This is a shop that sells dorayaki inside the ticket gate at Kintetsu Tsuruhashi Station. I decided to head straight to catch the train this time, leaving the noodle shop across the way behind. But waiting right in front of me was a dorayaki shop. Skilled artisans were cooking delicious dorayaki at the glass-walled grilling area. The promotional effect is outstanding, isn't it? Whenever I see it in any store, I can't help but want to eat it. Even though my stomach was full... I thought, just one. I bought one freshly grilled dorayaki to take home. I enjoyed it with coffee on the train. Yep, it tasted just like always. I'll cut back on carbs starting tomorrow. Thank you for the meal.

After two months of self-restraint, I'm feeling pretty down physically and mentally. I mean, my levels were already pretty low to begin with, but now it's like, "I gotta do something about this." On a different note, passing through the Tsuruhashi area, I noticed a location that I usually don't pay attention to when cycling. It's a surprising discovery that got me a bit excited, but maybe it's time to start preparing for reverse rehab, as others have suggested.

There is a shop selling imagawayaki (Japanese sweet pancake filled with sweet red bean paste) in the station near the transfer gate from Kintetsu Tsuruhashi Station to JR Tsuruhashi Station. They recently started selling frozen meat buns as a limited-time product. I was curious and decided to try one for 140 yen. After microwaving it for about 1 minute and 30 seconds, the outer skin became fluffy and the filling inside was gooey. The taste was not bad, but the size was a bit small with a diameter of 8 cm and a height of less than 5 cm.

▼Location▼ It is located right next to the transfer gate ticket gate of Kintetsu Tsuruhashi Station and the JR Loop Line outer loop. ▼About the Shop▼ Gozakuro HP is a famous chain store of rotating cakes (imagawayaki) founded in 1950 with Himeji as its base, expanding to the entire Kansai region, Tokai, Kanto, and other areas. In the Kansai area, the rotating cakes are often called Gozakuro. ▼Menu▼ Gozakuro offers red bean paste and white bean paste varieties. There is also ice cream available during the summer. ▼What I Ate▼ - Gozakuro (Red Bean Paste) x3 for 85 yen each (August 2019) It is a simple type of rotating cake with regular red bean paste. The slightly simple texture of the dough contains plump red bean paste made from beans from Tokachi, Hokkaido, with a good level of sweetness. ▼Impressions▼ (August 2019) This is a popular chain of rotating cakes originating from Himeji, expanding from Kansai to Kanto. They mainly operate in famous department stores and large supermarkets. This Tsuruhashi Station store is located in a busy area right next to the transfer gate between Kintetsu Tsuruhashi Station and the outer loop of the JR Loop Line. I used it when I saw it on the way from JR to Kintetsu on a day out. This time, I chose the simple red bean paste. It is a plain red bean paste, but the subtly fragrant and plump bean paste is delicious in the simple rotating cake. It remains delicious as always. Next time, I would like to try the white bean paste.

"Imagawayaki," "Obanyaki," and "Kaitenyaki" are sweets that are known by various names, but in Himeji, Harima, they are called "Gozasoro." There is a "Gozasoro Tsuruhashi Station store" inside the Kintetsu Tsuruhashi Station, which connects to JR Tsuruhashi Station. On this day, I bought "4 pieces of red bean paste (340 yen)" as a souvenir for my family on my way home! At 75 yen per piece, it was a great deal! When I got home, they were already cold, but they were still delicious! The skin was not hard, and inside the soft skin was plenty of sweet red bean paste! The generous amount of red bean paste was so delicious and sweet that it made me feel happy! This deliciousness is something you crave for in winter! It's definitely a great item to bring as a souvenir.

I purchased a red bean bun for 110 yen at the Tsuruhashi Station store and ate it right away. It was delicious as always.

Today, I was planning to have lunch in Tsuruhashi, but I didn't have any time. I bought one red and one white at Gozakou inside Kintetsu Tsuruhashi Station and ate them right away. Gozakou never disappoints with its delicious taste. I've always been a fan of the white one. Thank you for the meal.

Today's snack is from "Gozakuko Tsuruhashi Station Store," my second visit! It was a bit rushed as I had to transfer from the loop line to Kintetsu line, which took 7 minutes, but I made it in time for a snack at "Gozakuko"! - Gozakuko White Bean Paste Bun 85 yen (tax included) Last time, on September 13th, I had the "Gozakuko Red Bean Paste Bun"! Both are delicious! The "red bean paste" and "white bean paste" are both very tasty! As I mentioned in my previous review, there is a generous amount of paste, making it very filling. I almost burned my mouth as it was piping hot! It may come down to personal preference on which is better! I'm torn, but I'll go with red! Thank you for the meal!

Today's snack is "Gozakō Tsuruhashi Store"! When transferring at Tsuruhashi from the loop line, I had to wait about 10 minutes for the rapid express train, so I decided to visit this shop that I had been curious about for a while! I have had Gozakō many times before, but this time I tried the Gozakō Red Bean for 85 yen (tax included). The red bean paste is generously filled in the soft and fluffy dough. It has just the right amount of sweetness and is quite filling! Considering it as a snack, it might have a better cost-performance ratio compared to the croquettes from the butcher shop... It was delicious again today! Thank you for the meal! Next time, I would like to review the white bean paste version!

The mom at my favorite yakitori restaurant loves it, so I sometimes buy it as a souvenir. At that time, the son (the master) of the mom always takes care to sear it on the grill for a final touch, and it tastes even better when it's piping hot. The price is not too high, like Japanese sweets, so I can buy a little extra to take with me. (^-^)

It's Tsuruhashi Station on Kintetsu Line. I'm about to take the Kintetsu Limited Express to Mie Prefecture. It's 11:30 now and I need to eat something before I get really hungry. Just in time, "Gozakou" appears! (It's located inside Tsuruhashi Station from the start...) When I asked the staff, "Can I have one?" they happily replied, "Of course!" So, I'll have one with red bean paste, please! It costs 85 yen including tax. Cheap! I enjoyed it with a bottle of tea on the Kintetsu Limited Express. It was delicious without a doubt. Truly Gozakou! And, Gozakou actually keeps you full for a while. With this, I won't get hungry before reaching Toba. That's a relief! Thank you for the meal. March 2018.

【2016.11】Himeji's specialty, the large pancake (imagawayaki, taiyaki). This traditional Japanese sweet tempts you with its sweet aroma, making you want to buy it every time. I'm always impressed by how efficiently the staff at any store bake and wrap these treats. ■Red bean paste (tax included 85 yen)■Nice and warm. It's packed full of red bean paste. The soft and moderately sweet red bean paste is comforting. The texture of the beans and the simple flavor of the beans are nice. The thin, soft, and mildly sweet skin balances perfectly with the filling, making it delicious. This time I chose red bean paste, but I also like white bean paste.

In the East 3rd floor concourse of Tsuruhashi Station in Ikuno Ward, Osaka City, there is a shop with a sign for large dorayaki that serves as a landmark. It is located inside the ticket gate of Kintetsu Tsuruhashi Station, near the transfer point for the JR Loop Line. The packaging says "Sweet Tooth, Meimon" and it contains 5 pieces. I tried the yomogi mochi. It is recommended to refrigerate it to keep it firm. It is made with red beans from Tokachi and yomogi from Tokachi as well. The yomogi fields in Tokachi's Ikeda Town start sprouting in May after enduring the harsh winter of Hokkaido. Only the soft new shoots are handpicked, processed, frozen the next day to preserve the fragrance. It is made with trustworthy yomogi from a connection with a local farmer. Enjoy the yomogi mochi filled with the blessings of Tokachi. It is wrapped in a leaf of kashiwa (oak). Inside, there is a refreshing green-colored mochi filled with sweet red bean paste. It's a good little souvenir. Each piece is 111 calories. I purchased the yomogi mochi (5 pieces) for ¥495.

Adzuki beans are used from Tokachi, Hokkaido. As of December 2015, 85 yen for one is cheap! I'm so confident it's delicious. I bought only one red bean paste and ate it on a bench at the station. Surprisingly, the female store clerk put it in a paper bag for me before asking, "Shall I put it in a handle bag?" To a customer who only bought one for 85 yen. I was impressed. Of course, I politely declined. Now, the weight of one is quite heavy. That's because it's filled with red bean paste. The taste is not too strong, not too mild, with a refined sweetness. The paste is not too mushy or too dry, it's just the right texture. The skin is slightly sweet, and the baking is excellent. I'm not sure if it's because of the iron plate or the skilled person who baked it. I don't know, but it's exquisite. When I was a child, there were "taiyaki" shops all over town. Oh, that's right, it's generally called "taiyaki," but in Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara, many people call it "taiyaki." In Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, it's called "oyaki." In Akita, Miyagi, Ibaraki, Niigata, Toyama, Ishikawa, Tottori, Shimane, Yamaguchi, Tokushima, Kagawa, and the Tokai region, it's commonly referred to as "taiyaki." Hiroshima calls it "nijuuyaki," and in Tokyo and the Kanto region and Nagano, it's called "imagawayaki." In Hyogo, it's called "gozakou," maybe because the headquarters of Gozakou Co., Ltd. is there. Oh, in some parts of Kyushu, it's also called "taiyaki" like in Osaka. Also, there are various names such as "taikoyaki," "taiko manju," "ajiman," "kintsuba," "amatarouyaki," "kogane yaki," and others. That's why there was no "taiyaki" sign at the Osaka store, only the "gozakou" sign, I guess... Nevertheless, it must have taken a lot of research to make Gozakou synonymous with taiyaki. I'm sure. My late mother used to buy it as a souvenir. "Gozakou's taiyaki. Eat it." It was a delicious taiyaki filled with memories and red bean paste. Thank you for the meal.

2014.05 revisit, added photos!! On the way back from Osaka Castle Hall... I found the warabi mochi that was sold out when I stopped by the other day!! Of course, I bought it and took it home. However, unfortunately, the mochi here is made with starch. Well, it's cheap so I can't complain... But when I tried it with kinako powder, it was delicious with a pudding-like texture and sweetness. It's a cheap treat, but still good... Thank you for the meal. 2014.04 revisit, added photos!! I always pass by this shop without really noticing it, but this time I decided to buy some for myself. This time, I bought 4 pieces of red bean paste. Last time, the white bean paste wasn't that great so I went with red bean only this time. When I brought them home, they were cold but I warmed them up in the microwave!! They became warm and fluffy, and tasted really good. The sweetness is a bit light, which makes it easy to eat... Maybe a bit more red bean would be nice?? But for this price, it's understandable... It's a convenient snack and I think it's good. Thank you for the meal. 2012.09 When my child went to Osaka, they brought back some for me to eat at home. Even though it's cheap, it's quite delicious, so I also buy and eat it occasionally. The product name is the same as the store name, so it seems like a confident product. Here, it's called "obanyaki" or "tenrin yaki," but in Kanto, it's called imagawayaki. I bought a pack of 5, with 3 red bean paste and 2 white bean paste. The price is 80 yen each. This price is very cheap nowadays!! We immediately tried it with the family. The chunky red bean paste is delicious and it seems like they use good quality red beans. It's not possible to eat 2-3 of these large ones, but there is a sense of satisfaction. Even when it gets cold, it's delicious when warmed up in the microwave. Thank you for the meal.

The store is located near the transfer ticket gate from JR to Kintetsu. You can only buy it while using the train, so it's a convenient snack option when you're on the go. I purchased one "gozakuko" for a snack in the early afternoon. Gozakuko is basically a large pancake filled with sweet red bean paste. It costs 80 yen and has a good amount of filling inside. The pancake is not too thick, just the right thickness for my liking. It's a classic style that doesn't follow the trend of thin pancakes. It's a satisfying snack to fill your stomach. Purchased item: Gozakuko 80 yen

I had planned to try the dorayaki from this place that a friend gave me as a gift. The other day, I bought some on my way home from work when transferring at Tsuruhashi station, and I ate it with my family. It was filled with plenty of red bean paste and was worth the 80 yen. It wasn't too sweet and was easy to eat. I'm sure it would be even more delicious when freshly baked. I will try to get some freshly baked next time. The shop itself doesn't stand out much, and it's easy to overlook it because the Doutor next door is more noticeable.

On the evening of 11/04/27 (Wednesday), before transferring to Kintetsu Line, I had some time so I stopped by a shop selling Kashiwa-mochi. They were selling it outside the shop, so I thought of having one. However, when I looked inside the shop, I saw they had Imagawayaki which looked warm and delicious. They had "Gozakugo" with red bean paste for 80 yen. They also had white bean paste. Even though they call it red bean paste, it's the typical sweet bean paste. It tastes delicious. Since I was hungry, it tasted even better. They have chain stores nationwide, so it must be really good. I'm not sure why they call Imagawayaki "Gozakugo".