Takaokafukunobukashitukasa

A cotton curtain called «Noren» hung on the top of the entrance is striking, because a design of currency of the Edo era, «Kaneitsuhou» is depicted on the curtain. The shop was established in the same period and has been on business for more than 300 years. A long history! Bracken rice cake and pão de Castella are noted in this shop and were introduced in a few magazines.
I chose a steamed bun containing sake called «Sakamanjyu». They were served hot because they were always placed in a glass steamer. There is no café in the shop, but a small bench is installed. I ate the Japanese sweet sitting on the bench. The bun was mildly sweet and tasty, but I had it without drinking Japanese tea, which made me thirsty. If you bring it home, you should warm it in a microwave oven or toaster, which makes it tastier. It costs 170 yen or so. I don’t know whether the price is high or not. This sweet is on sale for a limited period in a year. During summer you can’t eat one. So hurry up!