I bought Kashiwa-mochi, Daifuku with beans, and Fu-manju. Each costs around 300 yen. The Fu-manju has a nice scent of yomogi and is chewy and delicious. The Daifuku has a good balance of saltiness. The Kashiwa-mochi had red bean paste instead of the miso paste commonly found in Kansai, but it was still delicious. I would like to visit again.

I always noticed there was a Japanese sweets shop near Kyodo station, but I had never visited before. I looked it up and found a very nice website, so I decided to visit for the first time, also for a gift. They offer reservations by phone, and the staff was very polite. The shop is small but clean, with seasonal items like bamboo leaf rice cakes and daifuku with whole plums on display, which were very appealing. Since they don't last long, I had to pass on those this time. I bought steamed red bean buns for gifts, and for myself and another gift, I got the "Nemikimochi" and "Nami no Ki" from Asagaya. They only accept cash for payment. They provide a free message card, which is perfect for gifts. I tried the Nemikimochi and Nami no Ki at home (forgot to take a picture of the Nemikimochi). The Nemikimochi had a unique chewy texture and was slightly less sweet compared to regular dorayaki (maybe because it's not filled with sweet red bean paste?), which I really liked. The Nami no Ki had a dense but light madeleine-like texture, and paired well with coffee. The packaging is also cute, and the prices are reasonable, so I plan to visit again in the future.

Located in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo. This is the second store of a traditional Japanese sweets shop with its main store in Asagaya. Established in 1952. The nearest station is Kyodo Station on the Odakyu Line. It is located along the rotary on the north side of the station. I stumbled upon this Japanese sweets shop in front of the station and decided to take a look. Next to it is a flower shop. The shop is compact. They offer various sweets such as yokan, manju, dorayaki, as well as fresh and baked sweets. Today's order: Maneki Mochi x2 (227 yen each) and Asagaya's Namiki x2 (194 yen each) including tax. I purchased the two signature items of the shop. The "Maneki Mochi" has a mochi-like texture with tiger bean paste filling, lasting for about 3 days. The "Asagaya's Namiki" lasts for about 7 days and is a red bean cake made with kinako and sesame oil, resembling a muffin. Both were delicious. They would make a perfect gift, don't you think? #Sweets #JapaneseSweets #Dorayaki #Souvenir #MainStoreInAsagaya #SecondStore #Takeout #JapaneseSweets #LikelyToVisitAgain #NextTimeWillTryChestnutSteamedYokan

A traditional Japanese sweets shop near Kyodo Station. I came here thinking I could have some tea, but there was no seating area. Since I was already inside, I decided to buy a Chestnut Daifuku (320 yen excluding tax). It was filled with a whole chestnut covered in sweet bean paste. The chestnut was soft and delicious. However, it was a bit expensive.

The service is very good, and the food is delicious.

The other day, my eldest son visited the owner's family home in Kyodo and his mother-in-law gave us some sweets as a souvenir. I had suggested "Hachi no Ki" when asked which sweets I would like as a souvenir, so that's how it ended up (laughs). ★Manekimochi Recently, I bought "Maneki-yaki" (dorayaki) and it looks similar to Manekimochi, but the skin and filling are different. Maneki-yaki is a fairly normal dorayaki, but the product name also says "dorayaki." The skin is very chewy and firm. The filling is white bean paste with tiger beans, giving it a slightly grainy texture and a unique taste. Overall, it is quite moist and has a chewy texture. It's more like a mochi snack than a dorayaki. It's not my favorite, but it's a unique treat that I enjoy occasionally. ★Asagaya's Namiki Western-style confectionery muffin-like treat. It has a taste that feels "Japanese" for some reason. Perhaps it's because of the red beans on top...? The dough is moist and buttery, with a fine texture. It feels dense, similar to a steamed cake. The sweetness is just right, and it's satisfying. This is the kind of taste I like. I actually quite like steamed cakes. The generous portion is also appealing. It seems like a treat that would be well-received as a gift. ★Monaka (Hachi no Ki) The front says "Hachi no Ki" and the back says "Monaka," which I think is derived from the shop name "Hachi no Ki." "Hachi no Ki" is the title of a Noh play... The story goes that Hojo Tokiyori, the regent of the Kamakura shogunate, disguised himself as a monk and stayed at a poor family's house. To keep their guest warm, they cut down the precious bonsai trees of plum, pine, and cherry blossoms. Tokiyori was impressed by this and when he asked about the host's identity, he learned that it was a samurai named Sano Gensaiemon Tokiyuki. Despite having his land embezzled by his family, he was willing to sacrifice his life for the Kamakura shogunate. When the shogunate called for an important meeting, Sano Gensaiemon was the first to arrive. Tokiyori revealed his true identity as the monk he had stayed with, praised Sano Gensaiemon's loyalty, returned the embezzled land, and granted him additional land with names related to pine, plum, and cherry blossoms. This is why I think the shop's name is associated with this story. The shape of this Monaka is like a "pine leaf." As for the taste of this Monaka (laughs), it's just a regular Monaka with slightly thick red bean paste. The skin is slightly thick and somewhat brown, with a slightly bitter taste. I'm not a big fan of this type of "regular Monaka" with thick red bean paste, but this one falls within that range... ★Sansunmaru (Nanohana, Sumire) This is not from "Hachi no Ki" but from the limited company "Kashiwaya." It's a light rice cracker-like snack with a slightly sweet taste. The sweetness is subtle and elegant. The texture is crispy and crunchy. My daughter seemed to like this and enjoyed eating it, but for me, it's nothing special. [Overall Evaluation] Asagaya's Namiki was a hit! I would definitely buy it again. Since I didn't choose them myself, there were some items that weren't really to my liking... so overall, they were pretty average.

[Location/Environment] This is a traditional Japanese sweets shop located about a minute's walk from the north exit of Kyodo Station. [Ambiance/Service] In contrast to the vibrant neighboring flower shop, this shop has a calm atmosphere, partly due to its black sign. The products are displayed in a showcase near the entrance, making it convenient to see what they offer. Inside, the shop is quiet and has a small but eye-catching selection of items. [Food] The "manekiyaki" (sweet bean paste pancake) had a slightly sweet skin and a mild sweetness in the bean paste filling, with a nice texture. [Price/Menu] The prices for the manekiyaki, wheat cake, and bean daifuku were around 200 yen, 200 yen, and 170 yen respectively. The La France daifuku was priced at 420 yen. [Overall] While the shop offers unique products that may be conversation starters, those who prioritize taste may have mixed feelings about it.

Mom's favorite chestnut yokan from this place. When this season comes around, it brings back memories. It's been a year since my last visit, but it still looks delicious. It's the type with chestnuts lined up neatly, and there are finely chopped chestnuts inside, so it tastes good no matter where you bite into it, and there are no uneven flavors. Mom often used it as a gift for others. It may not be as famous as Toraya, but knowing this shop seems to be a good sign of being a "foodie." I don't often have the opportunity to visit, but it's a staple at my daughter's house, so I will continue to visit every year at this time!

This is a traditional Japanese confectionery shop located near the north exit of Kyodo Station. Enticed by the beautiful green soybean rice cake, I decided to stop by. Upon asking the staff for recommendations, I was suggested to try the striped patterned dorayaki called "torayaki". I purchased both the regular and white fluffy versions of "torayaki" along with the soybean rice cake. The soybean rice cake was visually appealing and delicious, truly satisfying. However, the "torayaki" was a bit underwhelming for me. The skin was too moist and sticky, not to my liking. I would love to try seasonal rice cakes next time. The staff were all polite and helpful.

I posted about the "Tora-yaki" I received from a friend because it was so delicious. It has a moist and chewy skin with mildly sweet red bean paste inside. It's not dry like regular dorayaki, more like a mochi snack but not quite mochi or gyuhi. It has a new texture that is addictive. The red bean paste was perfectly cooked and the sweetness was just right. I don't know the price since it was a gift, but it was so good that I would consider ordering it.

Exiting the ticket gate at Kyodo Station and turning left, you will see a small shop directly across the road. I visited in the evening on a weekday. The shop front is eye-catching with cute seasonal sweets. This time, the sweets were "goldfish" - small jelly cups with a diameter of about 5 cm, made to look like a goldfish bowl. Inside, there is transparent jelly with Shikuwasa citrus juice, a cute red bean paste goldfish, and at the bottom of the water, there are edamame beans and red beans resembling pebbles. The "goldfish" are displayed in a goldfish scooping bag, and the more you look at them, the cuter they appear. You can purchase them individually, but if you buy six, they will be packed in a basket and wrapped beautifully, making them perfect as souvenirs. As for the taste, the Shikuwasa citrus juice is refreshing, but not too sour, with the sweetness of the red bean paste creating a unique flavor. In February, they had a set of sweets in the shape of Fuku-san for Setsubun, and soybean-shaped nerikiri (with a taste similar to Gokabou). In March during cherry blossom season, they offered a set of two-colored mochi wrapped in sakura and strained bean paste. They offer sweets that evoke the changing seasons. The main store is located in Asagaya, with the Kyodo branch being the second store, offering some original items unique to that location. It's a delightful sweet shop that is enjoyable just to look at.

Elegant taste. Delicious.