Kinkaido Seika

The mame daifuku is a natural place to start at Kinkaido Seika, and several customers name it as a favourite. Some find the bean paste restrained in sweetness, while others appreciate the subtle saltiness of the beans. Customers also mention the soft mochi and the generous quantity of beans, which make it a satisfying snack in its own right. It appears to sell out on some days, so go earlier if it is the main reason for your visit.

For more bean-paste sweets, consider the sake manju, monaka, kintsuba or tea manju. Customers mention both anko and mitarashi dango, offering a choice between different kinds of sweetness. Reviews also describe ohagi, warabi mochi and anmitsu, so the range extends from a light snack to a more substantial sweet treat.

Some customers return for the seasonal offerings. Sesame ohagi is available during the equinoctial weeks, while the seasonal jo-namagashi offer the pleasure of choosing by appearance. One original confection, called Mugibatake, wraps a green plum in mochi and then in pastry. Whether you come for the familiar mame daifuku or to seek out a seasonal sweet or something less usual, browsing the selection is part of the appeal.