If you are planning a trip to Osaka and have a sweet tooth, be sure to stop by “Kokoro ni Amai Anpan-ya” (hereinafter ‘Anpan-ya’) located in the heart of Umeda, Osaka.

What is Anpan? Japan’s Comfort Sweet

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Anpan is a classic Japanese sweet bun filled with red bean paste made from azuki beans.

  • An : sweet red bean
  • Pan : bread

Soft, gently sweet, and deeply nostalgic.
Anpan is the kind of treat Japanese people grow up with — and still reach for as adults.

Types of Anpan You’ll Find Here

There are several varieties of anpan, each offering a slightly different experience:

Red bean paste difference
  • Tsubu Anpan
    Filled with chunky red bean paste, where the beans are partially intact.
    Rustic, comforting, and deeply satisfying.
  • Koshi Anpan
    Made with smooth, silky red bean paste.
    Elegant and mellow in sweetness.
Yomogi Anpan
Kuri Anpan
  • Yomogi Anpan
    A unique version using mugwort-flavored dough.
    Earthy, aromatic, and very traditional.
  • Kuri Anpan (Chestnut)
    Filled with sweet chestnut paste.
    Nutty, rich, and perfect with tea.

About Anpan-ya : Osaka’s Beloved Anpan Bakery

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http://www.cascade-kobe.co.jp/annpannya/

Kokoro ni Amai Anpan-ya literally means
“An Anpan Shop That Is Sweet to the Heart”

The shop is small and simple, but the moment you step inside, the smell of freshly baked bread makes you slow down.

They specialize in anpan and offer an impressive variety of fillings, from classic red bean to seasonal flavors like matcha, chestnut, and even custard cream.

Here are my top three picks.

01

anpan

Tsubu Anpan

Anpan filled with chunky red bean paste.
Basic, but truly the best.

02

sakusaku-choco

Chocolate Sakusaku

Crispy, flaky crust filled with a smooth, gently sweet chocolate filling.

03

kuri-anpan

Kuri Anpan

Anpan filled with smooth chestnut paste.

Please note that Anpan-ya currently accepts cash payments only. (as of Jan. 2026)

Location & Access

📍 Shin-Umeda Shokudogai
About a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Umeda Station
Easy access from JR Osaka Station as well.

Address: 9-26 Kakudacho, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0017, Japan (located in Shin-Umeda Shokudogai)
Hours: 10:00am – 9:30pm
Closed: Irregular (no fixed days off)

Directions from JR Osaka Station:

  1. Exit through the Central Gate.
  2. Follow signs toward Grand Front Osaka and Yodobashi Camera.
  3. Walk along Yodobashi Camera and cross the intersection.
  4. When you spot McDonald’s, continue along the same street.
  5. The shop is located on the corner.
direction-from-JR Osaka

Directions from Hankyu Umeda Station:

  1. Exit through the main gates (3rd-floor exit recommended).
  2. Head toward Yodobashi Camera and Grand Front Osaka.
  3. When you spot McDonald’s, continue along the same street.
  4. The shop is located on the corner.
direction-from-hankyu-umeda

Other Locations
There is another Anpan-ya location inside Tennoji Mio near JR Tennoji Station.
You’ll also find several locations in Nagoya.

Menu and Gift Boxes

MENU
Multilingual menus are available at the counter (English, Chinese, and more).


anpan-ya-menu

GIFT BOXES
Visiting friends or family in Japan?
Anpan-ya offers beautifully boxed assortments — a thoughtful, easy souvenir that feels uniquely Japanese.