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Fukusaya Nagasaki main store
A long-standing establishment in Nagasaki dedicated solely to making Castella, a traditional sponge cake and a local specialty.
Castella, a sponge cake brought to Nagasaki in the mid-16th century along with Nanban trade, quickly became a favorite across Japan thanks to its fluffy deliciousness and high nutritional value. It was particularly embraced by students who came to Nagasaki from all over Japan to study medicine and Dutch studies.
Fukusaya, founded in 1624, continues to make castella by hand despite the prevalence of mechanized production today. Each step, from mixing to baking, is carefully crafted by artisans to maintain the cake's unique, moist texture.
Among their products, the recent favorite is "Fukusaya Cube," which retains the traditional flavor in a shareable, individually wrapped form, making it perfect for gifts. The stylish box packaging adds to its charm.
Highlights
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Castella was introduced in the mid-16th century along with Nanban trade.
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Maintains traditional methods to produce its distinctively fluffy and moist texture.
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The Fukusaya Cube, a popular take on the traditional recipe, is individually wrapped for easy sharing.
Photos
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![The Fukusaya Cube opens easily for convenient access.]()
The Fukusaya Cube opens easily for convenient access.
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![Oriental motif packaging enhances its aesthetic appeal.]()
Oriental motif packaging enhances its aesthetic appeal.
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![Individually wrapped pieces are perfect for sharing.]()
Individually wrapped pieces are perfect for sharing.
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![The classic flavor of the castella has been cherished for over 300 years.]()
The classic flavor of the castella has been cherished for over 300 years.
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![The historical Fukusaya Nagasaki main store was built during the Meiji period.]()
The historical Fukusaya Nagasaki main store was built during the Meiji period.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Can you provide services in foreign languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
Multilingual support available (We also provide catalogs and a website in English, Chinese, and Korean.).
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Is it possible to return or exchange a defective product after opening the package?
Product returns and exchanges can be addressed by contacting the company.
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Is gift wrapping available?
Yes, we offer gift wrapping. We can accommodate specific requests for decorative knot tying or packaging within the accessories we have available.
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Can you ship overseas?
We do not recommend shipping overseas because our products are perishable and shipping can take several days.
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Is there an official website for cross-border IEC?
Yes, we have a multilingual website available.
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Can the products be stored at room temperature?
Yes, they can be stored at room temperature, but please avoid direct sunlight and high humidity.
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Is mail order available?
Yes, you can place orders through our official online store. However, please note that we only ship within Japan.
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Are factory tours available?
Due to hygiene management, tours are not available, but you can view videos of our manufacturing processes on our official website.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 福砂屋
- Postal Code
- 850-0904
- Address
- 3-1 Funadaikumachi, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki
- Telephone
- 095-821-2938
- Closed
- Wednesdays
- Business hours
- 9:30am - 5:00pm
- Price
- From 270 yen
- Directions
- Near the Shianbashi Station on the Nagasaki Electric Tramway Main Line
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)