The nostalgic atmosphere... I used to visit Asakusa with my uncle and we always stopped by a traditional Japanese confectionery shop on our way back. They had a signature sweet called "kintsuba" with plenty of red bean paste, but surprisingly I didn't like it! Today, on the Higan festival, I bought some ohagi (sweet rice cakes) and kusamochi (rice cakes with mugwort). They were not too sweet and the small size of the ohagi was just right for me. I brewed some warm hojicha tea and enjoyed them. Thank you for the delicious treats!

I revisited Tokutaro, known as the chairman of the local community association around here. I was planning to buy Kinkan and another one was Kurikangashi, but fortunately I tried a sample and felt a slight dryness, so I chose Kurikano's child. Kurikano's child complements the dryness of the chestnut with a solid dough. Kinkan seems to be a long-selling product.

I bought the Japanese sweets shown in the photo at a selected shop for around 600 yen. The price was reasonable, but after just 1 hour, they became moist and lacked the crispy texture. Both the dorayaki and kintsuba were just average for the price. I should have bought from a different shop in the department store that was not selected as one of the top 100 shops for Japanese sweets. It seems like those shops are for people with too much time on their hands. I've been going there a lot this year, and I'm starting to feel embarrassed about it. I apologize.

I found a restaurant with 100 reviews nearby on Tabelog and decided to stop by. I purchased the "Chestnut Soboro" for 220 yen (tax included). I sat on the bench near the entrance and enjoyed it. The gentle flavor of chestnut and moist texture were very delicious. Usually, this type of snack can be dry and crumbly, but this one was tasty without any of that. I enjoyed it very much. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the long-established traditional Japanese sweets shop "Tokutaro" located a 10-minute walk from TX Asakusa Station, which was founded in 1903. I arrived around 12 pm on Saturday and there was no wait, so I was able to enter the shop smoothly. I ordered the "nerikiri" for 300 yen, which caught my eye in the showcase with its exceptionally beautiful appearance. It was enjoyable to take pictures of it. The nerikiri, with its gentle taste in both the outer layer and the sweet bean paste inside, was delicious. It was served on a plate, so I enjoyed it on the bench inside the shop. Before I knew it, I had finished it all and it was delicious until the last bite.

I visited a traditional Japanese sweets shop called Tokutaro at one of the top 100 Japanese sweets shops. The shop had a charming old-fashioned exterior in Asakusa. I bought "Mizu Yokan," "Kuri Kashino Ka," and "Kintsuba." I felt that "Kintsuba," which is often featured in photos, was a must-have. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal, and thank you very much.

Arrived on Tuesday morning around 10 o'clock. No other customers were there. I was told I could buy just one Kin-Tsuba for 150 yen and even sit inside the store, have a cold drink, and eat it. The skin was chewy and the inside was sweet, incredibly delicious! This was great! Thank you for the meal! I will definitely go back again ^ ^

I used takeout. When I arrived around 3pm on a holiday, there were a few people inside and I had to wait a bit. There are various types of Japanese sweets, but I chose dorayaki and chestnut yokan. They wrapped them carefully, so I waited for about 10 minutes. When I tried them, the chestnut yokan was rich and had whole chestnuts in it, giving it an elegant yet satisfying taste! The dorayaki was also delicious, with plenty of red bean paste inside and a good aroma from the dough. I would like to try other items as well!

The staff at the store were very kind and the atmosphere was pleasant, making it a delightful place to visit. Although the red rice looked delicious with its rich color, I had to pass on buying it as I had to carry it around for a few hours on a hot day. Instead, I opted for the famous "kin-tsuba" to take home. It was small and elegant, and I found it easy to finish eating. I don't usually eat kin-tsuba, but this one was very refined and tasty. When the anko (sweet red bean paste) is delicious, it's no surprise that the dorayaki is also exceptional. I personally thought the crispy skin was superb.

My husband saw Ad-machi and said he wanted to try our red rice, so we ended our tour of Oku Asakusa at Tokutaro-san... The shop's appearance is lovely. ※Kintsuba※ The kintsuba is a slightly small, thick square with a firm texture of red beans and delicious taste. My husband seemed to prefer the kintsuba over the red rice. The expiration date is 3 days, so it might have been better to buy the 6-piece pack. It needs to be refrigerated in the summer. The red rice weighs 240g. They also provide sesame salt on the side, which complements the red rice well. The dorayaki also looked delicious. When we come back to Oku Asakusa, we will definitely visit again. (^^) Selected as one of the top 100 shops in 2023. It was scorching hot for a long time, but yesterday the temperature was slightly lower, so I mustered up the energy to use the oven and made snowball cookies for the first time in a while. It's a recipe from "Sumire" that is sold online, and it's very tasty and to my liking. I've made various cookies before, but this one has a different taste. The secret ingredient in Sumire's recipe is skim milk, which seems to be the key. It looks like it's going to be hot again today... and I'm worried about the typhoon (>_<). I don't mind the rain, but I hope it doesn't get too rough...

I went to Asakusa and visited the shop called Tokuda Sakura. This shop is famous for its wagashi, particularly its kin-tsukuba. I bought a box of kin-tsukuba, which contained six bite-sized pieces wrapped in colorful packaging. They are made with a thin skin and filled with sweet bean paste. These kin-tsukuba are delicious and easy to eat due to their small size. I found them so tasty that I wanted to eat more.

Founded in the 36th year of the Meiji era, this long-established Japanese confectionery shop is known for its signature "kintsuba," which has a subtle sweetness and a chewy outer layer. Made with Hokkaido red beans and agar, it has become a popular item with sales of up to 1000 pieces a day. The shop also sells its products online and in department stores like Mitsukoshi and Takashimaya. Inside the shop, there are chairs available for customers to sit and enjoy their treats. The shop was established in 1903, with its name "Toku" referring to the founder's connection to the Tokugawa family of the Takemoto family of the Tateshina clan, and "Tairo" reflecting the founder's training at the prestigious traditional Japanese confectionery shop "Eitaro Sohonpo." Located in the quaint area of Oku Asakusa, this shop exudes a nostalgic charm.

Asakusa. You can encounter it by strolling through the back streets of Kannon. There are many delicious shops around here, aren't there? While Asakusa's main area sees a lot of trends come and go, this area gives the impression of having many well-established shops. Today's purchases: Kuzu Ice Cream (Mango) 220 yen, Yokan from a traditional Japanese sweets shop 130 yen x3. The kuzu ice cream is of high quality! Our popular item is kin-tsuba, which is also sold in famous department stores. However, on a hot day like today, when you see ice cream, it's definitely ice cream! It's a fruit ice cream bar with plenty of ingredients and a mochi-like texture. While it has "plenty of ingredients," it might not be exactly "mochi-like." Enjoy! Thank you for the meal! (^^)

A long-established Japanese confectionery shop in Asakusa. It is quietly tucked away in a peaceful back alley, but this area is a competitive sweets battleground with many famous shops. I had never heard of this place before, but it was selected as one of the top 100 traditional Japanese confectionery shops, so I decided to visit. This place is famous for its "kintsuba," and the staff confidently recommended it to me. You can purchase just one, which is very reasonable. The expiration date is 3 days including the day of purchase. Ordered Item: Kintsuba (150 yen) I don't usually eat kintsuba, but I could really taste the deliciousness of the sweet bean paste. The bean paste here has a strong texture of small red bean grains, while also being smooth and having a good mouthfeel. It has a refreshing and gentle sweetness with depth, making it a mysteriously delicious taste that makes you want to keep it in your mouth. I think the bean paste is very delicious. Next time, I would love to try other traditional Japanese sweets as well. Thank you for the meal!

I wanted to eat some cold Japanese sweets, so I went to Tokutaro. As soon as I walked in, I found it - Kuzu Ice! They had three flavors: pineapple, mandarin orange, and mango. It seems like a new product for this summer. Each one costs 220 yen including tax. I chose pineapple and mandarin orange. When I took a bite outside, I was surprised! It had a mochi-like texture, similar to kuzu cut. It was a new sensation - so bouncy and crunchy! It seemed to melt less than regular ice cream, so I could enjoy it outside without any worries. The flavors were elegant. I love red bean rice and black sesame on red bean rice, but I never expected to have it in ice cream form. I definitely want to try it again! ❤️❤️

A long time ago, I took a bite and was impressed. It was the first time I had tasted anko (sweet red bean paste) this delicious. I wanted to share it with my grandfather who loved sweet things, so I flew with it on a plane, but he had already passed away. A memorable confection with bitter memories. I have only bought kin-tsukuba here, but whenever I get hungry, I want to fill my stomach with this kin-tsukuba if possible. Kin-tsukuba: ¥150 Shelf life is 3 days. The anko, with a mild sweetness, is loosely solid and crumbles in your mouth. It has a fragrant aroma of azuki beans. The delicate and gentle taste of the anko is superb, and the thin skin on the first day has a chewy texture and is incredibly delicious. If left overnight, it loses a bit of moisture, becomes slightly harder, and loses its stickiness. It might be good to wrap each one in plastic wrap for storage. It's also great to eat chilled in the refrigerator during the summer. Comes in boxes of 6. The delicate and gentle taste, along with its elegant appearance, makes it my personal Queen of anko. By the way, the King of anko is the taiyaki from Yanagiya in Ningyocho.

Visited a traditional Japanese confectionery shop in Asakusa, Taito-ku. Established in 1903, this long-standing shop is located in the back streets of Asakusa, not in the touristy areas near Kaminarimon or Senso-ji Temple. The name "Toku" comes from the fact that the founder's family had close ties to the Tokugawa family, and "Tairo" is a nod to the fact that the founder trained at the prestigious confectionery shop "Eitaro Sohonpo." They offer a wonderful selection of sweets such as Kin-tsuba, Dorayaki, Kurimushi Yōkan, and Mame Daifuku. This time, I purchased the Kin-tsuba (150 yen each), a popular item that can sell up to 1,000 pieces in a day. The red beans used are of high quality from Hokkaido. With each bite, the chewy outer layer and the delicious red bean paste spread happiness in my mouth. This Kin-tsuba would make a delightful gift. I would love to try their other sweets if I have the chance. Thank you for the delicious treat.

I visited during Golden Week. Although it is usually closed on holidays, it was open during Golden Week. I bought a kashiwa mochi for 220 yen. It was convenient to pay with PayPay. The specialty seems to be the kintsuba, but unfortunately it was sold out so I couldn't buy it. The service was a bit cold towards new customers, but since I was only buying, it wasn't a problem. The exterior had a traditional feel to it, which was nice. The kashiwa mochi had smooth red bean paste inside, and the taste was elegant and delicious. Thank you for the meal.

[Overall Impression] Located a little over a 10-minute walk from various Asakusa stations, this long-established traditional Japanese sweets shop is known for its Kin-tsuba, situated in a quiet area behind Senso-ji Temple. While you can also purchase their products at Mitsukoshi and Takashimaya, the impressive main store in a dignified standalone building that matches the city's atmosphere is definitely worth a visit. The Kin-tsuba here has just the right amount of moisture in the sweet bean paste, delicately crumbly, with a gentle sweetness that is superb. I tried the Kin-tsuba, Kashiwa-mochi, and Chakin Uguisu, and overall, the textures and sweetness were subtle and elegant. It's reasonably priced for souvenirs and tastes delicious for personal consumption. With its reputation, it's a strong contender for Asakusa souvenirs. [Tourist Spot in Asakusa] Located in a quiet area behind Senso-ji Temple, the atmosphere exudes a sense of history with occasional glimpses of historical buildings. In this mature area, the mansion-like building of Tokutaro catches the eye. The storefront's well-maintained greenery adds to the atmosphere of a long-established shop. I've been curious about it every time I stroll around Asakusa, so after enjoying udon at Asakusa Shin-Kurou, I extended my visit to here. The interior is filled with neatly arranged traditional Japanese sweets in glass cases, exuding a serene atmosphere. The pleasant atmosphere typical of a long-established shop. The specialty seems to be Kin-tsuba, but they also offer various seasonal fresh and dried sweets. During this season, it was Kashiwa-mochi. Let's buy a few more items and try them at home. ・Kin-tsuba 150 yen The sweet bean paste has just the right amount of moisture, crumbly, with a pleasant texture. Even with a thin skin, it remains moist and contrasts beautifully with the bean paste! With a decent volume, the taste is excellent. One piece for 150 yen is quite a bargain, isn't it? ・Kashiwa-mochi 220 yen There were two types, red bean paste and miso bean paste. I was a bit intrigued by the miso bean paste, but I chose the classic red bean paste. The smooth bean paste intertwines with the chewy mochi. The sweetness is elegant, and the texture is excellent. This Kashiwa-mochi is delicious. ・Chakin Uguisu 200 yen Are the green grains beans? The light and dark shades of green are visually beautiful. This Chakin Uguisu has a rustic taste with a hint of sweetness and a simple texture. The simple taste and texture make you feel warm and fuzzy. [In Conclusion] While some traditional Japanese sweets can cost around 500 yen each, here you can purchase them at a very reasonable price. The flavors are wonderful, and the appearance is beautiful, making it a sure hit as a personal treat or souvenir. Highly recommended! Today's bill came to a total of 570 yen. Thank you for the meal.