It was located along the old Koshu Kaido street, and some candy molds were displayed on the shelves, giving the shop a historical feel. Inside the showcase, they sold Cafe au Lait Daifuku available year-round, as well as seasonal limited editions like Strawberry Milk and Purple Sweet Potato Milk Daifuku. Even as someone who prefers Western sweets, I found these to be delicious. They also had a traditional Japanese sweet called Ume Murasaki, which was a plum wrapped in shiso leaf, offering a subtle acidity and elegant taste.

It was a traditional Japanese sweets shop, but inside, it had a slightly glamorous impression. The colorful Japanese sweets lined up were eye-catching. The items I bought on my first visit were Cafe au Lait Daifuku for 175 yen, Strawberry Milk Daifuku for 175 yen, Chestnut Dorayaki for 189 yen, and Tama Cherry Blossom for 132 yen. The Cafe au Lait Daifuku... I think it's made with Cafe au Lait paste from a bean paste shop. They mixed in some chantilly cream to enhance the Cafe au Lait flavor. It has a subtle bitterness and is not too sweet, making it easy to eat. The Strawberry Milk Daifuku, with the chantilly cream, is not overly sweet, but the strawberry paste is a bit too sweet, so the strawberry flavor is not very strong... but it has a nostalgic strawberry taste that is easy to enjoy. The Tama Cherry Blossom... with a fluffy castella-like dough, it is filled with a cream that resembles the cream in a cream puff. Neither the dough nor the cream stands out in sweetness, so it may not be top-notch, but I think it is easy to eat and delicious. It's like a well-behaved student with a reasonable price and a moderate taste, don't you think? (^-^;

[Mid-Autumn Moon Viewing] The moon on the 15th day of the eighth month in the lunar calendar is known as the Mid-Autumn Moon, and it is famous for the tradition of moon viewing. In 2022, the Mid-Autumn Moon falls on September 10th. To celebrate, I decided to buy some moon-viewing dumplings. [After Lunch] I decided to buy the moon-viewing dumplings here, so first I had lunch at a Chinese restaurant across the street and then headed over here. [Atmospheric Signboard] As I approached the place, the first thing that caught my eye was the signboard, which exuded a charming atmosphere. After seeing it, I entered the shop. [Close Call with Buying Moon-viewing Dumplings] When I tried to purchase the moon-viewing dumplings, I found out that reservations were required. Just as I was about to give up, the shop staff mentioned that they would be making more later. After confirming that I could reserve some for later purchase, I decided to make a reservation and come back in about an hour. [Items Purchased] After waiting for an hour, I went back to the shop and was able to get the moon-viewing dumplings. I also purchased their specialty coffee daifuku. I started with the coffee daifuku and saved the moon-viewing dumplings for later in the evening. The coffee daifuku had a coffee-flavored red bean and cream filling wrapped in a coffee-flavored mochi. The mochi was soft, but I wish the coffee flavor was a bit stronger. The moon-viewing dumplings were delicious on their own, with a soft texture and a slight sweetness from the ingredients. They were also tasty dipped in the sweet soy sauce. [This Year's Mid-Autumn Festival] Luckily, I was able to see the Mid-Autumn Moon in the area where I live. I hope to continue doing good deeds in the coming year so that I can enjoy the Mid-Autumn Moon again next year.

I happened to pass by and impulsively decided to get takeout. The shop had a relaxing traditional Japanese atmosphere that felt like it had been loved for a long time. I bought steamed sake buns and kashiwa mochi. The sweetness was on the mild side, but I found the red bean paste flavor to be lacking. The texture of the buns and mochi was a bit too chewy for my liking. While some may appreciate the old-fashioned simplicity, it's not a place I would visit again.

On a day off with clear autumn weather, I walked from Chofu Station to Futada Station and had a delicious sushi lunch and drinks at a nice restaurant on the way back. I felt like having Cafe Daifuku from Seifudo on my way back, so I made a detour. I bought two Cafe Daifuku, one for myself and one for my partner. They are fluffy and have a rich cafe flavor, which I really like. The red bean paste is all homemade and delicious! The seasonal flavor of the "Chestnut Cream Daifuku" was also attractive. Seifudo is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop in Chofu. They have a lot of nostalgic Japanese sweets lined up. Cafe Daifuku is very popular and has been featured on TV. I recommend buying them in bulk and keeping them frozen as they last long. They are incredibly fluffy and soft, so they taste even better when eaten semi-thawed! They sell them individually, so I always end up buying some on the go. There is also a shop on Tenjin Street, so I end up buying and eating there as well! Thank you for the delicious treat.

Before the April cherry blossoms fall. While walking nearby, I discovered that there was sakura kuzukiri available at a shop I had never been to before. There was no seating area inside. Since I wasn't confident in carrying the kuzukiri with me on my outing, I was about to give up when I found out they had frozen ones available. If it's frozen... it might just be thawed and ready to eat by the time I get home! And my plan worked out perfectly! I will enjoy it with the accompanying sauce. The base of the kuzukiri is a slightly pink color rather than sakura pink. And it has a hint of sakura flavor. It seems to have finely chopped leaves in it. The kuzukiri itself is delicious as usual, and as a seasonal item, it's quite satisfying. Thank you for the meal. The staff at the shop were very kind.

When you enter the store, you are surprised to hear a mechanical voice saying "Welcome." There are various traditional Japanese sweets displayed, but they seem to be neither homemade nor particularly special. The taste is average, without any remarkable flavors.

No.0874 This shop is located around halfway between Chofu Station and Nishitachikawa Station on the Keio Line. It is a traditional Japanese sweets shop along the old Koshu Kaido road, easily recognizable by the sign always displayed outside. While Clear Wind Hall occasionally sets up shop at certain stations along the Keio Line for events, my memory recalls purchasing something from their event store in the past. Aside from the sign outside, the shop itself is not overly decorated. Unlike nearby chain stores like "A****ya," they do not offer tea or samples of their sweets. You simply choose and purchase your items. The service is excellent. I bought their popular Cafe Daifuku and seasonal Lemon Cheese Daifuku. Cafe Daifuku: ¥130 The mochi on the surface is very soft, almost too soft! It seems they freeze the products after making them and slowly thaw them for sale. It contains cream and coffee bean paste, giving it a taste similar to a cafe au lait. Lemon Cheese Daifuku: ¥130 This is a seasonal item. The ingredients listed were sugar, Daifuku flour... but no mention of mochi. It likely contains a mix of rice flour. The ingredients are simple, with minimal additives. It has lemon paste, cream cheese, cream, lemon peel, lemon juice, and yogurt. While it only uses a small amount of lemon juice, it still has a nice lemon scent. It needs to be refrigerated, and given the ingredients, it would be difficult to carry around at room temperature.

[Location/Environment] This is a traditional Japanese sweets shop located along the old Koshu Highway, between Chofu Station and Nuta Station. [Ambiance/Service] The shop is tucked away in a corner of an apartment building. I had always been curious about the shop with the "Cafe Daifuku" sign that caught my eye every time I passed by. They offer a variety of traditional Japanese sweets, including rice crackers, which seem to be quite popular. I have rarely seen many people there, but today there was an unusual customer ahead of me. The service was friendly and the staff, although not very talkative, always had a smile on their face, which I appreciated. [Food] - Cafe Daifuku: These are bite-sized daifuku, which are quite small. The sign said they are delicious when eaten cold, and I was pleased that they were served chilled and ready to eat. The mochi skin is very chewy. The combination of coffee flavor and milk is a perfect match, allowing you to enjoy a high-quality cafe au lait taste. The level of sweetness is also relatively mild, which is nice. I also purchased something like fried rice crackers, which seemed to be a non-original item of the shop, but they were simply delicious. [Price/Menu] Cafe Daifuku is priced at 130 yen each. They also offer Matcha Azuki Daifuku and Chestnut Cream Daifuku, both priced at 130 yen each as well. [Overall] I thought Cafe Daifuku could be a bit cheaper in price, but overall, I enjoyed the experience.

This is a traditional Japanese confectionery shop located along the old Koshu Kaido street. It is on the way from Futa to Chofu Station. It is known for its local sake manju. I wanted to try the Kusamochi, so I bought Kusamochi for 157 yen and Black Honey Kinako Kushidango for 94 yen. The Kushidango was chewy and went well with the black honey kinako, and I was satisfied with the price. Personally, I didn't like the red bean paste in the Kusamochi. If I were to choose a snack for myself, I might go for Mitarashi Dango or An Dango for 84 yen, or the Black Honey Kinako Dango. There are also branch shops in Fuchu and at the north exit of Chofu Station on Tenjin Street.

I walked further from the previous shop to the area around Nitta. This is a shop that was visited by my favorite TV show, "Sakaba Hourouki," hosted by Yoshida Rui. Rui, who loves sake, was enjoying the local sake manju (90 yen each) so deliciously that I wanted to try it myself. My wish came true on this day. We entered the shop and a kind, smiling mother greeted us with "Welcome." I love Japanese sweets, and today I decided to get the local sake manju. I only bought two, but the mother kindly put them in a paper bag with a smile. Thank you very much. When I got home, even before opening the transparent film, I could already smell the aromatic scent. When I gently opened it, a rich fragrance wafted out. I enjoyed the beautiful white color of the skin and the elegance of the sweet bean paste. They make the manju with homemade doburoku. The sweetness of the sweet bean paste is just right. I think it would be even more delicious if you steamed it a little longer. I will definitely try it next time! This ended up being my first post. I have been a fan of sake manju since I was in junior high school. There used to be a shop that always had steam rising and sold freshly steamed manju. I couldn't forget the scent, deliciousness, and warmth. I was happy to encounter delicious sake manju here again. I must thank Rui as well. I want to go buy some again soon.

It's actually on Tenjin Street. I stopped by after visiting the shrine for New Year's. They have simple rice cakes and other traditional sweets. There used to be a similar small shop in Fuchu run by an elderly couple. This one is also small but it's nice to be able to buy Japanese sweets after visiting the shrine.

Hey, I wasn't sure if this was the only place, but Cafe Daifuku is amazing. I randomly bought one and it was incredibly delicious. The coffee aroma is nice, the mochi is soft and goes well with the flavor. The cream is also great. Maybe it's the white bean paste that makes it so good. All these flavors blend together perfectly in your mouth. I also bought a sake manju (haven't tried it yet) but I was so impressed that I had to write about it. By the way, it goes well with tea. Try it cold.