I had the famous warabi mochi! It made me realize that the warabi mochi I had eaten before was nothing compared to this. It is so soft and delicate that it feels like it could crumble just by picking it up with chopsticks. It melts in your mouth. The kinako (roasted soybean flour) and sugar topping is elegant and not too sweet, so I ended up eating a lot without getting tired of it. It seems like it's only available in major places like Ikebukuro in Tokyo, so I wish it were more easily accessible.

The warabi mochi here is exquisite! Once you try this place's, you won't find others as delicious! At least that's how I felt. It's a great souvenir for yourself, family, or friends. I didn't see it this time, but I often see them hand-squeezing the warabi mochi. You should see how it falls onto the kinako with a plump, plopping sound.

After a drinking party, I bought this for the first time in a while on my way back. The smooth texture, the crispy texture of the kinako powder is just right. The sweetness is moderate, so it's perfect when eaten with black honey. Well, this point may vary depending on personal preference. There are various other sweets, but still, warabimochi is the best.

The shop inside the ticket gate sells warabi mochi, strawberry daifuku, and sweet potato. I bought 6 strawberry daifuku, 1 box of warabi mochi, and a separate black honey, and the total was nearly 5000 yen, which was surprisingly expensive (laughs). The strawberry daifuku had strawberry paste inside, which was very fragrant. The combination of the sweet strawberry and the mild sweetness of the paste, wrapped in daifuku skin, was very satisfying. The warabi mochi had been featured on various TV shows, so my expectations were high, but it wasn't as delicious as I had expected. Maybe it was because I kept it in the fridge and ate it quite cold the next day? I will try buying it again and eating it on the same day to see if it makes a difference! Thank you for the meal ♡♡

Daughter: "Dad, I got both sweet potato and strawberry daifuku!" My daughter came back home, either from playing with her friends or for trying on her coming-of-age ceremony outfit. It's almost Valentine's Day. The timing is perfect. The strawberry daifuku and sweet potato look visually appealing. What a delicious strawberry daifuku! The strawberry is firm with a hint of acidity, making it a perfect match with the daifuku. And then there's this sweet potato! The thin skin breaks easily to reveal the rich sweet potato inside. Another delicious treat. My daughter lives in Tokyo, so I appreciate her bringing back all these goodies.

Located inside Ikebukuro Station, it is very easy to access. There are also free samples available when purchasing, which was great. I bought the 1200 yen warabi mochi, and even sharing it between two people, there was plenty to enjoy. The sweetness was just right, and the warabi mochi was soft and delicious. You can also enjoy a different flavor by adding black honey, making it tasty until the last bite.

Kagawa, Takamatsu Otemachi, Matsukaze-an "Kanesue" with warabi mochi. This store inside Ikebukuro Station, near the ticket gate, has been open for almost 10 years now. There are two "Kanesue" stores in Ikebukuro Station, and the other one is located outside the JR Kita ticket gate, so you can buy without entering the gate, which is the one I've visited more often. However, this store is my second or third visit. While the main focus is on warabi mochi, there are also other items for sale. In the past, I have tried their strawberry daifuku as well. Personally, I like warabi mochi. Despite trying various stores, the taste of the first time I encountered it is hard to beat. Popular names like Sasaeya Shouen from Kyoto often come up, but those became popular in the Heisei era, and for someone who left Kyoto in the Showa era like me, they are not familiar. The "Special Name Confection Warabi Mochi (small box)" (1,200 yen) - as shown in the photo. When buying as a souvenir, you can eat it as is, but if purchased for home use, it's best enjoyed chilled in the refrigerator. If you like warabi mochi, you can't go wrong with this taste. It's delicious. Compared to the ones I had as a child, modern warabi mochi is softer. Well, maybe because in the past, there was a larger amount of starches like katakuriko in addition to genuine warabi flour. However, I eat it quickly like a cold kinako mochi. I devour about two servings in one go. It's what you call "eating like an adult" (laughs). When it comes to my personal beginnings, the unforgettable warabi mochi is it. In front of Shouzan Pool in Takagamine, Kyoto, there was a stall or cart selling it. It caught my attention as something different from ice candy, so my mother bought it for me. I was in the early years of elementary school back then. Warabi mochi laid out on ice. It was not watery, but extremely cold and delicious. Yes, I have yet to encounter a warabi mochi that surpasses the taste of that time... I believe that store continued to come for several years. The excitement of going to the pool was as enjoyable as eating that warabi mochi. I was somewhat envious of having many siblings, and I vowed to eat the whole thing by myself someday... Yes, it was on a hot day like this, at the beginning of summer vacation, I think. "Get up, lean out the window and see for yourself. It's truly the beginning of a free and living time. It's the first morning of summer." *Last three lines from "Dandelion Wine" by Ray Bradbury, translated by Katsuhiko Kitayama. *Only the draft of the visit history from April 2014 was left, and it has been updated and deleted this time. (Author: Kyonatsu Shuusora, July 25, 2022) (130 votes/3.45)

This is a shop located in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, but surprisingly, they also have outlets in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, and Hakata Station in Fukuoka. In Ikebukuro, they have one store inside the JR ticket gates and one outside. They sell warabi mochi separately with black honey. The warabi mochi is made with wasanbon sugar, and it comes with a side of black honey. It is sprinkled with kinako powder. The texture is soft and fluffy, with a gentle elasticity that is just right. I bought these at the station. In addition to warabi mochi, they also have sweet potato and strawberry daifuku, which I also bought. I really like strawberry daifuku. The contrast between the sweet and sour strawberry and the sweet red bean paste is great. The filling is a mixture of strawberry jam and white bean paste. Delicious! The sweet potato is large and satisfying to eat. It has a shiny appearance and a smooth texture. I have become a big fan of Kanesue. I have already made repeat purchases and will definitely go back for more.

Located inside Ikebukuro Station, Kanesue is a famous shop known for their warabi mochi. I highly recommend buying their warabi mochi along with the separately sold wasanbon sugar. The wasanbon sugar has a mild sweetness that pairs perfectly with kinako (soybean flour), creating an irresistible deliciousness that you won't be able to get enough of.

Founded in 1965, this wagashi (Japanese sweets) shop specializing in warabi mochi has its main store in Takamatsu. While it was already well-known in department stores, it gained even more fame when it opened a shop inside the Ikebukuro station gates, attracting long lines of customers. The shop also opened a second location near the north gate of Ikebukuro station, further capitalizing on the demand for their warabi mochi. With additional stores in Machida, Fujisawa, and Haneda Airport, it seems they have found a successful niche in terminals and souvenir shops. The warabi mochi (small/450g) costs 1,200 yen, with additional options like traditional wasanbon sugar for 180 yen. Made with authentic warabi flour and a mix of kudzu starch, sweet potato starch, and tapioca starch, their mochi has a unique chewy texture and a delightful sweetness with hints of kinako (roasted soybean flour) flavor. The shop also offers black honey as a topping, adding a rich sweetness that elevates the dessert to a whole new level. Don't hesitate to add the black honey for an exquisite treat. This shop in Ikebukuro station offers delicious warabi mochi that is perfect for souvenirs. Highly recommended.

My hometown, Ikebukuro, has a Kanesue shop. I buy from there occasionally. I consider myself lucky if there are leftover warabi mochi after 4 PM. Items like imo kurabe and strawberry daifuku are generally available anytime. As for the quality, it's the reliable Ikebukuro standard.

I stopped by around 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. There were no other customers, and I purchased the warabi mochi I came for. The price for a small size was 1200 yen, which is quite expensive. Although the small size had a decent amount, I wish there was a more affordable option. I was told that the kuromitsu (black honey) was sold separately for an additional 180 yen, which I found to be too expensive. However, I couldn't eat the warabi mochi without kuromitsu, so I purchased it as well. It was a bit surprising how expensive it was when I stopped by to buy warabi mochi. As for the taste of the warabi mochi, it had a nice chewiness, mild sweetness, and a good aroma of kinako (soybean flour). When you add the kuromitsu, it adds a complex sweetness and makes the warabi mochi very delicious. However, it's a bit too expensive and disappointing that the kuromitsu is sold separately. Overall, it was a tasty warabi mochi. Thank you for the meal.

The third report of the day after the surgery the other day. Nara-ya -> Hospital -> Kanesue -> Takaya, I saw a shop called Kaneyasu at Ikebukuro when transferring. Recently, I have been using a car mostly, so it was nice to use the station again after a long time and see the changes. This shop was also new to me! They were kneading warabimochi at the storefront, and various Japanese sweets were lined up. I saw some with strawberries, which are in season, but I decided to order the warabimochi that seemed to be the shop's specialty. Actually, I have been a beginner when it comes to warabimochi in recent years. I didn't even know what this thing was in the first place, and I didn't know which one was delicious either. A while ago, my sister brought some warabimochi, and since then, I have started to become aware of its existence. When I looked it up this time, I found out that it is made from the powder of bracken roots (starch), and its rarity and quality vary depending on the amount contained. Oh, I see. Maybe the one made in a place with good water is delicious. ■ Warabimochi (small box) 1,200 yen ■ Washed sugar syrup 180 yen The dark warabimochi has a yellowish powder on top. It seems to be sweetened on its own, but there is also black syrup. Of course, I thought it was included, but then I was asked, "The black syrup is extra, would you like to add it?" I was surprised in my mind because I thought the luxury of having black syrup with Shinshu mochi was the default, but I replied, "Please add it ^ ^ ^." I will have it when I get home. I thought I was being careful with how I held it, but it was leaning. (laughs) As for the taste, it is slightly sweet, and it becomes even sweeter when you add the black syrup. Honestly, due to my lack of experience, I can't tell if it's on the delicious side or not! (laughs) The wrapping paper says "cool," but I think it means that it becomes cool when you chill it in the refrigerator, not that the warabimochi itself is cool. It feels a bit odd to emphasize the coolness. I distinctly remember that the one my sister bought for me before had a better mouthfeel, it disappeared softly, but I don't remember what it was. I think she bought it because she thought it was famous and delicious. In my mind, it becomes a choice between that one and this one, so I apologize if my evaluation is lacking.

It has become a must-buy souvenir from Ikebukuro, warabi mochi. Kanese's warabi mochi has a perfect balance of kinako (roasted soybean flour) and wasanbon sugar, giving it a nice chewy texture. When enjoyed with tea, the flavor enhances even more. It's truly delicious. I'm hooked on it.

Every time I go to Ikebukuro, I always pass by this shop that caught my attention. While I was choosing, I could try a sample of warabi mochi. The warabi mochi I sampled had only kinako powder, and black syrup was sold separately, but even with just the kinako powder, it was sweet and delicious enough. They also had other products like strawberry daifuku, but this time, I purchased the warabi mochi for 1200 yen. The chewy warabi mochi was quite large for one piece and had a lot of satisfying taste for the price.

There is a takeout-only shop for warabi mochi at Ikebukuro Station. I heard it was delicious, so I bought some. When I opened the box at home, it was filled to the brim with warabi mochi, evenly sprinkled with kinako powder, and topped with black honey. Each component was well-executed and it was incredibly delicious.

Warabi mochi was indeed mochi! This exceptional dish makes you feel that way... This warabi mochi is extremely authentic, with a strong texture of real warabi flour and a perfect harmony of plenty of kinako powder... Winner of the 2014 Monde Selection Silver Award... [Address] 1-28-2 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, Inside JR Ikebukuro Station South Exit Concourse [Arrival Date] Thursday [Number of People Waiting] 0 [Wait Time] 0 minutes [Ordered Items] ✪ Special Confectionery Warabi Mochi Cut Type 450g 1,200 yen (tax included)

I visited "Matsukazean Kanesue" located at the corner of the Apple Road near the north exit of JR Ikebukuro Station for the first time. I purchased their special sweet, Warabi mochi, in a small box for 1200 yen including tax. I noticed a large strawberry daifuku with a big strawberry on top as I passed by on my way to transfer trains at the station. Although it seemed like not many people were buying it, I decided to stop by and take a look. I was drawn to the Warabi mochi made in a large mortar and ended up buying it. Each piece of Warabi mochi was big and had a nice chewy texture. The kinako powder was well mixed in, making the flavor even better. It is made with Sanuki specialty Wasanbon sugar and rare sugar syrup, and the perfect harmony between the strong texture of real Warabi flour and plenty of kinako powder gives it a refreshing and chewy texture that is delicious. While it may not be the most affordable option, it is a great gift that will be appreciated. Thank you for the meal.

My daughter bought it for me this time as well. I love the texture of warabi mochi, and it's strange that the texture doesn't change even the next day. They said that the kuromitsu (black honey) is sold separately, but it's definitely more delicious with kuromitsu on top. I think it's worth paying an extra hundred yen to buy it. Even though both shops are by the same Kanese-san, I don't understand why there are two shops so close to each other, one in the station building and one next to the north exit ticket gate. Thank you for the meal. Despite the lack of long lines due to the corona situation, it's a shop I like to visit occasionally.

Popular warabi mochi from Kagawa Prefecture. The main store of Kanesue is not very close to Takamatsu Station, although it is within walking distance for those who are physically fit. It is relatively close to Kagawa University (not right in front of it). However, if you are visiting Kagawa Prefecture as a tourist, it is not a place you would go out of your way to visit. Instead, I would recommend a store located in a shopping street near Takamatsu Mitsukoshi for tourists. Takamatsu is a thriving castle town, so traditional Japanese sweets are popular in the area. Kanesue is very popular. I have met several people who say that the price is high, but I rarely hear anyone say that it is not tasty. The warabi mochi itself is not too sweet and has a flavorful taste, with high-quality kinako powder on top. It is elegantly sweet enough, so I personally do not feel the need to buy the separately sold black honey to add sweetness. However, the warabi mochi with added black honey is also delicious. For those who are particular about quality, they may consider it as "second-rate" compared to well-established stores in Kyoto, Kanazawa, or near Tokyo Station in Tokyo, but I would like to think of it as "delicious warabi mochi in Takamatsu" in absolute terms. It was a daily treat when I lived in Kagawa Prefecture. Now it is a pleasure in Ikebukuro. The stamp card that can be used at stores in Kagawa Prefecture cannot be used in Ikebukuro. It is located inside JR station premises. There are also stores outside the ticket gates. It has a presence and atmosphere even in Tokyo. The level of recognition may not be as high as in Kagawa Prefecture where everyone knows about it. It is not particularly cheap, but I recommend it. Once you buy and eat it, you will be satisfied.