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Kinshachi Uiro

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Kinshachi Uiro

A uiro (steamed rice cake) motified after the 'Kinshachi' (Golden Shachihoko) that shines in gold atop Nagoya Castle. When you think of Nagoya, you think of Uiro and Kinshachi. This is a clear and enjoyable souvenir that lets you enjoy both major specialties at once. Uiro is a Japanese confection made by steaming rice flour and sugar, characterized by its chewy texture. Tasting it while imagining the Kinshachi that has watched over the city of Nagoya for ages will further enhance your travel excitement. A smooth melt-in-your-mouth sensation accompanied by gentle sweetness. This local uiro is visually delightful and packed with Nagoya's essence. It is an item that serves as a perfect conversation starter for your travel stories.

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View all flavors/varieties (9 total)
  • Aoyagi Uirou (Sakura)

    A cherry blossom flavored uirou made exclusively for spring by Aoyagi Sohonten. The light pink dough is infused with the aroma of cherry leaves, delivering a sense of the season as a Nagoya spring souvenir.

  • Natsu Uiro

    A summer-exclusive version of Nagoya Uiro. Designed to suit the humid Nagoya summer, it features a refreshing appearance and flavors incorporating seasonal ingredients. When eaten chilled, the chewy texture becomes even more pleasant.

  • Osu Uiro (White)

    The White Osu Uiro features a plain flavor that can be called the origin of Uiro. The chewy texture and mild sweetness born from simple ingredients like rice flour and sugar convey the essence of Nagoya Uiro. It is a classic staple from a long-established shop bearing the name of Osu.

  • Osu Uiro Sakura

    The Sakura flavor of Osu Uiro is a light pink uwira (steamed rice cake) that evokes the feeling of spring. The elegant aroma of cherry blossom leaves drifts through, allowing you to enjoy the changing seasons along with its chewy texture. A special spring-limited flavor crafted by a long-established maker of Nagoya Uiro.

  • Osu Uiro (Tea Flavor)

    The tea flavor of Osu Uiro is a deep green steamed cake made by kneading matcha into the dough. The combination of its chewy texture and the subtle bitterness of matcha offers a sophisticated adult taste that differs from the plain version. It is one of the many diverse variations of Nagoya Uiro.

  • Seasonal Taste Comparison Autumn: Chestnut Uirou & Sweet Potato Uirou

    A seasonal autumn set featuring a comparison of two types of uirou (steamed rice cake): chestnut and sweet potato. Each variety captures the sweetness of chestnut and the fluffy texture of sweet potato within a chewy dough, allowing you to enjoy the flavors of autumn through Nagoya-style uirou.

  • Uiro Bar

    A new sensation of Nagoya Uiro from Osu Uiro, where uiro (steamed rice cake) is shaped into a stick like an ice cream bar. While maintaining its signature chewy texture, the easy-to-eat format in one hand is also popular with the younger generation.

  • Wakajaku White Uirou

    An elegant Nagoya white uirou (sweet rice cake) with a pure white texture. The chewy texture and the gentle sweetness of rice flour spread through the palate; in a Nagoya filled with colorful varieties of uirou, this single stick stands out with its clean, simple white appearance.

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