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Japanese sweetsJinbocho Station4 min walk

Okashidokoro Sasama

御菓子処 さゝま

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Matsuba monaka harmonizing a crisp, fragrant wafer with smooth red bean paste: the refined charm of Japanese sweets in Jimbocho since early Showa

  • Signature Matsuba monaka
  • Seasonal fresh confections (jonamagashi)
  • Aromatic mugwort kusa dango
  • Moderately sweet smooth red bean paste
  • Favored for gifts and souvenirs
  • Easy to visit alone
  • Historic shop founded in 1931
  • Focus on takeout

Standing quietly along a street in Jimbocho framed by a hedge and bamboo plantings, Okashidokoro Sasama is a Japanese confectionery shop established in 1931. Its signature offering is Matsuba monaka, renowned for the balance between its thinly baked, fragrant, crisp wafer and smooth, moderately sweet strained red bean paste. The showcase features seasonal jonamagashi such as Kumo no Mine and Ajisai, making the selection process delightful as the offerings rotate with the seasons. Mugwort-scented kusa dango and kashiwamochi wrapped in aromatic oak leaves are also beloved seasonal favorites. The interior, adorned with well-aged furnishings, possesses the serene calm of a Kyoto machiya townhouse, complemented by soft-mannered customer service that includes gentle advice on handling delicate sweets. Boxed sets of monaka and yokan are highly prized as gifts for superiors, and reservations by telephone are also accepted. Entirely non-smoking with a focus on takeout, it is an easy spot to drop by during a stroll.

Details

Cuisine
Address
1-23 Kandajinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051, Japan

Address in Japanese: 東京都千代田区神田神保町1-23

Nearest station
Phone
03-3294-0978
Budget
Lunch
–¥999
Dinner
–¥999
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Payment
  • Credit cardAccepted(VISA, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UnionPay)
  • E-moneyNot accepted
  • QR code paymentNot accepted
Seats
  • Private room
Smoking
Non-smoking
Parking
No
Private hire
Not available
Opened
1931

Opening hours

Mon–Sat
  • 09:30–18:00
SunClosed
HolidaysClosed

Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Features & facilities

  • Open for lunch
  • Takeout

Map & access

1-23 Kandajinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051, Japan

Address in Japanese: 東京都千代田区神田神保町1-23

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