Kobe Kitano Nosta Expands to Himeji for the First Time! Opening at Sanyo Department Store's 'Japanese Archipelago Exquisite Gourmet Food Fair' from April 1-6
Kobe Kitano Nosta will participate for the first time in the 'Japanese Archipelago Exquisite Gourmet Food Fair' at Sanyo Department Store from April 1 to 6, 2026. The pop-up will feature their popular pancake sandwiches, including a limited-edition flavor.
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Kobe Kitano Sweets & Cafe, operated by GLION Group (Location: Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture; CEO: Hidetake Kikuchi) and Aqua Ignis Co., Ltd. (Location: Tokyo), will open a store as 'Kobe Kitano Nosta'—a gourmet complex renovated from the former Kitano Elementary School—at the Sanyo Department Store's 'Japanese Archipelago Exquisite Gourmet Food Fair' starting April 11, 2026.
This fair is a highly popular event that gathers select, renowned gourmet foods from all over the country, and this will be Kobe Kitano Nosta's first time opening a store in the Himeji area.
Bringing the Charm of Kobe to the Himeji Area
Kobe Kitano Nosta is a culinary complex born utilizing the site of the former Kitano Elementary School, originally built in 1931.
It shares Kobe's unique Western confectionery culture and dining experiences.
For this event, we will deliver the charm of Kobe to customers in the Himeji area by offering a selection of popular souvenirs such as baked goods, original coffee, and tea, spearheaded by the 'NOSTA Pancake Sand,' which boasts total sales of over 20,000 units.
Event Overview
Event Name: Japanese Archipelago Exquisite Gourmet Food Fair
Venue: Sanyo Department Store
Period: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 – Monday, April 6, 2026
Products for Sale
NOSTA Pancake Sand
Fluffy pancakes sandwiching moderately sweetened whipped cream.
The 'Cream Anko' (Red Bean Paste) flavor, exclusive to Sanyo Department Store, is available only for a limited time.
Cream: 432 yen
Cream Anko: 486 yen
This fair is a highly popular event that gathers select, renowned gourmet foods from all over the country, and this will be Kobe Kitano Nosta's first time opening a store in the Himeji area.
Bringing the Charm of Kobe to the Himeji Area
Kobe Kitano Nosta is a culinary complex born utilizing the site of the former Kitano Elementary School, originally built in 1931.
It shares Kobe's unique Western confectionery culture and dining experiences.
For this event, we will deliver the charm of Kobe to customers in the Himeji area by offering a selection of popular souvenirs such as baked goods, original coffee, and tea, spearheaded by the 'NOSTA Pancake Sand,' which boasts total sales of over 20,000 units.
Event Overview
Event Name: Japanese Archipelago Exquisite Gourmet Food Fair
Venue: Sanyo Department Store
Period: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 – Monday, April 6, 2026
Products for Sale
NOSTA Pancake Sand
Fluffy pancakes sandwiching moderately sweetened whipped cream.
The 'Cream Anko' (Red Bean Paste) flavor, exclusive to Sanyo Department Store, is available only for a limited time.
Cream: 432 yen
Cream Anko: 486 yen