Wagashi in Shizuoka
‐ Japanese Confectionery –
Shizuoka Prefecture is famous for its tea production, and you can find tea fields everywhere. Many traditional Japanese sweets in Shizuoka also incorporate tea, so be sure to look for them when you visit. Enjoy the delightful combination of Shizuoka’s aromatic tea and wagashi (Japanese sweets). Here, we’ll introduce a few of our staff’s favorite shops.
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Delicious Wagashi Shops around Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Yomogi Kintsuba Tokiya
Located inside the traditional hand craft arts center “Takumishuku” in Mariko, “Yomogi Kintsuba Tokiya” offers a variety of wagashi (Japanese sweets), including their famous Yomogi Kintsuba. You can watch the staff carefully bake each piece through the glass window at the front of the shop. Soft, chewy outer layer and a generous amount of sweet red bean paste inside.
[Address] 3240-1 Mariko, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka, 421-0103
Kameya Honten
Omaezaki City is famous for being the nesting site of the endangered loggerhead sea turtles. Kameya’s Kame Manju is considered a good luck charm and is popular for celebrations and souvenirs. The soft, moist dough is filled with smooth red bean paste made with 100% Hokkaido adzuki beans.
[Address] 4110-4 Ikeshinden, Omaezaki, Shizuoka 437-1612
Hanaakari
You’ll find beautiful wagashi presented on elegant plates with glass domes. There are various types of wagashi, but my favorite is the ohagi. The kinako-coated ohagi has the perfect balance of sweetness from the red bean paste and the delightful aroma of roasted soy flour. They also offer freshly made an-doughnuts on Tuesdays!
[Address] 9-21 Nagasakiminamicho, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka, 424-0068
Daikokuya Seikaho
The photo shows Daikokuya’s chestnut steamed yokan. The large chestnuts shine like the moon, making it a truly luxurious treat. Daikokuya’s wagashi are all reasonably priced, and there are many other types of sweets available besides yokan. ※Please note that the chestnut steamed yokan is a seasonal item, so it may no longer be available in-store.
[Address] 2-3-8 Oiwa, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka, 420-0886
Shizuoka Meidai Shiotsu Komanjurouho Honten
Founded in 1900, this shop’s sake manju is made using traditional techniques with rice malt. The subtle aroma of the sake, the chewy skin, and the smooth red bean paste come together to create a simple yet satisfying treat.
[Address] 28-1 Jotocho, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Teshamanku
Teshamanku Monaka is a local delicacy from the mountain area of Ikawa in Shizuoka, known as “Okushizu.” The monaka is shaped like the traditional Ikawa bento box, filled with smooth red bean paste and yuzu-flavored mochi. It’s the perfect treat to enjoy with tea.
[Sales Location] South Alps UNESCO Eco-Park, Ikawa Visitor Center
Tawaraya
Though small, each bite of their strawberry daifuku is pure bliss. A plump, juicy strawberry is nestled in smooth white bean paste and wrapped in soft, delicate habutaemochi. The moment you take a bite, the sweetness of the bean paste, the tart juiciness of the strawberry, and the gentle chew of the mochi come together in perfect harmony.
[Address] 6-2-26 Magarikane, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City
Japanese Tea Cafés are also recommended！
Be sure to check out the limited-time Suruga Afternoon Tea!
Suruga Afternoon Tea is a new style of afternoon tea where you can enjoy Japanese tea and sweets.
In Shizuoka, some cafes and restaurants are offering this until the end of February, so be sure to visit and experience it!
The official website for Suruga Afternoon Tea is here. (Japanese)
FIEJA Vol. 13 includes a feature on Suruga Afternoon Tea. You can download it here.
