A five minute walk from HOTEL RESOL TRINITY KANAZAWA, at Musashi-ga-tsuji intersection, is a building that stands out with its appearance resembling stacked gift boxes - that is Kanazawa Hakomachi.

The concept of this place is to offer visitors a "new style of hospitality" and to gift them special time and space in which to discover a "new you."

"OHAKO", located on the first floor of "Kanazawa Hakomachi", sells moist and chewy Baumkuchen made with Ishikawa Prefecture Koshihikari rice flour. It is a popular souvenir and gift item among locals.

We spoke to sales staff member Yamamoto about the appeal of "OHAKO."

Why Baumkuchen?

"It's the perfect gift for a celebration."

As Yamamoto says, Baumkuchen is a sweet that is enjoyed by people of all ages and generations.

The many layered dough symbolizes the accumulation of years and happiness, and is chosen as a sweet that connects connections in a variety of occasions, such as wedding and birth celebrations, seasonal gifts, and small souvenirs.

This Baumkuchen is made with the hope that it will be a sweet that can connect people in a variety of situations.

Commitment to Ishikawa Prefecture Koshihikari

The defining feature of OHAKO's Baumkuchen is, without a doubt, its ingredients. OHAKO was founded with the desire to promote local ingredients, and instead of the usual wheat flour baumkuchen, they use Ishikawa Prefecture's Koshihikari rice flour instead.

Baumkuchen is popular with people of all ages and genders, but the baumkuchen at "OHAKO" is so sweet that you can eat the whole cake in one sitting. Rather than getting tired of eating it halfway through, many customers come back to buy more because they "didn't get enough."

The reason for this is the rice flour produced in Ishikawa Prefecture, and they are particular about using Koshihikari rice produced in Ishikawa Prefecture. "It has a high stickiness and moisture content, so it is more suitable for Baumkuchen than rice from other regions," Yamamoto-san explained, explaining his commitment to selecting ingredients.

It can also be eaten gluten-free, making it popular with people with wheat allergies and health-conscious people.

Add a touch of Japanese style

"OHAKO" also offers a product that combines baumkuchen with yokan.

"It might be interesting to add a Japanese touch that is typical of Kanazawa to Western sweets."
Little Baum was born from this idea, and is a masterpiece that highlights the excellent compatibility between "Japanese" that reflects the local climate and culture and Baumkuchen, a representative Western confectionery. It is popular among the elderly and is loved by a wide range of generations.

In addition, by deliberately blending in a small amount of wheat flour, the layers of the dough are beautifully finished, creating an elegant appearance and taste.

New flavors, an expanding future

OHAKO continues to take on the challenge of delivering local ingredients and passion to the whole country. In the future, they plan to develop sweets using Kaga vegetables and local potatoes.

"I want to share this taste with many people," says Yamamoto-san, smiling. Behind his smile lies his sincere desire to let more people know about the deliciousness of Ishikawa. With this desire in mind, OHAKO's Baumkuchen sets off on its journey to someone today as well.

A gift for your special someone, a reward to make their daily lives just a little easier.
OHAKO's Baumkuchen gently connects your heart with someone else's.

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OHAKO 
電話：076-254-1600  
住所：石川県金沢市袋町 1-1 かなざわはこまち 1F   
アクセス ：金沢駅東口より直線で徒歩約15分  
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