Morishin is a small gluten-free bakery open just two days a week, tucked away in a quiet residential area of Miyanomori in Chuo Ward, Sapporo. Known for its light and fluffy chiffon cakes made with Hokkaido-grown rice flour and free-range eggs, the shop also offers Basque cheesecake and carefully crafted baked goods with distinctive textures.
On this visit, we stopped by the store and picked up a selection of their popular sweets.
- Morishin: A Gluten-Free Rice Flour Bakery in a Quiet Miyanomori Neighborhood, Sapporo
- Morishin – Rice Flour Chiffon Cakes and Baked Goods Made with Hokkaido Ingredients
- What Makes Morishin’s Gluten-Free Sweets Special
- Tasting Morishin’s Rice Flour Chiffon Cakes and Baked Goods
- Also Appearing at Events like Chi-Ka-Ho (Sapporo Underground Walkway)
- Store Information – Morishin
Morishin: A Gluten-Free Rice Flour Bakery in a Quiet Miyanomori Neighborhood, Sapporo
Morishin is located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Miyanomori 3-jo 11-chome, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, just north of the Maruyama Park Station area. The peaceful surroundings give it a hidden, local feel.
While visiting by car is the most convenient option, it’s also accessible by public transportation. I took a local bus from Maruyama Park Station heading toward the zoo and got off at “Miyanomori 1-jo 10-chome.” From there, it’s about a 10-minute walk through the neighborhood. The area is slightly hilly, but the shop is still easy to reach at a relaxed pace.
Morishin – Rice Flour Chiffon Cakes and Baked Goods Made with Hokkaido Ingredients
Morishin opened in November 2022. The shop was created by extending the owner’s home, and it operates as a small takeout-only bakery in a residential neighborhood.
The name “Morishin” comes from a nickname the owner has had since elementary school. It combines “mori” from Miyanomori and “Mori” from the owner’s family name, Morishima, written together as a playful name in Japanese.
Ms. Morishima originally worked in the culinary field and had long dreamed of opening a small shop where she could sell her homemade sweets.
She began making rice flour sweets after meeting a child who couldn’t eat wheat-based desserts due to dietary sensitivities. Through repeated trial and error, her rice flour chiffon cakes became popular among family and friends—and eventually became the centerpiece of the shop.
Today, Morishin offers a variety of gluten-free sweets centered around rice flour chiffon cakes, along with Basque cheesecake, muffins, and cookies. The lineup changes depending on the day, making each visit a chance to discover something new.
The shop is open twice a week, on Thursdays and Saturdays. Morishin also occasionally participates in events around Sapporo.
What Makes Morishin’s Gluten-Free Sweets Special
At Morishin, the focus is on simple, honest flavors made primarily with locally sourced Hokkaido ingredients, while avoiding unnecessary additives as much as possible. The rice flour used as the base is “Nanatsuboshi” rice flour from「Kuji Farm」in Ishikari, and the eggs are free-range eggs from「Morigaki Farm」in Setana.
The chiffon cakes are baked without baking powder, relying solely on the natural aeration of the eggs to achieve their light and fluffy texture.
For the baked goods, high-quality cultured butter is used, giving them a rich flavor and a deep, aromatic finish.
What stood out during the visit was the care and attention given to the taste and texture of each individual item. Even for cookies, the recipes are adjusted depending on the variety, with each one crafted to bring out its own unique character.
“I’m not a professionally trained pastry chef, so I can’t do elaborate decorations,” the owner said with a smile. Yet her sincere dedication to ingredients and careful recipe development clearly reflects a deep passion for making sweets.
Tasting Morishin’s Rice Flour Chiffon Cakes and Baked Goods
With such careful attention to ingredients and technique, Morishin’s sweets have earned a strong reputation. On this visit, we picked up a selection of items, focusing mainly on their signature chiffon cakes.
Chiffon Cakes
We started with Morishin’s signature gluten-free rice flour chiffon cakes.
This time, we tried the following five flavors:
- Plain
- Lemon
- Maple Brown Rice
- Cocoa Chocolate Chip
- Yogurt
(Price: Plain ¥250 / Others ¥300)
What surprised us first was how light they were. The texture is airy and delicate—so light that you’ll find yourself reaching for another bite without even thinking.
The fine, evenly textured crumb melts smoothly in your mouth, with a gentle egg flavor complemented by a subtle hint of rice.
Rice flour sweets are often associated with a chewy texture, but Morishin’s chiffon cakes are remarkably light—so much so that you might not realize they’re gluten-free if you weren’t told. They strike a perfect balance between fluffiness and moisture.
Each flavor has its own distinct character: the classic simplicity of plain, the refreshing tang of lemon, the mild sweetness of maple, the slightly bittersweet cocoa, and the sweet-tart yogurt. It’s hard to pick a favorite—they’re all equally delicious.
Basque Cheesecake and Muffins
Next, we tried the Basque cheesecake (¥500) and a cranberry muffin (¥350).
Basque cheesecake, originally from Spain’s Basque region, is known for its deeply caramelized top and rich, creamy interior.
When chilled, it can be sliced cleanly, so we first enjoyed it as is. It’s delicious straight from the fridge, but as it sits at room temperature, it softens and becomes even creamier—almost melting in your mouth.
Made with plenty of Hokkaido cream cheese, the cake is rich and full-bodied, yet surprisingly light on the finish. With its mild acidity, it’s very easy to enjoy and quickly becomes addictive.
Next, the cranberry muffin.
According to the owner, achieving a moist texture required careful adjustment of the recipe.
When we broke it open, we were surprised by how moist it was—almost hard to believe it’s made with rice flour. The soft, airy crumb has no dryness at all.
The sweet-tart flavor of the cranberries adds a perfect accent, making it easy to finish the whole muffin in no time.
Cookies
Finally, we tried a selection of cookies.
While all are based on rice flour and cultured butter, each recipe is carefully adjusted to highlight the unique characteristics of ingredients such as cocoa, sesame, and brown rice flour.
We sampled the following varieties:
- Shortbread (¥200)
- Brown Rice Snowball Cookies (¥250)
- Sesame Cookies (¥280)
- Oatmeal Cookies (¥230)
- Cocoa Cookies (¥180)
- Cookie Assortment (¥350)
What all the cookies have in common is their crisp texture and the rich, buttery aroma of cultured butter.
Each variety has its own distinct appeal—from the lightly salted shortbread to the sesame cookies packed with black sesame seeds—allowing the character of each ingredient to truly shine.
Also Appearing at Events like Chi-Ka-Ho (Sapporo Underground Walkway)
In addition to its twice-weekly shop hours, Morishin also participates in events held around Sapporo, including those at Chi-Ka-Ho (the Sapporo Underground Walkway).
These pop-up events provide a great opportunity to try their sweets, especially for those who find it difficult to visit the store in person.
Please note that the shop’s regular opening days may change when Morishin participates in events. It’s a good idea to check their official social media for the latest schedule before visiting.
Store Information – Morishin
Tucked quietly into a residential neighborhood, Morishin is a charming gluten-free bakery specializing in rice flour sweets. From light and fluffy chiffon cakes made with Hokkaido ingredients to melt-in-your-mouth Basque cheesecake and baked goods rich with the aroma of cultured butter, each item reflects a careful attention to flavor and texture despite its simplicity.
Although the shop is open only twice a week, Morishin also appears at events such as those held at Chi-Ka-Ho, making it easier to stop by when the timing is right.
If you’re looking for gluten-free sweets in Sapporo or simply love rice flour chiffon cakes, this is definitely a spot worth checking out.
Lastly, do you have a message for our readers？
With prices rising these days, we’re doing our best to keep our sweets at this price range. I hope people can enjoy them casually as an everyday treat. As the weather gets nicer, please feel free to stop by during a walk.
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This article is based on a visit in March 2026. Please check the shop’s official social media for the latest information on opening days, hours, and available items before visiting.
| Storename | Morishin |
| Address | 2-16, Miyanomori 3-jo 11-chome, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan Open Map |
| Access | Approx. 3 minutes by bus from Maruyama Park Station, then about a 11-minute walk from “Miyanomori 1-jo 10-chome” bus stop Approx. 6 minutes by bus from Nishi-Nijuhatchome Station, then about a 4-minute walk from “Sculpture Museum Entrance” bus stop |
| Opening Hours | 10：30-16：30 |
| Phone | 080-5593-7928 |
| Opening Days | Thursdays & Saturdays ☆Please check the official Instagram for the latest updates. |
| Parking | 2 parking spaces available |
| Cashless Payment | Credit cards, e-money, and QR code payments accepted |
| Official SNS | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/morishin_15 LINE https://page.line.me/724ojxkx |
| Notes | This is not a dedicated allergy-free facility For event schedules, please check the official Instagram |
