Japanese sweetsSanjo Station2 min walk
Honke Tsukimochiya Naomasa
本家月餅家直正
Melt-in-the-mouth pure bracken-starch dough wrapped around smooth red bean paste: warabimochi preserved by a venerable shop founded in 1804
- Famous warabimochi filled with red bean paste
- Fragrant kinako re-roasted in-house
- Pleasantly textured awamochi millet cakes
- Ideal for Kyoto gifts and souvenirs
- Convenient stop while strolling around Sanjo
- Historic confectionery founded in 1804
- Takeout only
- Reservations and holds available
Located along Kiyamachi-dori by the Takase River, just steps away from Sanjo Station, Honke Tsukimochiya Naomasa is a venerable Kyoto wagashi shop dating back to 1804 with a history of over 200 years, marked by its wooden sign. Its famous warabimochi is crafted uniquely with meltingly soft dough made from pure bracken starch (hon-warabiko) wrapping generous smooth red bean paste, then coated with fragrant kinako soybean flour re-roasted in-house after delivery. With an elegant, refined sweetness, it has a reputation for transforming people's perception of warabimochi. Made to be eaten on the day of purchase to preserve its delicate texture, this fresh confection is carefully packed in partitioned boxes, with staff kindly advising on how to carry it without spoiling the shape. Reservations and holds by phone or in store are welcome, making it a reliable stop for Kyoto gifts or shopping during sightseeing. Behind the glass sliding doors, the showcase also features textured awamochi (foxtail millet rice cakes), cute petite baked confections, and seasonal jo-namagashi, making the selection process an enjoyable part of the experience.
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- Cuisine
- Dishes
- Address
- Dori Sanjo Agaru Kamiosakacho 530 Kiyacho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 604-0961, Japan
Address in Japanese: 京都府京都市中京区木屋町通三条上ル上大阪町530
- Nearest station
- Sanjo Station2 min walk (153 m)
- Kyotoshiyakushomae Station3 min walk (240 m)
- Sanjokeihan Station4 min walk (286 m)
- Phone
- 075-231-0175
- Budget
- Lunch
- –¥999
- Dinner
- ¥1,000–¥1,999
- Reservations
- Reservations accepted
- Payment
- Credit cardNot accepted
- E-moneyNot accepted
- QR code paymentNot accepted
- Seats
- 0 seats
- Counter seats
- Table seats
- Private room
- Smoking
- Non-smoking
- Parking
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Accessibility
- No
- Power outlets
- No
- Private hire
- Not available
- Opened
- 1804
Opening hours
| Mon–Tue |
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|---|---|
| Wed–Thu | Closed |
| Fri–Sun |
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| Holidays | Closed |
Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.
Features & facilities
- Open for lunch
- Budget-friendly
- Takeout
Map & access
Dori Sanjo Agaru Kamiosakacho 530 Kiyacho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 604-0961, Japan
Address in Japanese: 京都府京都市中京区木屋町通三条上ル上大阪町530
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