The handmade rice cakes and sweet bean paste at this place are delicious with just the right amount of sweetness. The rice cakes have a nice chewy texture but are soft and have a natural flavor. Despite being busy, the staff provide attentive service, making it a great traditional shop. I'm glad I stopped by while traveling.

I brought home some "wisdom mochi" from the store. If you eat in the store, it comes with tea. Each box has 3 rows with 3, 4, and 3 mochi inside. The mochi is topped with a generous amount of lightly sweetened red bean paste. It is a soft mochi made with rice called Haniuju Mochi, a specialty of Amanohashidate.

I visited the hotel where I had stayed the previous day and was welcomed with freshly made mochi. I was impressed by how soft the mochi was and how flavorful and light the red bean paste was. I ended up buying some to take out as well. The tour conductor and bus guide also visit this place often.

Here is what I ate, giving in to the desire for heat and something sweet. The combination of wisdom rice cakes and green tea ice cream is amazing. The tea that came with it also has a deep flavor, making it really delicious. It's strange how cold and sweet things taste so good when it's hot, isn't it?

It's very delicious!! Sweet and goes well with warm tea!! There are about three shops selling "Chie no Mochi" lined up, but I always eat the "Chie no Mochi" from this shop!! It's the most delicious and highly recommended!! ✨️✨️

After cycling back and forth to Amanohashidate, I made a little detour before heading to the hotel. I stopped by "Hikobei Chaya" on the approach to Chion-ji Temple. Their specialty "Wisdom Mochi" was displayed at the storefront. Initially, I was thinking of taking it back to the hotel to eat, but I decided to have it here as I wanted to take a short break. - Wisdom Mochi (3 pieces) ¥300: It's a Japanese confectionery with soft mochi topped with smooth sweet bean paste. The mochi was incredibly soft and delicious. The sweet bean paste was light and not too sweet. I was worried I wouldn't be able to eat dinner later, but the staff reassured me that it was okay to share, so we split it among three of us. Although I could have easily eaten three by myself. (Takeout) - Wisdom Mochi (10 pieces) ¥800: I stopped by again the next day before heading back to Osaka to buy some to enjoy at home. - Karigane ¥600: The tea I had here was so delicious that I asked and found out they were selling the same tea leaves. It had a subtle sweetness and was very tasty. The staff at the shop were very kind and had a great vibe. Their customer service was so good that I almost wanted to walk quickly back to buy more, despite being short on time. It's a lovely shop with delicious sweets. Thank you for the meal! ☺️

In Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture, there is a restaurant called Chie no Mochi that offers a set of 3 mochi for 300 yen. The mochi is not too sweet and the texture is soft and delicious, making you want to have another plate. The price is also very reasonable for a tourist spot. I highly recommend it! #KyotoGourmet #Kyoto #MiyazuGourmet #Miyazu #Amanohashidate #AmanohashidateGourmet #Chienomochi #Foodie #Foodlover #Delicious #SupportLocalEateries #LivingAbroad #JapaneseRestaurant #JapaneseFood #IMissJapaneseFood #美味しいご飯 #食べて応援 #海外生活中 #京都府 #宮津市

We stopped by this shop for a break after visiting Amanohashidate View Land and Chion-ji Temple. There were four shops selling Chie no Mochi lined up, and we happened to choose this one since there were no customers inside. We shared a plate of Chie no Mochi for 300 yen including tax, and also received complimentary hot tea. It was a cold day, so we appreciated the presence of a stove. The portion was smaller than expected, but the light sweet red bean paste and soft mochi were delicious. I plan to go eat crab again this year, and next time I'd like to try comparing a few shops.

I bought three pieces of the famous "Chie no Mochi" from Amanohashidate as a takeout for 300 yen. There were about four shops lined up, and I hesitated on which one to choose, but I followed my gut feeling and went to Hikobei Chaya. The mochi was indeed freshly made and was soft, paired perfectly with the smooth sweet red bean paste. I ended up finishing them in no time.

Amanohashidate's famous snack is the "Chie no Mochi," recognized by Chion-ji Temple. Among the four approved shops lining the approach to the temple, we took a break at Hikobei Chaya. Chie no Mochi refers to sweet rice cakes, and the four shops offer similar products with slight differences in sweetness and rice cake quality. It's worth trying them all! The cold tea served was delicious and refreshing in the hot weather.

Image blog ⇒ "http://kouji328.blog59.fc2.com/blog-entry-4346.html" A day trip bus tour organized by Hankyu Travel to Amanohashidate. Enjoyed a lunch buffet at Hashidate Omari, visited the Chionji Monju Hall with the saying "Three heads are better than one," and returned to the mountain gate (Golden Pavilion). On the way back, there are four shops lined up on the right side facing the street, known as "Chie no Mochi" (Wisdom Rice Cakes) shops, including "Yoshino Chaya," "Hikobei Chaya," "Kanshichi Chaya," and "Chitose Chaya." When I searched online, it seems like "Kanshichi Chaya" is the most popular? By chance, the busiest shop with takeout customers at that time was "Hikobei Chaya" next to "Kanshichi Chaya," so I bought a 3-piece mini pack for 270 yen at each shop. I decided to compare and taste them at the mountaintop of "Amanohashidate View Land" (tour course). Just for reference, the shops also offer box sets of 10 for 700 yen/16 for 1120 yen/20 for 1400 yen/25 for 1730 yen. The price setting is exactly the same as "Kanshichi Chaya." Inside the shop, there are large tables with a traditional feel, and veteran mothers are busy serving tourists and selling takeout. The shop atmosphere is quaint and reminiscent of an old-fashioned tourist teahouse. The shopkeeper at "Hikobei Chaya" explained that they use carefully selected Haneju rice for their rice cakes, which are soft and have a unique taste. The rice cake has a moist black bean paste filling, unlike the purple-colored, fluffy paste of "Kanshichi Chaya." My wife found the rice cake to be too soft and watery, compared to the smooth and refreshing texture of "Kanshichi Chaya." Overall, she preferred the taste of "Hikobei Chaya." In conclusion, the review of "Chie no Mochi" tasting resulted in "Hikobei Chaya" winning with a score of 75 points. ******************************************************************* Chie no Mochi (HP): In the Kaireki era of the 1300s, an elderly woman who deeply revered the Bodhisattva Monju, known for the saying "Three heads are better than one," received a divine revelation from the Bodhisattva Monju at the Chionji Monju Hall, one of Japan's three Monju temples, and created a special rice cake called "Chie no Mochi." It is said that children who ate this rice cake became cleverer than adults. The origin of this famous "Chie no Mochi" dates back to 1690 (Genroku 3) in front of the Chionji temple gate.

In January 2019, I departed from Osaka Station at 9:10 am and took the Limited Express Kounotori followed by the Limited Express Hashidate, arriving at Amanohashidate Station just before 11:30 am. I visited Amanohashidate View Land and then strolled through the Amanohashidate Pine Tree Avenue. Afterwards, I headed back towards Chion-ji Temple and checked out the teahouse before entering the temple grounds. When it comes to famous sweets in Amanohashidate, Chie no Mochi is a must-try. In front of Chion-ji Temple, there are teahouses like "Yoshino Teahouse," "Hikobei Teahouse," "Kan-nana Teahouse," and "Chitose Teahouse" lined up selling "Chie no Mochi." Since I had used "Kan-nana Teahouse" on my previous visit, this time I decided to buy "Chie no Mochi" from "Yoshino Teahouse" and "Hikobei Teahouse" to take home (10 pieces for 700 yen). When I unwrapped the packaging at home, I noticed that the contents were the same. However, upon closer inspection, the color of the sweet bean paste was different (note that the containers were the same but the contents were different, so no need to worry!). I immediately tried them out. The Chie no Mochi from Hikobei Teahouse had a stronger sweetness in the sweet bean paste compared to Yoshino Teahouse, and the rice cake felt softer. As someone with a sweet tooth, I preferred this one, but for those who prefer less sweetness, Yoshino Teahouse might be more to their liking. Of course, both were delicious. Thank you for the meal!

On the first day of 2019, after 5 years, I visited Amanohashidate for sightseeing. I took the lift to "Umbrella Pine Park" and climbed up to get a peek at Amanohashidate, then crossed the "Kasamatsu Bridge" over the canal to step into one of Japan's three scenic views, Amanohashidate. In the midst of a pine tree-lined path, I enjoyed "canned shochu highball" at Hashidate Teahouse while grilling oysters and clams on a charcoal grill. After turning back, I crossed the "Kasamatsu Bridge" over the Bungo Waterway (Amanohashidate Canal) and arrived at Hikobei Teahouse on Chaya Street in front of the Sanmon Gate of Chion-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion). A plump doll in a kimono welcomed me, and a lady at the shop counter. I purchased the famous Amanohashidate specialty, "Chie no Mochi," a pack of 10 for 700 yen (tax included). This "Chie no Mochi" is a specialty of Amanohashidate that can be tasted at the four teahouses near the Chion-ji Temple, known for the saying "When three people gather, wisdom of Monju." As the name suggests, this mochi is said to bestow "wisdom of Monju" when eaten. The origin of "Chie no Mochi" dates back to the late Kamakura period in the 1300s, when an old woman appeared in a dream to a woman and instructed her to make and offer this mochi to people, who then became smarter after eating it, leading to the naming of "Chie no Mochi." This mochi can only be tasted at the four teahouses that were established with permission from Chion-ji Temple during the Kyoho era. The shelf life is only 2 days, so I will enjoy it as a snack with bitter tea for my afternoon tea time the next day in Osaka. The wooden box, divided into three rows, is filled with a total of 10 white mochi, 3, 4, and 3 pieces each, covered with a thick red bean paste that almost hides their presence. The rich color and flavor of the red bean paste, along with the soft and traditional mochi, make it very delicious! I hope to receive the "wisdom of Monju" and become better at navigating the world (laughs). In fact, I also purchased "Chie no Mochi" at the neighboring "Yoshino Teahouse," so I will compare and report on the taste in the next review. Bon appétit! (●^o^●)

Tasting wisdom rice cakes at the second shop, "Hikobei Chaya". I think I bought some from here a few years ago when I visited Amanohashidate. Well, I don't remember, so I bought them again. There are small grains of rice cakes under this sweet bean paste. The taste of the bean paste is slightly different from other shops. It's hard to express what makes it different, but I guess each shop has its own traditional taste.

Stopped by for a break during sightseeing in Amanohashidate. The red bean paste is homemade and delicious.

It's a sightseeing trip from Tokyo. I will have some Chie no Mochi. There are 4 tea houses here. I thought they were all the same, so I came here. The mochi is the typical type, served on a small plate. One plate contains 3 pieces. I visited around 10:30, so maybe they had just opened because the mochi felt a bit hard. There is a teapot on the table for tea, but the lady at the shop said it might be lukewarm. I poured it into the cup anyway and it was indeed lukewarm. Maybe from yesterday? Well, it can't be helped.