The other day, I visited the famous store Takao Potato Main Store, located a 20-minute walk from JR Nishi-Hachioji Station, which is known as the "Ise Takao of the confectionery world". Takao Ise, also known as "Ise Daimeijin" or "O-Ise-san", is a former professional baseball player from Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture. He played as an infielder and outfielder for the Kintetsu Buffaloes and later for the Yakult Swallows. After retiring as a player, he had a successful coaching career with various teams, including the Yakult Swallows, Hiroshima Toyo Carp, and Orix Buffaloes. He is known for his expertise in data analysis and coaching skills, contributing to multiple league championships and Japan Series titles. Despite some controversies during his coaching career, he remains highly respected for his dedication to the game.

"I chose the 'Sweet Potato Mix Soft Serve (¥400)', 'Freshly Made Plain (¥301)', and 'Freshly Made Sesame (¥322)'. The sweet potato soft serve has a nice balance of sweet potato flavor with a hint of cheesiness, and the topping is rich and delicious. The freshly made plain soft serve is moist and rich with a great sweet potato taste. The sesame soft serve has a nice nutty flavor. Personally, I prefer the plain one. It's great to have the place almost empty on weekday evenings, and the prices are quite reasonable, which is a plus."

This shop is famous for its sweets in this area! I'm not sure why they are called Takao Potatoes, but they are made in a factory in Hachioji. The best thing here is that you can eat them freshly baked! It seems that you can only eat "freshly baked" here. The soft serve ice cream was also delicious, priced in the 300 yen range! Takao Potatoes were around 200 yen each! It's not cheap, but they have won awards in various places and have been featured on TV, so it might be good for souvenirs!

I received a souvenir from my cute nephew. I warmed it up a bit and ate it. He bought me a sweet potato from here because it was delicious during our hike on Mt. Takao. It was very delicious! Thank you for the treat!

I love sweet potato sweets and I often purchase the High Tails Potato Sesame flavor. It has a dense and moist texture like a sweet potato, and it tastes really delicious. I think it's a perfect item for souvenirs or gifts.

This time, I visited the main store of "Takao Potato" in Nakano Kamimachi, Hachioji City, Tokyo. When I drove past the store, I noticed the sign saying "50% off" and hurried to stop by. The products were discounted by 50-15% depending on the expiration date. Without hesitation, I bought the one with the shortest expiration date at 50% off. - Takao Potato (Plain): Originally priced at 256 yen before tax. It is a Japanese sweet made from sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, and butter, giving it a smooth and slightly dense texture. The gentle sweetness of sweet potatoes is its characteristic, making you crave a warm cup of tea. - Takao Potato (with skin): Originally priced at 275 yen before tax. This one has sweet potato skin attached to it. Personally, I prefer the plain version as the skin disrupts the smoothness. - Takao Potato (sesame): Originally priced at 275 yen before tax. The sesame flavor subtly spreads within the sweet potato taste. The sesame seeds add a nice accent, different from the skin version. This was my favorite. Takao Potato can be eaten as is, slightly frozen, warmed in a toaster oven or microwave, or served with ice cream. I would like to try different ways of eating it next time. - Soft Serve Ice Cream (sweet potato): Priced at 380 yen before tax. It has a rich sweet potato flavor, but could use a bit more sweetness. It seems like it would be even more delicious with black honey drizzled on top.

I absolutely love sweet potatoes!! The moment I picked up the snack, my taste buds tingled with excitement. I carefully choose my snacks at work, but this one is definitely going in my belly! Even before taking a bite, I can feel the moistness on my fingertips! The texture of the sweet potato bits is just right, and it breaks with a satisfying crunch. There is a refreshing buttery taste! The natural sweetness of the sweet potato melts on my tongue, it's so delicious...!! A happy coffee break! This snack supports me during busy times! Thank you! The best~!

Perfect as a local souvenir.

[2017/06/24] I used the Hachioji Passport 7 service. The service included a mix of three flavors for the Hachioji City's 100th anniversary, originally priced at 690 yen but discounted to 500 yen. The three flavors were with skin, sesame, and plain. This time, I tried warming them up in a toaster for 2 minutes, and they turned out to be delicious the whole time. [2017/05/20] I used the Hachioji Passport 7 service. The service included a mix of three flavors for the Hachioji City's 100th anniversary, originally priced at 690 yen but discounted to 500 yen. The three flavors were with skin, sesame, and plain. Made with only butter, sugar, and eggs, these snacks are additive-free and safe. Four and a half years ago, I chose them as New Year's gifts, but there was no reaction at that time, even though they are delicious. [2012/12/12] It's already the season where I have to think about New Year's gifts in no time. I love trying different foods, so I tend to think a lot about it. As a result, I decided on "Takao Potato" for next year's New Year's gifts!! I went to the main store with a factory attached and packed various flavors like with skin, sesame, maple, plain, etc. Not just for sending, but I also bought some for home use. I wonder how the reactions of my parents and relatives will be? Looking forward to it~ [2012/02/08] I've always wanted to try "Takao Potato." And guess what, they started selling them at a nearby convenience store, so I went to buy them right away. The staff at the convenience store even said, "They're delicious," which raised my expectations. I found out they had only been on sale for three days. I only found out about it yesterday too. On the Hikari Shimbun's website, it was written about delicious ways to eat them like baking, warming, chilling, freezing, etc. So I lightly baked them in a toaster and they were fluffy with a gentle sweetness spreading, making me feel happy. They are particular about being additive-free and handcrafting each one. The factory store, which used to be closed on Sundays, is now only closed on New Year's Day. If you go there, you can buy freshly baked sweet potatoes before they are packed. I definitely want to visit the factory store next time.

I received a gift of a new type of snack for the first time! It was presented in a bag like this! And in a package like this! "Takao Potato" is made from sweet potatoes from Hachioji, a land rich in nature, and carefully selected sweet potatoes from various regions of Japan. The inside of the snack is made by crushing the sweet potatoes to retain their texture, so it feels like you're eating a real baked sweet potato. You can enjoy the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes and the fragrant taste of the skin. The package also included a bookmark with information about the snack. The snack comes in three varieties: plain, with skin, and sesame. The snack is made with love, using only selected ingredients and preserving the natural goodness of sweet potatoes. It has won awards such as the Hachioji Souvenir Grand Prix in 2011 and the ITQi Superior Taste Award in 2017. I tried all three varieties and found the plain one to be the most elegant and to my liking. It was a delicious gift that I enjoyed very much!

High O Potato @ Nishi Hachioji Hachioji souvenir contest winner. This snack has won a contest for its sweet potato flavor that changes with the seasons. They use red azuma sweet potatoes from Hachioji, sesame seeds from Kagoshima and Nagasaki. When microwaved, it becomes fluffy and has a freshly made texture. It's also delicious when frozen and shaken in a blender. There are various ways to enjoy it, so you won't get tired of it!

Reviewer received a souvenir at a meetup, a local sweet potato dessert that is perfect for sweet potato lovers. They found the store by chance while on a work trip nearby. The plain version tastes like eating sweet potato directly, made with sweet potatoes from Hachioji. They enjoyed it both toasted and warmed in the microwave. They preferred the version with the skin on, which feels like eating sweet potato as is. They are curious about trying the product before it is vacuum-packed.

Hachioji-produced sweet potatoes and carefully selected sweet potatoes harvested from various parts of Japan are hand-crushed by artisans to retain the texture of the sweet potatoes. They are made one by one without any unnecessary ingredients, all handmade. "Takao Potato" It seems that the blend of sweet potatoes is changed so that the taste does not change, but the sweetness seems to be slightly different every time... It feels more delicious to lightly bake in a toaster or oven, put butter on it, freeze it, or arrange it rather than eating it as it is. Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin B1, B2, C, E, potassium, and dietary fiber. Takao Potato is a good snack even when on a diet (^0^*) Let's make it a snack that is okay to eat even when on a diet. I'm happy with the Halloween version of the wrapping♪

I received a Sweet Potato that won the top prize at the souvenir contest in Hachioji. It was a gift from my relatives. The Hachioji Potato was created about 7-8 years ago, so it seems to be quite popular in Hachioji. When asked if I knew about it, I had to admit that I didn't. It turns out that it is made not only from sweet potatoes produced in Hachioji, but also from carefully selected sweet potatoes from various regions in Japan. There were three types of Hachioji Potatoes: Plain, Sesame, and with Skin. The one with skin really tasted like sweet potatoes. It was not exactly like eating sweet potatoes, but it had a sensation that was somewhere between sweet potatoes and sweet potato. All three types had a plain flavor, so they didn't taste that different from each other. Toaster them a little bit enhanced the sweetness. They became fragrant and delicious. Thank you for the meal♪

I bought "Takao Potato"♪ at the main store. They also sell it at CELEO in JR Hachioji Station, but I decided to go to the main store. It's a small, cute shack-like place along Akigawa Kaido. The location is a bit inconvenient without a car, but they have a spacious parking lot and terrace seating, which is nice. Next to the building, there was a sign that said "Takao Potato," so I assume that's their office or headquarters. Inside the store, they only sell "Takao Potato." They offer souvenir sets and individual pieces. They have three types: with skin, plain, and sesame. The price of 220 yen per piece is a bit high, but worth it. When I tried to buy a pre-made one, the staff kindly offered me freshly baked ones. I couldn't decide, so I ended up getting "Freshly Baked with Skin (220 yen)," "Freshly Baked Plain (220 yen)," and "Freshly Baked Sesame (220 yen)." I tried them as soon as I got home. Each piece was heavy and packed with sweet potato. The plain one had a subtle sweetness and a hint of honey aroma. The sesame one was very fragrant and delicious, my favorite. The one with skin had a crispy texture and a fluffy sweet potato inside. They tasted like sweet potato heaven♪ They use sweet potatoes from Hachioji, preserving the natural sweetness and quality of the ingredients. Although 220 yen may seem a bit pricey, the "Takao Potato" was quite delicious♪

A sweet potato shop located in the outskirts of Nishi-hachi. When I entered the shop, they only sold sweet potatoes. They had three types: plain, sesame, and with skin. According to reviews, they also have maple flavor, but when I visited, they only had these three types. Additionally, the price was a bit high at 220 yen per piece for a sweet potato. Despite this, I bought two of each type for myself and my mother-in-law, who loves sweet potatoes. They were delicious and rich, but I think the price is a bit steep. They are committed to using no additives, but surprisingly, they last quite long. I bought them on September 17th, and the expiration date was October 11th.

I received this as a souvenir. It seems to be a popular shop in Hachioji recently. The bright orange box gives a cute impression. - Takao Potato 5 pieces (2 plain, 2 sesame, 1 with skin) It resembles a sweet made from a whole sweet potato skin. You can enjoy the deliciousness of the sweet potato itself. Each piece is heavy and satisfying to eat, making it a versatile gift or snack if there is a store nearby. However, I still wonder why sweet potatoes in Takao, but it's delicious so I won't worry about it.

Taro, chestnut, sweet potato, and pumpkin are representative foods that women have loved since ancient times. One of them is a sweet treat made with sweet potatoes, called "Takao Potato." It is a sweet potato dessert that uses the skin as well. The skin is used as the skin, while the inside is the sweet potato itself. It is a moist and sticky sweet potato, similar to a baked sweet potato. It has a simple and natural taste, without any unnecessary flavors. I would like to purchase it again if I have the chance.

I visited this shop for the first time in March 2017. I had seen their products before, but this time I decided to try their freshly baked sweet potato, which you can get at the main store. I bought the plain flavor for 200 yen. The sweet potato was small but delicious, with a nice balance of sweetness and the taste of satsuma imo (Japanese sweet potato). It may be a bit pricey at 200 yen for a small piece, but it makes a great gift due to its cute appearance and universal appeal. The shop's name has changed from Takao Potato Factory to Tokyo Mamma Sweet Potato.

When I passed by a shop that looked very delicious, I decided to stop by. It was a cute and stylish shop called "Uttobaus." They specialized in sweet potatoes and were selling a type called "Takao Potato." You could buy them individually or in gift sets. They had three flavors: plain, with skin, and sesame, each priced at 220 yen. I bought one of each to take out. The sweet potatoes were dense and had a texture similar to eating regular sweet potatoes, with a slight dryness. The plain one had a subtle honey flavor and a slight sweetness. The one with skin had the skin on, giving it a stronger sweet potato taste. The sesame one had black sesame seeds on top, adding a delicious flavor. Overall, they were all about enjoying the taste of sweet potatoes. Personally, I prefer moist sweet potatoes, so I may not have them again, but I think they would be recommended for those who enjoy a strong sweet potato flavor. Thank you for the meal.