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.
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...
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
You had me at "mochi".
ReplyDeleteJalna :) Take care! Kat
Deleteinteresting about chikaramochi. Probably not even related but when I was at UH, I used to go to Chunky's where the Moiliili FHB is now. They used to have chikara udon which I loved. Udon and mochi, carb overload but was so ono. I guess it's a common meal in Japan because I do see it on menus there and as much as I want to eat it, my weight says NO. I'll cave one day.
ReplyDeleteThis mochi was not related to the udon with mochi V, but interesting to hear about Moiliili back in the day! Take care! Kat
DeleteWe loved Kamakura Kat! Such a cool place!
ReplyDeleteKirk, Kamakura really is a nice place to explore. Take care! Kat
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