chikaramochiya

Chikaramochiya has been in business since 1690!

Their most well known item is the Gongoro Chikaramochi

Oblong shaped mochi is topped with oblong sweet bean paste

I read something online that if you purchase this, it needs to be eaten that day.

Unfortunately they do not sell this version individually or in small amounts.

We instead tried their Gyuhi Chikaramochi...120 yen each

This version has gyuhi (soft mochi) wrapped with sweet bean paste

This is bite sized and perfect for trying.

I'm glad we tried this and would get this version again.

Several things in this area of Kamakura that I had been wanting to see...

Gokurakuji station...which has been used in many J-dramas

Gokurakuji...very peaceful temple

And Goryo Shrine...there is a train crossing right in front, so you can see the train up close...short video here.

We were surprised to learn that Goryo Shrine is right around the corner from Hasedera!

Chikaramochiya

18-18 Sakanoshita

Kamakura, Kanagawa

Closed Wednesdays

Hours: 9:00-18:00

*cash only