I visited "Bunshudo Kanshichi Chaya" located in front of Chion-ji Temple in Miyazu City. Today's destination, Amanohashidate, has been reached. Before heading to Amanohashidate, let's visit Chion-ji Temple for worship. After the visit, let's take a break at a nearby teahouse. Here you can try the famous "Chie no Mochi". It is said that only four shops, including this one, are allowed to serve Chie no Mochi. The one I had today was ⚪︎ Chie no Mochi. It looks quite similar to a certain famous confectionery from Ise. The sweet bean paste has a stronger bean flavor compared to the one from Ise. The rice cake is firm and chewy, not the stretchy type. Although it comes in a pack of three, I finished them all in no time. The atmosphere of the shop was pleasant and I had a comfortable time. It is said that eating this makes you smarter, so I would like to have it every time I visit this place. Thank you for the meal.

Amanohashidate is famous for its rice cakes, so I decided to try a pack of 3. There were a few shops to choose from, but I went with this one because it opened early. The rice cake was so soft and the sweet bean paste was moist and smooth, with just the right amount of sweetness. I wanted to eat more, but since my trip is still ongoing, I had to resist. The rice cake was so delicious that if you're heading home soon, buying a larger box for souvenirs would definitely be appreciated!

I visited Amanohashidate, which is counted as one of Japan's three scenic views. I had already visited Matsushima and Miyajima, so this was my last stop. I visited on the first day of Golden Week when the COVID restrictions had been lifted. It was a bit cloudy, but the view of Amanohashidate from the hill was beautiful. I decided to try the famous "Chie no Mochi" at Chion-ji temple. Chie no Mochi is a special rice cake believed to bring wisdom when eaten. There are four tea houses near the temple where you can try Chie no Mochi, and I went to the historic "Bunjuso Kan-nana Chaya" established in 1690. I ordered the Chie no Mochi (450 yen), which came with smooth red bean paste and soft rice cake. It was moderately sweet and reminded me of Akafuku. It's said that the Chie no Mochi at each tea house has a different taste, so it would be fun to try them all. Overall, it was a delightful experience.

The welcome wagashi at the inn in September 2022 was delicious, with a straightforward anko mochi that had a firm texture and a sweet bean paste with a balanced sweetness. My companion purchased three for 300 yen, which was a good deal at 100 yen each. I'm not very knowledgeable about traditional Japanese sweets, but I found them quite tasty. Considering the price in a tourist area, it was definitely worth it. I may not have much wisdom, but I can appreciate a good treat.

This is one of the four tea houses located near the Chion-ji Temple, famous for the saying "Three heads are better than one." I stopped by to buy the famous Chie no Mochi. For souvenirs, I bought some at the neighboring Hikobei Chaya, but I bought some to eat right away at Kan Shichi Chaya. I tried it on the Tango Railway train. The anko was less sweet than Akafuku, but the mochi was chewy and fluffy, very delicious. It's a shame that it doesn't keep well, but that's the charm of traditional sweets.

I went to Ebisu on the 10th and bought a souvenir. There are three different mochi shops, each with their own unique flavors. This time, I bought from Kanshichi Tea House, which has soft mochi with sweet and soft red bean paste. It's similar to Akafuku mochi, but the red bean paste is generously spread on top, making it a very satisfying treat. The mochi is not too soft, with just the right amount of firmness. Whenever I visit Amanohashidate, I always end up buying this mochi from somewhere. It goes well with hot tea or milk.

[Visit on December 10, 2021] - Jutarou Mochi (Kinako): 300 yen - Chie-no Mochi (Koshi-an): 300 yen - Matcha: 400 yen Bunjusou Kan Shichi Chaya (Jutarou Mochi) 0772-22-2105 471-1 Bunju, Miyazu City, Kyoto https://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2609/A260901/26016912/

I had some "knowledge mochi" and "juutaro mochi". The "knowledge mochi" had plenty of sweet red bean paste and was refreshing in sweetness, so I finished it in no time. The "juutaro mochi" had a light sweetness with a smooth and fluffy kinako (roasted soybean flour) topping, making it very delicious. The mochi was soft and I could eat as much as I wanted.

We came to Amanohashidate for sightseeing and decided to try the famous "Wisdom Mochi". Dating back to the Edo period in 1690, this is one of the four tea houses permitted by Chion-ji Temple to set up in front of the mountain gate. We opted for the Kinako (soybean flour) mochi, priced at 300 yen for 3 pieces, and the Koshian (sweet red bean paste) mochi, also 300 yen for 3 pieces. We also ordered matcha for 400 yen. The Kinako mochi was round and generously coated with soybean flour, slightly salty which I enjoyed. It was soft and delicious. The Koshian mochi had a light sweet red bean paste, making it easy to eat. It is said that eating this mochi can bring wisdom. It is a popular choice after visiting Chion-ji Temple, known for the saying "Wisdom of Manjushri comes when three people gather". We relaxed by the hearth and had a pleasant dining experience.

The traditional taste passed down through generations and loved by locals. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is enhanced by a traditional hearth. This time, I didn't have much time so I opted for takeout. They only had anko (sweet red bean paste) flavor available, and the mochi was the size of a thumb. It is said that eating this "wisdom mochi" will grant you wisdom. It was perfect to have some tea and mochi after visiting the shrine. I prefer smooth anko over chunky, so it wasn't too sweet and I finished it quickly. They advised to eat it on the same day. In October, they will have a limited edition black bean mochi available. I hope they will offer kinako (roasted soybean flour) for takeout as well. Thank you for the meal.

I visited Amanohashidate and bought some Chie no Mochi as a souvenir! There are about three Chie no Mochi shops there, each with slightly different flavors. They all have sweet red bean paste and soft mochi. It's similar to Akafuku mochi. When you visit Amanohashidate, you'll definitely want to buy this soft and sweet Chie no Mochi. It's even more delicious when you eat it at the shop, so I recommend trying it there.

In Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture, there is a special scenic spot counted as one of Japan's Three Views called "Amanohashidate." One of the famous specialties here is the "Wisdom Mochi," a traditional Japanese sweet from the Edo period. It consists of soft mochi topped with sweet bean paste, believed to impart wisdom when eaten. Other variations include the "Jutaro Mochi" with kinako powder and shaved ice with Wisdom Mochi. These can be enjoyed at the four teahouses near the Chion-ji Temple gate in Amanohashidate. One of these teahouses, established in 1690, is the renowned "Kan Shichi Teahouse." This establishment is now part of the "Monjuso Group," which operates various inns and restaurants near Amanohashidate, with Kan Shichi Teahouse being its origin. According to the Monjuso Group's website, the history of the Wisdom Mochi is as follows: In the 1300s during the Karyaku era, an elderly woman deeply devoted to the Bodhisattva Monju had a dream in which the Bodhisattva imparted to her the recipe for a sweet called "Ankoro Mochi," which she sold in front of the Monju Hall at Chion-ji Temple. Children who ate this sweet supposedly became clever beyond their years. In 1690, permission was granted for four teahouses to operate near the Chion-ji Temple gate, with Kan Shichi Teahouse being one of them. Amanohashidate has long been a pilgrimage site, and historical records mention the tradition of pilgrims visiting Chion-ji Temple and enjoying the Wisdom Mochi at the teahouses. After touring Amanohashidate, I visited Kan Shichi Teahouse to try the Wisdom Mochi. The menu offered the Wisdom Mochi with sweet bean paste and the Jutaro Mochi with kinako, along with matcha tea. I ordered both the Wisdom Mochi and the Jutaro Mochi, each containing three pieces for 270 yen (tax included). The mochi with sweet bean paste resembled Ise's Akafuku visually and had a generous amount of filling. The sweet bean paste was quite sweet with a slightly coarse texture, while the mochi had a soft and chewy texture, making it delicious. The Jutaro Mochi had a modest sweetness and a distinctive flavor of roasted kinako. Personally, I preferred the mochi with sweet bean paste. This was my first time trying Wisdom Mochi, so I only visited one teahouse this time. I plan to visit the remaining three teahouses next time to compare and enjoy the differences. Thank you for the meal!

Located along the approach to the revolving bridge towards Amanohashidate, from Route 607 in Miyazu City to Chion-ji Temple, this quaint restaurant exudes a folk-craft style. The interior features a cozy atmosphere with a sunken hearth at the back. The menu focuses on two types of mochi: Chie's Mochi and Jutarou Mochi, along with matcha tea. Chie's Mochi consists of mochi topped generously with sweet red bean paste, served in sets of three with tea for 270 yen. The mochi is finely textured, elastic, and soft, with the red bean paste offering a smooth, gentle sweetness that is rich in flavor. The perfect balance between the mochi and paste creates a simple yet harmonious taste experience. Chie's Mochi is a specialty that honors traditional flavors and can also be purchased boxed for takeaway. This establishment, embodying the proverb "Three heads are better than one," is a beloved local spot that has preserved its heritage for years.

Image blog ⇒ "http://kouji328.blog59.fc2.com/blog-entry-4347.html" A day trip bus tour organized by Hankyu Travel to Amanohashidate sightseeing. The tour lunch at Hashidate Omari with all-you-can-eat was quickly finished, leaving about 30 minutes of free time until the meeting time after the meal. However, there was not enough time to tour all the way to the revolving bridge, so I decided to first visit the Chionji Monju Hall, where they say that three heads are better than one. In the temple grounds, there were stalls selling roasted chestnuts and Tanba matsutake mushrooms. Hmm? Matsutake for 2000 yen or 3000 yen? Is it really domestically produced? I visited the temple with a skeptical look. And since it was rare, I also tried drawing a "Suehiro Sensu Omikuji" for 300 yen. The result was only a little luck, but as everyone was doing, I tied the fan to the pine tree in the temple grounds and headed back towards Hashidate Omari. Walking towards the street, on the right side, there are four shops lined up, which are the shops of "Chie no Mochi." They are called "Shikenchaya," with "Yoshino Chaya," "Hikozaemon Chaya," "Kannana Chaya," and "Chitose Chaya" from the front. The "Chie no Mochi" is a traditional rice cake snack that has been passed down since the Edo period, believed to bestow wisdom upon those who eat it. It consists of soft mochi with sweet bean paste on top, and in 1690 (Genroku 3), these four shops were allowed to open tea shops in front of the main gate by Chionji Temple. By the way, there are slight differences in the sweetness of the bean paste and the firmness of the mochi depending on the shop. Hikozaemon Chaya, also founded in Genroku 3, is one of the four shops and is located straight ahead from the revolving bridge, with a red lantern hanging outside saying "Original Chie no Mochi." While the other three shops are three stories tall, Hikozaemon Chaya is a two-story building with a lower roof, giving it a slightly different atmosphere. When you search for "Chie no Mochi," this shop is the most popular, and it is a store of the Monjuso Group, which operates high-class inns and restaurants. The prices for the boxed versions are 10 pieces for 700 yen, 16 pieces for 1120 yen, 20 pieces for 1400 yen, and 25 pieces for 1730 yen. They also offer other items such as Monaka ice cream for 480 yen and Jutaro Mochi (with yellow powder) for 270 yen. By the way, the prices for "Chie no Mochi" are exactly the same as Hikozaemon Chaya, both in terms of quantity and price. Normally, a plate inside the store (with three pieces and tea) costs 270 yen, so I wanted to try that, but I also wanted to compare the taste, and I had no time to spare before the meeting time after the meal, so I purchased a take-out pack of three pieces. It is worth noting that while other shops sell the mini packs regularly, when I visited "Amanohashidate View Land" on the way back, Hikozaemon Chaya only sold boxed versions. The take-out pack of three pieces seems to be available as an additional option, so a little caution may be needed if you want to buy a little from each shop for comparison. I purchased a mini pack of three pieces each from Hikozaemon Chaya and the neighboring Hikozaemon Chaya for 270 yen each. Afterwards, I tried to eat them while enjoying the view of Amanohashidate at "Amanohashidate View Land," but in the end, I missed out on it. This was because it was the middle day of a three-day weekend, and there was a long line for the lift. I ran out of time at the mountaintop, and it started to rain as well. So, in a hurry, I ended my stroll in about 20 minutes and descended the mountain. In order to make it to the bus meeting time, I went to the back of Monjuso, where the parking lot is located. Here, while overlooking the Aso Sea, I decided to compare the two shops by eating their mochi. However, due to carrying them around, the packs got squished, and the mochi looked sad. But since the mochi is all about the bean paste, it didn't matter if they were a bit deformed, they tasted the same. So, I bought a mini pack of three pieces from each shop for 270 yen each. After this, I planned to eat them while enjoying the view of Amanohashidate at "Amanohashidate View Land," but various things happened, and I ended up missing the chance.

In Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture, one of Japan's three scenic views, Amanohashidate, there is a shop on the approach to the famous Chion-ji Temple known for the saying "Three heads are better than one." There are four shops along the approach that sell the specialty of Amanohashidate, called "Chie no Mochi." One of these shops, Kanshichi Chaya, was established in 1690! Their menu consists of "Chie no Mochi" and "Juutarou Mochi" with matcha for 260 yen each. It's a straightforward and delightful menu! Let's gain wisdom with Chie no Mochi! Chie no Mochi is a soft and small rice cake topped with sweet bean paste. It tastes refreshing yet has a solid sweetness, truly living up to its reputation as a classic product. Juutarou Mochi is a small rice cake covered with roasted soybean flour. The savory aroma of the well-roasted soybeans combined with a perfect hint of saltiness makes it a delightful treat. You must try both when you visit this place. Enjoy your matcha too!

In front of the Monju-do (Chion-ji) at Amanohashidate, there is a shop called "Kanshichi Tea House" that sells wisdom mochi. There are four tea houses in total, but one was closed, so I decided to try three of them. The wrapping paper is retro and cute, with the Bunju-do logo on it. They put a bite-sized mochi and then top it with sweet bean paste. The taste of the sweet bean paste is unique and varies depending on the shop. It seems like preferences for the sweet bean paste differ from person to person.

Traveling to Maizuru, sixth stop!! This morning, I couldn't work due to the convenience of the business partner. They suggested, "Why not go to Amanohashidate?" Since there was nothing else to do and we were near Amanohashidate, we decided to go. We set off in the car! Car = 333. We arrived at Monju around 10 o'clock and parked the car in a paid parking lot before walking along Amanohashidate. The sign said it was 2.6 km long. It was a bit far, so we gave up quickly and decided to have some tea instead. We entered the shop, greeted by "Hello!" We sat at a table and looked at the simple menu, which surprisingly did not have coffee. The staff brought us barley tea. "Two matcha teas and a plate of Chie no Mochi, please." Since we were at a mochi shop, we couldn't not have mochi, but being old guys, we only ordered one plate. This shop has been in business since the Genroku era (1690) and the mochi is said to bring wisdom to those who eat it. People have been enjoying it after visiting the Chion-ji temple since ancient times. First, the Chie no Mochi arrived. It looked sweet. Then the matcha arrived. Let's try the Chie no Mochi! The not-too-sweet red bean paste inside was delicious. The mochi was also sweet. The matcha went well with the Chie no Mochi. We relaxed for a bit. We asked the staff about the observation deck and then walked towards it. In front of the shop is the movable bridge, Kotoden Bridge, which leads to Amanohashidate. (The revolving bridge is a movable bridge where the central part rotates 90 degrees. It was completed in 1923. Originally operated manually, it became electric in 1957.)

This is a review of a stroll in Amanohashidate. After receiving wisdom at Chion-ji Temple, I drew a fortune fan. After exploring the area, my companion suggested, "How about something sweet?" so we tried the famous Chie no Mochi at Kan Shichi Teahouse. The Chie no Mochi consists of soft rice cakes topped with plenty of sweet bean paste, with a rich sweetness that spreads in your mouth. It's even softer and more delicious than the famous Mie no ◯Fuku. But the standout is the Jutaro Mochi! It's a kinako (roasted soybean flour) rice cake with an exceptional kinako flavor. The slightly coarse texture and perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness make it irresistible. Even though I don't usually eat sweets, after just one bite, I couldn't help but exclaim, "This is so delicious!" While Chie no Mochi is famous, I highly recommend the Jutaro Mochi. You can also take them home as souvenirs. It was a delicious meal.

I received some wisdom rice cakes in hopes of gaining some ideas. This place opens at 8 a.m. even with red bean paste, it's deliciously chewy. It lasts until tomorrow, so it's okay. Is this the oldest one, founded in 1690? Thank you for the meal!

[Yamaguchi → Kyoto San'in Crosswalk Tour Food Walk 31 After leaving "Kujikara Ramen," we decided to browse for souvenirs at "Hashidate Daimaru" and take a short tea break. We arrived at the shop "Chie no Mochi Kanshichi Chaya," located about a 3-minute walk east from Amanohashidate Station on the Miyatoyo Line of Kyoto Tango Railway. It is one of the four shops that handle the specialty "Chie no Mochi" based on the Chion-ji Temple. "Chie no Mochi" is named after a woman who appeared in a dream to the Bodhisattva Manjusri and was told to make mochi and serve it to people. When she followed the instructions, the children who ate the mochi became clever enough to surpass adults, hence the name. Although it may not be an age to become wiser, let's try eating it as a comfort. Souvenirs are also sold at the storefront, but it seems that you can feel the freshness by eating inside the store. We entered the store promptly. There were 2 customers in front and 2 customers behind. It seems that the situation on weekdays during the day is like this, as it is not a large store used by group customers. There were two female store clerks. The interior of the store has an atmosphere of a sweets shop or soba restaurant. Menu: "Chie no Mochi" and "Jutaro Mochi" with matcha. The menu is very simple. Honestly, I wanted to choose both, but I resisted here. ● Chie no Mochi This is a product with a lot of sweet bean paste on top of the mochi. The freshly made sweet bean paste is very fresh, not too sweet, and can be eaten refreshing. I should have ordered Jutaro Mochi as well, as it ends up being eaten quickly. ● Matcha I don't usually have the opportunity to drink matcha, but I personally like tea. When I think of Kyoto, I imagine matcha, so I felt like ordering it as a companion. The faint rounded bitterness and the flavor of tea moderately reset the inside of the mouth. It's astonishing that they have been handling this product since 1690 and have been in business for over 300 years. It is a relatively easy-to-use store for both eating in and takeout because the product is simple yet can be mass-produced and the price is not that high. If you eat Chie no Mochi, you can become clever, but they also say "Three heads are better than one," so if you go to eat Chie no Mochi with three people, you might be the strongest. [Chie no Mochi Kanshichi Chaya] 471-1 Bunju, Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture TEL 0772-22-2105 08:00-17:00 Irregular holidays]