Hatosabure

Hato Sabure, which translates to “dove Sabure,” are Kamakura’s famous dove-shaped cookies. They are sometimes called Saburo instead of Sabure. They are butter cookies, like the cookies that you’d receive in a tin around Christmas time in the U.S. They have been said to be quite delicious. They are sold in specific stores around Kamakura. This little cookie came about sometime during the Meiji era, when it was called a pigeon instead of a dove. This prized pastry is a very popular souvenir to buy for family or for yourself when in Kamakura. Hato Sabure is a must have when traveling to Kamakura.