💥"The Red Sweet Potato Tower Descends! A Complete Guide to the International Sweets Palace's Largest Flagship Store"

#5月好去地方2025 Address: 1‑2‑5 Matsuo, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture (Kokusai-dori Matsuo Store)  Atmosphere/Facilities: The Matsuo store is eye-catching with its magnificent Shuri Castle-style red-tiled antique building exterior. The store is spacious, and the purple tones and Ryukyu dragon ceiling complement each other, creating a strong Okinawan cultural atmosphere . There is a souvenir area, an on-site red taro tower production factory, and a Gallery Café Yukura coffee shop, as well as a tasting service, so you can enjoy the fun of shopping and eating . Expense: • Common packaging of red taro tower: 6 pieces for about ¥600/10 pieces for about ¥1,000/15 pieces for about ¥1,500  • The price of a single piece of Dorayaki, Kinchuko, etc. starts at about ¥120 . • Ordering red taro desserts or drinks in the cafe costs about ¥500–1,200 per person. ⸻ Features: • The storefront imitates the architecture of Shuri Castle, and the exaggerated red tile shape is super eye-catching . • The star product "Red Taro Tower" is the signature dessert, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a rich and fresh taro fragrance . • You can taste it on the spot, and a variety of souvenirs include Okinawa Awamori, Ryukyu glass, and Kinchu cake . • There is a Gallery Café Yukura, which provides red taro ice cream, desserts and meals, suitable for rest . • Watching the production of the red taro tower on site increases the sense of interaction. It is a good place to take photos and buy souvenirs in one stop . Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5) ⸻ ✨ Experience: Walking along Kokusai Street, the giant red taro tower suddenly came into view, as if opening a dessert ceremony. The Imperial Confectionery Palace Matsuo Store is not just a souvenir shop, it is a feast for the eyes and taste. Stepping into the store, the purple tones and dragon-shaped ceiling create a strong Ryukyu style. Coupled with the steam and aroma of the live production area, you can instantly feel the passionate fusion of the entire Okinawa culture and the red taro dessert culture. I first chose red taro tarts and Jinchu cakes at the tasting table. When you take a bite, the crispy tart crust and the muddy taro filling blend together, sweet but not greasy, with a strong taro fragrance accompanied by a slightly salty taste, which is memorable. Jinchu cake is similar to the taste of Taiwanese lard shortbread, with layers of sweetness, and is a small snack suitable for both gift giving and personal use. Then I walked to the production factory area and watched the chefs take out the red taro tarts one by one, accompanied by the cooling and packaging process on the side, which was very healing. I watched and took pictures while smelling the freshly baked aroma from time to time, as if time had slowed down. When I was tired of shopping, I went to Gallery Café Yukura on the second floor, ordered a cup of red taro ice cream and red taro latte, and sat by the window looking at the street view. The rich taro fragrance and the cool taste accompanied me as I flipped through the Okinawa diary, and time seemed to be surrounded by sweetness. In addition, the store has a rich selection of souvenirs, from awamori, Ryukyu glass to red taro towers, Jinchu cakes, and small packaged snacks, which can almost meet all gift-giving needs. There is also a tasting service, so you don’t have to worry about stepping on thunder. Just try what you want to buy first. They accept tax exemption, and you can get a tax refund if you spend more than 5,400 yen, making the shopping experience intimate and convenient. The flow of people in the whole store is stable but not crowded, and the movement line is smooth. It will not be too crowded even in the peak tourist season. However, if it is a holiday, you need to queue up to take pictures when the crowd gathers, so it is recommended to go there in the morning or evening on weekdays, so that you can slow down and stroll slowly. The only slightly troublesome thing is that the red taro tower has a short refrigerated shelf life. It is recommended to eat it as soon as possible after purchase, otherwise it needs to be refrigerated. In addition, the souvenir packaging is a bit heavy and inconvenient to carry away. In general, the Imperial Confectionery Palace Matsuo Store is a great place to check in, eat snacks, and buy souvenirs. It makes people feel visually stunning as soon as they enter the door, then captured by the taste buds, and then deeply attracted by the cultural atmosphere. It is best to arrange it during the walk on Kokusai Street, adding a touch of sweetness and cultural atmosphere to the journey. If you want to bring some Okinawa characteristics home, then the red taro tower is definitely a must-buy list; if you want to immerse yourself in desserts and Ryukyu atmosphere, then find an afternoon to sit in the cafe and relax while drinking tea. Every bite of sweetness here is saying: "The taste of Okinawa happens in your mouth." ⸻ Recommendation index: Whether it is a tourist or a local, the Okashi Goten Matsuo store is a one-stop dessert and souvenir paradise. When the journey needs a sweet and a cultural memory, it can definitely be satisfied here. #Kokusai Street #Kokusai Street Food #Kokusai Street Rinore Street #Kokusai Street Food Walk #Okashi Goten Onna Store #Okashi #Okinawa Stroll Desserts