Hankyu Bakery and FREDS CAFE have launched a new Kinako Mochi Nama Donut in Osaka, available from October 1, 2026. The new bakery cafe item is a collaboration with Tirol Choco’s long-running Kinako Mochi chocolate.
The donut combines a soft, airy dough with Kinako Mochi-inspired cream, whipped cream, and chewy gyuhi rice cake. It will be sold at Hankyu Bakery and FREDS CAFE locations, although availability and dine-in service may differ by store.
The Kinako Mochi Nama Donut costs ¥303 (tax included) for takeout and ¥308 (tax included) for dine-in. It joins Hankyu Bakery’s October “Heisei Gourmet Play Back” fair, which revisits popular flavors and nostalgic bakery trends from the Heisei era.
About the Kinako Mochi Nama Donut
Kinako Mochi Nama Donut price
The Tirol Choco Kinako Mochi Nama Donut is priced at ¥303 (tax included) for takeout and ¥308 (tax included) for dine-in.
About Tirol Choco
Tirol Choco developed its Kinako Mochi chocolate as part of a broader range of playful and seasonal sweets. The brand traces its roots to a mission of making chocolate available to children at the original price of ¥10.
About Hankyu Bakery
Hankyu Bakery prepares bread in its stores and offers freshly baked products, everyday favorites, ingredient-focused items, and seasonal fair selections.
About FREDS CAFE
FREDS CAFE operates bakery cafes near Hankyu railway stations, serving freshly baked bread and drinks in convenient locations with relaxed cafe seating.
The new donut draws on the texture that has made Hankyu Bakery’s Nama Donut series popular, using an exceptionally soft dough with a generous cream filling. The Kinako Mochi flavor adds roasted soybean powder notes and a springy gyuhi center for a combination of fluffy, creamy, and chewy textures.
Highlights
- A collaboration between Hankyu Bakery, FREDS CAFE, and Tirol Choco’s Kinako Mochi brand.
- The filling includes Kinako Mochi-inspired cream, whipped cream, and chewy gyuhi rice cake.
- The price is ¥303 (tax included) for takeout and ¥308 (tax included) for dine-in.
- The Nama Donut series has sold more than 1.85 million units in total.
- Hankyu Bakery will feature the donut alongside its October Heisei Gourmet Play Back fair.
- Tirol Choco’s Kinako Mochi was launched in 2003 and sold 17 million units in its first five months.
Menu and Availability Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Tirol Choco Kinako Mochi Nama Donut |
| Menu / items | Soft Nama Donut with Kinako Mochi-inspired cream, whipped cream, and gyuhi rice cake |
| Release date | October 1, 2026 |
| Period | From October 1, 2026 |
| Location | Hankyu Bakery and FREDS CAFE locations in Osaka and other operating areas |
| Stores | Hankyu Bakery; FREDS CAFE |
| Price | Takeout: ¥303 (tax included); dine-in: ¥308 (tax included); Tirol Choco’s original historical price reference: ¥10 |
| Official website | Official website |
Before you buy
- When can I buy the Tirol Choco Kinako Mochi Nama Donut?
- Sales begin on October 1, 2026. Some stores may not carry the item.
- How much is the Kinako Mochi Nama Donut?
- Takeout costs ¥303 (tax included), while dine-in costs ¥308 (tax included). Some stores may have different prices.
- Where can I get the Kinako Mochi Nama Donut?
- It is available at Hankyu Bakery and FREDS CAFE locations, subject to store availability. Dine-in service is offered only at some locations.
The collaboration builds on two established food brands. Tirol Choco’s Kinako Mochi became a major hit after its 2003 release and remains popular across age groups. The company says it has developed more than 600 flavors over time, including collaborations, seasonal products, and experimental releases.
Hankyu Bakery prepares bread in its in-store kitchens and offers a broad range of everyday bakery items, ingredient-focused products, and seasonal fair selections. FREDS CAFE operates bakery cafes near or inside Hankyu railway stations, combining freshly baked goods with drinks and seating for breakfast, lunch, or a short break.
Because the donut is part of a store rollout rather than a guaranteed nationwide item, checking the individual location before visiting is recommended. The release also notes that photographs are for illustration purposes and that prices may vary at some stores.
