Buri... I was unable to visit for a while due to renovation work, but the Takenori Shoten shop has reopened with a new look. The shop has a long history, dating back to the late Edo period. I bought the red one, and I remember they also had white and possibly matcha flavors. Oh, and this time, the grandma was there, looking healthy. The mochi is a bit soft and chewy, and once you start eating, you can't help but finish the whole thing. If you're not a fan of red bean paste, you might still enjoy it. Thank you for the meal.

A long-established Japanese confectionery shop that has been featured in ANA's Wings of the Kingdom. Famous for its shigure mochi, which has a simple and personally enjoyable taste. Given the recent trend of easily understandable flavors, I would say it has a mature taste. It is said that the Koshino family also frequented this shop. Thank you for the delicious meal.

In July 2019, after having lunch at "Ayako Shokudo" in front of Kishiwada Station, I stopped by "Takeri Shoten" located at the corner of Gokenyacho intersection along the shopping street. "Takeri Shoten" is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop founded at the end of the Edo period. They only sell "Shigure Mochi," which comes in two types: white (white bean paste) and red (azuki bean paste). I bought one of each. The "Shigure Mochi" is made by mixing sugar and sticky rice, steaming it in a steamer until it becomes a crumbly texture. When I tried it at home, the soft castella dough felt like it could crumble easily, but it had a chewy texture in the mouth. Both the red and white versions had a refined sweetness and were delicious. It was a perfect tea snack. Thank you for the meal!

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Shittori Murasame (^_^) Taketoshi 072-422-2467 3-1 Gokenyacho, Kishiwada City, Osaka Prefecture https://tabelog.com/osaka/A2705/A270502/27011415/

Visited on August 4, 2019 at 14:10 after being inspired by an article in the Nikkei newspaper about designer Junko Koshino's resume. Suddenly decided to go to Kishiwada. The eateries in front of Kishiwada station are surprisingly dominated by nationwide chains. There are only a few places that seem to have a historical background. As I passed through the shopping street, I stumbled upon this shop located on the corner of Gokinya-cho intersection. This shop was established at the end of the Edo period and is known for its specialty, "Shigure Mochi," which originated as a steamed confectionery presented to the lord of Kishiwada Castle. With no prior information, I had a gut feeling that this shop with its seasoned appearance must be a good one, so I decided to go in and buy their famous confectionery. "Shigure," created in the mid-Edo period, has a history of about 280 years. It was painstakingly created by the tea monk of Kishiwada Castle and presented to the lord of the castle, who was extremely pleased with it. The confectionery crumbles like rain and its flavor resembles the passing autumn drizzle, hence the name "Shigure." During the Kishiwada Autumn Festival, it was presented to relatives and acquaintances instead of the lord's mochi, becoming a renowned specialty of Izumi Province. - Purchased items: Azuki, White, and Matcha Shigure Mochi. - Bought one Azuki for 465 yen and one White for 565 yen, totaling 1,030 yen. - Azuki is made with red bean paste, while White is made with white kidney beans. - The method and ingredients are simple: mixing red bean paste, sugar, and rice flour, then steaming it to a crumbled texture. - It has a natural and gentle sweetness, crumbling softly in the mouth, and pairs well with green tea. - Not surprisingly delicious, but it smoothly enters the body with a gentle taste. Visit Record: - Date and Time: August 4, 2019, 14:10. First visit. - Location: Closest station is Nankai Kishiwada, at the entrance of Kishiwada Station's shopping street. - Shop Conditions: Run by one female owner who handmakes the Shigure Mochi. Only sells products at the storefront, no dining space available. 11 reviews with an average rating of 3.16, from 4 reviewers with an average rating of 3.33.

"Jigumochi" = "Raindrop mochi"

Once every 1-2 years, I feel like eating at this shop♪ I've been using it for over 30 years♪ The history here is insignificant, but they have the "red" (465 yen) and "white" (565 yen) flavors, and I also noticed they have "matcha" (875 yen)♪ I want to try the matcha, but it's a bit expensive... I ordered one each of the red and white flavors♪ By the way, the red one is the cheapest♪ They are moist and crumbly, with a gentle sweetness that is soothing♪ Enjoy them with tea♪ I remember sitting where the old lady used to sit, but maybe her daughter has taken over now... I will come back again♪ Bon appétit♪ (Revisited on 4/18/2016)

<About the Shop> Established in the late Edo period, this traditional shop has a history of about 280 years. The current owner is said to be a former pharmacist. <Products> ■ Murasame Mochi (Red and White) Approximately 4.2cm in length, 15.5cm in width, 2cm in height, and weighs about 86.5g. A specialty confectionery from the southern part of Osaka Prefecture, made by kneading rice flour and sweet bean paste and steaming it. It was created during the mid-Edo period when the lord of Izumi Kishiwada Castle ordered a tea monk to create a unique tea confectionery. It was named "Murasame" because the texture resembles rain falling and the flavor is likened to the passing rain. During the war, the government requested that the confectionery be named with "mochi" as it was made with mochi rice, which could serve as a substitute for staple food. Therefore, it was renamed "Murasame Mochi" out of honor and respect. There are three flavors available: "Red (azuki bean)", "White (touroku bean)", and "Matcha", with the latter being available for pre-order only. The "Red" variety uses azuki bean paste, giving it a slightly crumbly texture and a subtle sweetness. It is recommended to warm it in the microwave for about 10 seconds for a chewier texture. The "White" variety uses touroku beans, providing a chewier texture and a mild sweetness. Personally, I preferred the "Red" variety for its enjoyable azuki bean flavor.

After leaving Kishiwada Shotengai PM Kishiwada store, there is a quaint and historic-looking shop diagonally across the street. The sign reads "Shigure Mochi." Since Shigure Mochi is famous in the Izumi region, I thought it might be a similar snack, so I asked about it. It seems that the history of this shop is older. A tea monk made it at the request of the lord of Kishiwada Castle, and the processed product became Shigure Mochi. When I opened it at home, the color and shape were exactly the same. The difference is that this one feels more delicate and crumbly. It seems to absorb the saliva in your mouth. It's better to eat it with tea. As for the taste, it is subtly sweet and has a simple flavor. This concludes the Kishiwada Shotengai mini-series. Thank you for the meal!

In terms of traditional sweets in Kawachi-Nagano, it has to be this Murasame, right? It's a well-loved traditional sweet that has been popular for a long time. There are many shops that sell Murasame, but my grandfather always said that this one is the best. It's not too sweet and perfect for enjoying with tea. It's a great gift for friends or as a souvenir for people from other prefectures. Just be careful when driving to the shop as it's located at the edge of an intersection. Sometimes, you just crave this nostalgic traditional sweet.

I had some business at Minamikaiganwada Station and decided to try a new shop in the area. The atmosphere was lively, possibly due to the NHK drama Carnation being broadcasted. The shop is located about a 5-minute walk west from Minamikaiganwada Station, at the intersection after the shopping street. I'm not sure about parking availability. Inside the shop, they only displayed red and white items. I believe the red ones were 450 yen and the white ones were 550 yen. I bought a red one. When I opened it, I noticed that the expiration date was relatively long, about a week. Surprisingly, the Murasame was vacuum-packed in plastic. It looked small, about half the size of traditional Murasame. When I tried it, it had a chewy texture and a mild sweetness. I found it quite delicious. Since the quantity is small, one piece could be enough for two people.

My relatives love this place and sometimes come to buy things. It feels like they are open for business, but when you call out, "Obachan" comes out from the back. I didn't like shigure mochi because it tends to be dry, but the shigure mochi from Taketoshi-san is not dry at all and delicious. "Obachan" may not be very friendly, but she answers politely when spoken to. They mentioned that the staff from "Carnation" came to buy items for filming.

A while ago, I received this from a friend in Osaka. This Shigure Mochi is a stick-shaped confectionery that is the color of red beans. When you cut it, the red bean paste crumbles and has a slightly chewy texture when eaten. It is not as firm as yokan, and despite using red beans, it goes well with black tea or coffee. The sweetness is also on the mild side. I heard they also sell a white version, but this shop only makes these two.

This is a small Japanese confectionery shop located just after exiting the shopping street in Kishiwada. When it comes to souvenirs from Izumi Kishiwada, Murasame is a popular choice. Among them, the Murasame from Takeyoshi is exceptional. Many people may not be accustomed to the dry texture of Murasame, but I think it is easy to eat here.

This place sells a unique type of yokan called "Murasame." The texture is noticeably softer and melts in your mouth compared to regular yokan. It's not too sweet and tastes very refined. Normally it comes in azuki bean flavor and another type, but they also have matcha flavor which was delicious. They close the shop once they sell out, but it's a great souvenir option.

I received a gift of Shigure Mochi, a set of two red and white pieces. I am from Hokkaido and have never heard of Shigure Mochi before. I searched for it online but still couldn't quite understand what it is. The packaging is very nice and when I opened it, there were two boxes inside, each containing a white box. I was told it was red and white, but the white box was labeled as white. Inside, there was a fluffy and indescribable object. When I tried it, it had a unique texture, not too soft but not too hard either. The red one had the color of red beans. I couldn't really tell the difference in ingredients between the red and white ones. It seemed like a traditional sweet snack, sweet and a bit dry. It might be an acquired taste, especially if you're not used to Shigure Mochi.