanese-food importers; omiyage exporters
Key exporters & distributorsShogoin Yatsuhashi Sohonten Co., Ltd., omiyage exporters
Export regulationWheat/soy allergens; rice-flour based; vegetarian-friendly (no gelatin); natural colorants; standard biscuit/sugar labeling
Market demandSteady gift/omiyage demand among Kyoto-aware consumers
How to source itShogoin Yatsuhashi -> omiyage/Japanese-food importer -> gift/grocery retail
Verified sourceshttps://www.gltjp.com/en/directory/item/15245/; https://miyageboshi.world/archives/14301
MakerShogoin Yatsuhashi Sohonten Co., Ltd.
OriginJapan (Kyoto)
CategorySnacks & Sweets / Wagashi
Available inUnited States, Taiwan, Hong Kong +4 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code1905
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