I stopped by "Kakuozan Fruit Daifuku Benzaiten Maruyama Urasando" near Subway Maruyama Koen Station in Minami 2 Nishi 25, Chuo-ku, Sapporo. I bought "Ripe Pineapple 550 yen," "Shiranui 580 yen," and "Apple 450 yen" as souvenirs for myself. Their fruit daifuku is made only with fruit, white bean paste, and soft rice cake, allowing you to enjoy the natural flavor of the fruit. The "Ripe Pineapple" has a good balance of sweetness and acidity, with plenty of juice for a fresh pineapple taste. The "Shiranui" has a rich sweetness and a full fruit texture. Shiranui is a hybrid of tangerines and oranges, with Dekopon being a representative example. The "Apple" has a crisp texture and a refreshing taste. Personally, I found the "Ripe Pineapple" to be the most delicious. Although the products here are a bit pricey, they would make a great gift that will be appreciated.

I was looking for souvenirs for my daughters at the Marui Imai department store's basement food section. There were various sweets available, but I came across this caramel pudding at a special event sale, so I also bought a few different types of fruit daifuku. I put them in the refrigerator before going out to eat, and enjoyed them with coffee when I got home. The caramel pudding was definitely the favorite, with a satisfied look on everyone's faces, including mine. The whole fruit daifuku, with a soft mochi wrapping, was delicious, especially the pineapple flavor I tried. However, I felt that the price might be a bit high for what you get. Overall, the caramel pudding seemed to have a higher satisfaction level, but I'm glad my family enjoyed them. Thank you for the meal!

On a certain holiday, I visited a fruit daifuku shop located near the Subway Maruyama Station in Sapporo, which is said to be the only one in Sapporo with its main store in Nagoya. The shop is compact, with enough space for about two people, and it displays a variety of colorful daifuku at the counter, while a few staff members are silently making daifuku in the kitchen at the back. On this day, I chose the "Fukahi" (580 yen) from the menu, as it caught my eye and the price seemed reasonable. When I got home and followed the instructions to cut it horizontally... Oops! I cut it the wrong way! Despite the mishap, when I took a bite, the soft mochi part was minimal, with white bean paste immediately present. The Fukahi itself had a slightly firmer texture compared to regular oranges, with a refreshing taste that was less sweet and more tangy, waking up my taste buds. I also tried the "Pudding" (450 yen), which looked dark and firm. I was surprised by how smooth it was when I took a bite, almost like liquid, but the rich flavor was different from the smoothness, with a pleasantly sweet and slightly bitter caramel. I hope this shop continues to attract stable fans, rather than just being a passing trend. Thank you for the meal.

I enjoyed watching the Japan vs Germany World Cup 2022 match on TV while eating delicious mochi with perfect balance of fillings. The balance with various fruits was also great and tasty. It was even better that Japan won against Germany. It was truly a lucky day with such a big fortune in the mochi!

Today, I really wanted to eat a delicious daifuku with sweet bean paste. When I entered the shop, there were so many autumn fruits lined up on the counter. Persimmons, pears, Asian pears, Shine Muscat grapes, and figs. It was a tough choice. Of course, they also had a variety of classic flavors. Strawberries, green kiwis, gold kiwis, pineapples, and mandarins. Now, which one should I choose? I've already decided to buy chiffon cake from another shop, so I need to limit the number of daifuku I buy. I'll get strawberries and persimmons for my daughter. My husband already knew what he wanted. He chose his favorite, pears, and also wanted a big fig. Okay, then I'll go with the Shine Muscat grapes. They said one ice pack is free and will last for an hour. If you want an extra one, it costs 3 yen each. When we got home, it was snack time. My daughter started with the persimmon. She said it was juicy and sweet, absolutely delicious. But the strawberries were quite sour, so she made a different kind of exclamation. The Shine Muscat grapes were small but sweet and delicious, with juice dripping. Now, my husband's face lit up as he picked up the pear. But as soon as he bit into it, his expression turned cloudy. "What's wrong?" I asked. He said it was mushy and not at all tasty. I tried it, and indeed, it was soft and lacking in flavor. Should have gone with the crisp Asian pear instead. Lastly, we saved the fig to share. We all had high hopes, but when we took a bite, it was disappointing. The skin was astringent, the texture was like raw eggplant, and it lacked sweetness. It didn't go well with the white bean paste at all. It was a shock considering the price was equivalent to a bill. Lesson learned. Next time, I'll stick to the classic fruits.

I went to the store one hour after it opened, but they were already sold out of figs. I was surprised, but then I found out you can actually reserve them (lol). I ordered a different one with figs in it (forgot the name...). The mochi and fruit were separated making it a bit difficult to eat, but the fig and kiwi were fresh and delicious. I also ordered the watermelon daifuku. It was a bit small, but the thin mochi and white bean paste matched perfectly with the watermelon. I can see why they sell out. I look forward to trying different fruits each season. Exciting!

I found this shop while wandering around killing time. I was drawn to the fig daifuku displayed on the sign outside. Due to COVID-19 measures, only one group is allowed inside the store at a time. After waiting outside, I finally entered. The display shelves showed the appearance of the daifuku and how they look when cut in half, making it easy to choose. Unfortunately, the fig flavor was sold out. Despite the disappointment, I decided to buy other flavors that looked delicious. Plus, they are all egg-free, perfect for my daughter who has an egg allergy. I bought strawberry and mandarin for my daughter, and peach and budo for us. Although each one was a bit pricey, I was curious to see if they were worth it in terms of taste. I couldn't wait and ended up eating them in the car. The fruits were incredibly juicy, to the point where they were dripping with juice. The mochi was thin but held the moisture well. It's definitely worth the price for a special occasion. I think it's worth trying at least once.

A fruit daifuku priced around 700 yen. They offer a lineup of over 10 seasonal fruits to choose from, making it hard to decide. The limited edition cherry strawberry is visually appealing and has a great level of sweetness. The cost performance is a bit on the downside, but it makes for a great gift.

Around 16:00, more than half of the items were sold out, leaving only 6 types available. I chose the domestic blood orange for 850 yen and the kiwi for 650 yen. The prices were surprisingly high. The kiwi was easy to cut, but the blood orange was very difficult to slice. It was dry and not juicy at all. I would like to try the standard orange daifuku next time.

Once again, as a reward for completing work, I visited the "Kakuozan Fruit Daifuku Bensaiten Maruyama Urasando" store in Sapporo. It is located near Maruyama Park Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway Tozai Line. I purchased the "Amoau (small) 680 yen" and "Apple 450 yen". I thought the daifuku would have a fruit-flavored filling, but it turned out the fruit was inside the daifuku. It was a luxurious treat where you get to enjoy both the daifuku and the fruit at the same time.

Located near the intersection of Urasando and Nishi 25-chome-dori in the Maruyama area, this shop has been open since New Year's. After visiting Hokkaido Shrine, I purchased their fruit daifuku. The shop is small, so if there are customers inside, you may need to wait outside before entering. They offer around 12 different types of fruit daifuku, but on this day, only sets were available, so I bought a set of 4 for 2,200 yen. The set included "strawberry," "mandarin orange," "kiwi," and "ripe pineapple." The daifuku comes with a mochi cutting thread, allowing for a beautiful cross-section. The fruit is surrounded by white bean paste and mochi, which is very thin, allowing the fruit to be the star. While the fruit daifuku is delicious, it is quite expensive at over 500 yen per piece. It may be a good choice for a luxury souvenir due to its high-end feel.

The Fruit Daifuku at Maruyama is delicious, including the Benzaiten flavor. However, the price is not very cute. It seems like they have chain stores nationwide, but I feel like the cost performance is not quite there. If anyone thinks it's worth it, please leave a comment!

This is a review of a gift received from the fruit daifuku shop, Bensaiten. I got one each of amaou strawberry and Wenzhou mandarin. It came with a string for cutting. Following the instructions, I cut the daifuku in half...hmm...it was harder than I thought to get a clean cross-section! The daifuku skin was quite thin, and inside was a lot of juicy fruit. It felt like I was just eating the fruit itself. I don't usually have the chance to eat fruit daifuku, but it's actually quite delicious! It's a new food encounter for me, as I wouldn't normally buy it myself. I'm grateful for the experience. Next time, I'll try buying it myself and eating it. Thank you for the meal.

I was curious about it. The last piece is not cleanly cut and feels a bit squished. A daifuku made with fresh fruits generously. It feels like you are mostly eating fruits, so there is not much guilt. It is quite luxurious, so I think it would be very well received as a gift. I am very happy with the presence of my favorite pineapple.

I happened to see it on the morning information program and couldn't help but rush to buy it. There were many people with the same idea, and there was a line in front of the store, and the strawberry fruit daifuku that I wanted to eat the most was sold out. As the staff said, it seems that they sell out in the morning on holidays. But the kiwi, orange, and ripe pineapple were delicious. Next time, I will go strawberry picking (laughs). Thank you for the meal.

In Aichi, Benten, which has gained popularity, has opened many stores not only in the Chubu region but also in Kanto, Kansai, and other areas. I was curious about their Sapporo branch, so when I went to the city center with my friend, we decided to stop by. We had a late lunch and then went to the shop. Despite the bad weather, there were about 5-6 groups waiting outside. The turnover seemed good, so we didn't have to wait long before our turn came. Inside the shop, you could see them making daifuku (rice cakes filled with sweet bean paste) at the back of the counter. The staff guided us, but due to the late hour, there were only about 4 types left out of the 10 samples displayed. I chose to try the Western pear, Shine Muscat, and Gold Kiwi. The fruit daifuku is made of mochi (pounded rice cake) wrapped around fruits with white bean paste. The Western pear inside was fresh and had a nice crunchy texture. It was sweet and delicious, but I felt like this pear would be better enjoyed on its own rather than in a fruit daifuku. The Shine Muscat was juicy, sweet, and delicious, but because it was small, there was less mochi and white bean paste surrounding it, so it didn't blend as well. The Fruit daifuku with a large Gold Kiwi was filled with plenty of juicy and sweet fruit, and the balance with the mochi and white bean paste was good and tasty. Although they use delicious fruits, each daifuku costs around 600-700 yen, which may feel a bit expensive.

I tried fruit daifuku from a specialty shop for the first time! There were four flavors available: gold kiwi, pear, shine muscat, with only gold kiwi, pear, and shine muscat left. The gold kiwi was juicy and bursting with flavor! The pear was firm and not too sweet, I could eat it as is. The shine muscat was incredibly sweet and delicious. The shop was small and only allowed two groups inside at a time, so there was a bit of a wait outside. Overall, the daifuku were like a high-end gift you would bring when meeting your partner's parents. I would definitely recommend trying them if you get the chance!

I bought strawberries. They are delicious! But very expensive. Not something you can easily buy at this price. They do look good in photos though. Lol

OPEN At that time, there was a line in the snow. I thought I'd stop by when things calmed down, so I visited an hour before closing. They only had strawberry left. I bought a strawberry daifuku. It came with a thread for cutting and instructions. The strawberry daifuku didn't seem big enough to cut with the thread, so I just ate it as is. It had a soft mochi with a hint of white bean paste between the fruit. It had an elegant flavor that didn't overpower the strawberry. It's a bit pricey for personal use, so next time I might use it as a gift or souvenir. However, I feel like the balance between appearance, taste, and price isn't quite right for me. I'd like to use it as a gift for very close friends or someone I'm close to. I think it's a fruit daifuku that can be enjoyed lightly even in the summer. It's a daifuku that makes me want to enjoy it with a crisp white wine or champagne.