Located at the intersection of the bustling Asakusa Shitenmachi shopping street, nestled between a bakery and a toy store, is a quaint and elegant Japanese confectionery shop called Kangei-Do. Here, I always purchase their Black Soybean Tea Jelly. It's perfect for a midday snack or a post-bath refreshment. The jelly is smooth and not too firm, with a subtle aroma of black soybean tea and just the right amount of sweetness. Oh, black soybean tea is so comforting. And when you bite into the jelly and taste the few black soybeans inside, it's surprisingly delicious. You can immediately tell that they are high-quality black soybeans. The toasty fragrance of the black soybean tea gives a refreshing taste, while the plump black soybeans provide a satisfying flavor. Overall, it's not overly sweet, and you get to experience the roasted and boiled black soybeans' distinct charms. The clean and smooth sweetness leaves a pleasant aftertaste. While Oden-Gaki Shoten used to be my go-to for black soybeans, Kangei-Do's Black Soybean Tea Jelly has earned its spot on my list. Its refreshing and smooth sweetness is sure to help you unwind and relax after a long day.

▼Access: 5-minute walk from Azabu-Juban Station▼Scene: Takeout▼Price: Up to 2,000 yen▼Ordered items: Dorayaki (180 yen) and Hanachitose (white coarse sweet bean paste, 170 yen)I was looking for a Japanese sweets shop in Azabu-Juban and came across this amazing store. I immediately went in! The shop had a seating area at the back where you could enjoy your treats inside, not just for takeout or souvenirs. I couldn't resist ordering the classic "dorayaki" and "hanachitose," a type of manju with white sweet bean paste inside. I also bought a few Hanachitose as gifts. Payment was cash or card only. The dorayaki had a fluffy texture and was filled with high-quality sweet bean paste, making me want to come back for more. The Hanachitose had a rich white sweet bean paste filling that was irresistible for anyone who loves sweet bean paste. It was definitely a great choice! Thank you for reading until the end! ===========

★It was around 1 pm on a weekend afternoon when I arrived★There was no waiting, it was completely private from start to finish, which was amusing★What I received: I had chestnut sweet bean jelly★Since it's the end of the year, I bought some chestnut sweet bean jelly to eat!!! Before trying it, I was a bit worried about the sweetness, but it was pleasantly mild. It had whole chestnuts inside and the chestnut paste was rich and not too sweet, very delicious★Cost performance: A small piece of chestnut sweet bean jelly was close to 500 yen, which is relatively expensive★Customer service: The staff was very friendly. While looking at the products, I was offered a taste of black bean tea and the popular product, daifuku. Also, when I decided to return the product I just bought and get a different one, they were very kind and accommodating, which I appreciated!!!★Cleanliness: The store is clean★Repeat: I wouldn't go out of my way to visit, but if I happen to pass by, I would go back to buy more. Therefore, I rate it as ★★★ out of five points!!!

I use it as a souvenir for customers, as a reward for myself, and as a little snack for the workplace! It's also nice that they serve tea and Japanese sweets every time I shop. Maro's Omotaga is my favorite! It's a sweet dumpling with a slightly sweet soy sauce glaze, like a child's cheek.

During the Golden Week self-restraint period, I went to Azabu-Juban in search of Kashiwa-mochi for Children's Day. Oh no, it looks like Do-Gen is closed today too. Passing by the store of Kosovil, which unfortunately caught fire twice, I found Kan'ei-do open. It was a little after 11 a.m., and there was a sign saying "Kashiwa-mochi is by reservation only," but when I entered the store, I was relieved to see two Kashiwa-mochi in the display case! In these times, they are individually wrapped in plastic bags. Kashiwa-mochi costs 188 yen each. The mugwort Kashiwa-mochi has red bean paste, while the pink one has white bean paste. Both have very smooth and elegantly sweet bean paste. The aroma of the oak leaves is also nice, and the rice cake is soft and delicious. I might make a reservation for Children's Day and enjoy it with my son.

This shop specializes in black bean yokan, which they take pride in. In addition to their unique black bean daifuku, they also offer other unconventional sweets. I tried their black bean yokan and red bean yokan this time. In conclusion, they were subtly sweet with slightly unusual flavors. The black bean yokan had a softer sweetness compared to traditional ones, with a distinct black bean flavor. The red bean yokan also had a mysterious taste with a hint of sourness. If you're looking for unconventional Japanese sweets rather than the usual ones, this shop might be worth a visit.

Located on Zashiki Street in the Marubu-Juuban area of Kyoto, there is a traditional Japanese confectionery shop called Kan'ei-do. I personally love their black soybean tea. Although I didn't have much interest in black soybean tea during my student days in Kyoto, I have come to appreciate its deep flavor as an adult. As I was organizing my drafts, I found receipts from two visits to the shop at the end of last year. I often visit the shop in Mejiro and also in Juuban, but my favorite is Kan'ei-do in Juuban. It is situated on Zashiki Street, just a short walk from the main street. I vividly remember the fire incident that happened there. There are many charming traditional Japanese confectionery shops in the Juuban area, including long-established ones as well as those offering Western-style sweets. Across the street, there is Kibundo, a shop that has been making ningyoyaki (doll-shaped cakes) and senbei (rice crackers) since 1909. Lately, their waffles seem to be quite popular. Despite the variety of sweet treats available in the area, whenever I visit Kan'ei-do, I always go for their black soybean tea. As soon as you enter the shop, you are encouraged to try their tea, which has a soothing and gentle taste. While I do buy dorayaki (pancakes filled with sweet red bean paste) and black soybean tea yokan (jelly) as well as other sweets, the allure of their black soybean tea is unbeatable. The black soybean tea comes in a 140g bag for 400 yen. It has a unique and deep flavor, thanks to the charcoal roasting process. It has been a beloved drink for a long time. The words written on the tea bag label seem to capture the essence of the tea perfectly: "The true taste is full of flavor." After drinking the tea, I also enjoy eating the black soybeans left at the bottom of the cup, which have a subtle and flavorful taste. Although I am not a health enthusiast, I have heard that they contain anthocyanins and isoflavones. I am most familiar with the Kan'ei-do branch in Kyogoku, which is more familiar to me than the branches in Sanjo or Shijo. It is located across from Takoyakushi-dori in Shinkyogoku. Unlike the covered shopping arcades in Shinkyogoku and Teramachi, Kan'ei-do's shop has an open view of the sky. I fondly remember the days when I enjoyed their kusamochi (grass mochi) and wakayu (young ayu fish) at this branch. (By Kyonatsu Shuusora, March 7, 2019)

You can enjoy very delicious traditional Japanese sweets here. I bought a very delicious yakuyoke no oshiruko (sweet red bean soup with mochi) here, and there is a wide variety of delicious Japanese sweets available. The oshiruko had a perfect level of sweetness and a very refined taste. The staff at the store were very friendly and I had a great impression of them. It's perfect for souvenirs. I would like to visit again.

Today, I purchased 5 pieces of ohagi with sweet bean paste and 5 pieces with soybean flour as offerings for the autumn equinox at Kan'ei-do Azabu-Juban store. I offered them at Modena's altar. Both the sweet bean paste and soybean flour were delicious with a moderate level of sweetness.

Rating: The black soybean tea yokan from Class B had a subtly sweet and light taste. The Kan'ei Den yokan had a simple yet elegant flavor. Truly a Kyoto traditional sweet. It was delicious.

Sweetfish is very delicious. The sweet bean paste and skin are soft. Sweetfish with sweet bean paste alone is the best.

The sweetness is mild and delicious.

This is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop with its main store in Kyoto, located in the Nishiki Market Shopping Street. It opens early in the morning and has a solemn atmosphere. They offer elegant and sweet Japanese confections, making it a great choice for gifts. In addition to the confections, their tea is also delicious and recommended. Their black soybean tea has a fragrant black soybean flavor, and the beans themselves are tasty after brewing. I received it as a gift before and enjoyed it, so I started buying it for events myself. I'm looking forward to spending the New Year with this black soybean tea.

Kaneido. This is an old-established Japanese confectionery shop. It is located just off the Azabu-Juban shopping street. Their signature product is called Kan'ei Den, which has a moist and soft dough filled with plenty of white bean paste. It has a refined sweetness and tastes delicious. However, it may not stand out as a unique Japanese confectionery compared to others. They also offer a variety of traditional Japanese sweets that are suitable for gifts rather than personal consumption.

I got the ☆★Dainagon Kiyosumi★☆ from Kangendo! This dessert made of agar and anko has a moderately sweet taste, not too overpowering. It elegantly combines the Dainagon azuki beans. Thank you for the meal! Thank you for visiting and reading.

I visited the store to buy a gift for Valentine's Day and it was the perfect time of day for a relaxing atmosphere as there was only one staff member present. While one staff member was on the phone, a young staff member immediately prepared black soybean tea and a rice cake for me as soon as I entered the store. And the black soybean tea was surprisingly filled with lots of black soybeans! Thanks to this sample, I ended up buying the black soybean tea. The staff members were easy to understand and I found myself easily persuaded by their service. Additionally, I asked the female staff member for recommendations for a gift for someone who doesn't like sweet things, and she was very helpful in assisting me with my selection. The customer service was very polite and kind, and I even received a stamp card. I think I'll stop by again if I need anything in the future.

Tokyo Series... Continued... At Azabu-Juban shopping street... After buying innovative rice crackers at Kineya, we stopped by another shop here!! Named Kan'ei-do, this shop was established during the Kan'ei era, nearly 400 years ago. But why are we buying souvenirs in Tokyo from a Kyoto shop?? No need to question that (*_*; The shop is located on the road southwest of "Kineya." The store itself looks new, with a clean interior. It was past 7 pm, and there were no other customers inside. The shop has a narrow entrance and extends deep inside, like a sleeping place for eels. Now, what should we get?? We asked the shop assistant and bought "Kan'ei Den" steamed buns, as well as seasonal "Warabi" and "Black Bean and Chestnut Kanoko" - three varieties. The staff at the shop were friendly, and it was a pleasant shopping experience. At home, we took photos as usual and tried them. "Kan'ei Den"... the shop's signature product, well-made with white bean paste made from Hokkaido beans and a fluffy outer skin. It has a gentle sweetness, resembling a chick. A taste I like. "Warabi"... served from a can and topped with black honey and yellow powder. Being canned, it retains a chewy texture. "Black Bean and Chestnut Kanoko"... also canned. A jelly with a whole chestnut and large black beans. This one has a strong sweetness. Chilled, it's even better. Well, these kinds of items may be similar no matter where you buy them, but I liked the friendly staff at the shop. Thank you for the meal. 2016.10 First entry on Tabelog ===========