Japanese sweetsToritsudaigaku Station2 min walk
Chimoto
ちもと
Bamboo sheath-wrapped brown sugar gyuhi with cashew nuts: a historic confection loved as a souvenir for its melt-in-the-mouth texture
- Signature Yakumo Mochi confection
- Brown sugar gyuhi with cashew nuts
- Bamboo-tube mizu-yokan Chikuro
- Fragrant mugwort kusa dango
- Popular for gifts and souvenirs
- Short walk from Toritsu-daigaku Station
- Takeout available
- Atmospheric historic shop ambiance
Just a few minutes' walk from Toritsu-daigaku Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line, Chimoto is a beloved local wagashi shop with a refined exterior marked by a white noren curtain. The signature sweet is Yakumo Mochi, individually wrapped in bamboo sheath, blending Japanese, Western, and Chinese nuances by tucking cashew nuts inside brown sugar-flavored gyuhi. In the mouth, its melting softness, refined brown sugar sweetness, and the aroma of roasted nuts harmonize in a creation praised as truly one-of-a-kind. Fresh seasonal sweets—such as mugwort-scented kusa dango, bamboo-tube mizu-yokan Chikuro, and monaka generously filled with chunky tsubu-an bean paste—are elegantly displayed in glass cases. The cozy interior features 3 tables surrounded by warm wood, complemented by attentive staff who provide thoughtful descriptions of each sweet. Fully non-smoking and accommodating takeout at approachable prices, it is a delightful place to drop by on the way from the station for a gift.
Details
- Cuisine
- Dishes
- Address
- 1-4-6 Yakumo, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-0023, Japan
Address in Japanese: 東京都目黒区八雲1-4-6
- Nearest station
- Toritsudaigaku Station2 min walk (143 m)
- Phone
- 03-3718-4643
- Budget
- Lunch
- –¥999
- Dinner
- ¥1,000–¥1,999
- Reservations
- Reservations accepted
- Payment
- Credit cardAccepted
- E-moneyAccepted
- QR code paymentAccepted
- Seats
- 10 seats
- Table seats
- Private room
- Smoking
- Non-smoking
- Parking
- No
- Private hire
- Not available
Opening hours
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| Wed–Thu | Closed |
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Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.
Features & facilities
- Open for lunch
- Takeout
Map & access
1-4-6 Yakumo, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-0023, Japan
Address in Japanese: 東京都目黒区八雲1-4-6
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