This is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop that moved from Kyoto to Tokyo during the Meiji era. I visited to purchase the famous "Gomede Tō" and "Kōraimochi." The shop used to be in the Wakamatsu area, right? But when I arrived, I saw a notice of relocation. The new location is about a 3-minute walk from Ginza 7-chome, so I walked over there. The new shop is bright and spacious, with a welcoming atmosphere. Inside, there is a variety of traditional Japanese sweets such as fresh confections, yokan, candy, and dried sweets. I was looking for Gomede Tō and Kōraimochi, and they offered them in gift boxes, but I decided to buy them individually at 260 yen each before tax. The staff recommended enjoying them on the day of purchase for the best texture. They also advised storing them in an airtight container if needed. Gomede Tō costs 520 yen for 2 pieces before tax, and Kōraimochi costs the same. Gomede Tō is made of red bean paste mixed with rice flour and steamed with a sweet syrup on top. Kōraimochi is made the same way but with white bean paste and matcha. Despite their simple appearance, both are incredibly soft and chewy, with a unique texture. They are not too sweet and have an elegant taste, making them a must-try if you have the chance. I would love to visit again in the future. Thank you for the delicious treats.

It's so hot that I feel like I'm melting, so I took a break here with some shaved ice. The inside of the shop is very stylish and trendy. I chose the shaved ice with ripe plum and honey (1320 yen). There is plenty of plum pulp between the ice. It's perfect for summer and gives you energy with the citric acid.

I heard there is a delicious Japanese confectionery shop here, so I visited. The recommended item is called "Gomidashi-to" which is a steamed confectionery with a long history dating back to the Edo period. It is made by mixing red bean paste with rice flour and steaming it with large-grain honey sprinkled on top. I ordered this for tea. The first serving includes freshly steamed "Gomidashi-to" and matcha tea. You can really smell the red beans, and the texture is moist and chewy, offering a new and elegant taste. It has a mild sweetness and a refined flavor. The hot serving was especially delicious! The second serving includes dried sweets and roasted green tea. The dried sweets are salted kombu, Japanese sugar, and sweet bean paste. They also served a sweet paste which complemented the salted kombu nicely. I also tried a bite of the warabi mochi my mother was eating, and it was different from regular warabi mochi. It was gooey and hot. Such a blissful feeling! Eating freshly made treats feels special and exceptional. Tea service is a bit pricey, but it's nice to indulge in some luxury at 3 o'clock. I thought it would be nice to treat myself to Japanese confectionery once in a while. I would love to visit again. Thank you for the feast!

This traditional Japanese confectionery shop has a long history. They also operate a tea room inside the store, but it's really expensive! A set of traditional sweets and tea costs about 2000 yen! I thought maybe it's because the sweets are really good, but I was shocked to find out that if you buy for takeout, it's only around 300 yen. I don't think I'll be going back for a second time.

About 20 years ago, I used to contact important clients in Iidabashi. One day, one of them gave me a gift and asked if I wanted to try it. When I ate it, it was incredibly delicious! It turned out to be a specialty from Mannendo in Iidabashi. I bought some for myself later and it was still delicious. The sweet bean paste filling in the chewy dough was amazingly tasty. I bought it multiple times as gifts, but sometimes I couldn't resist buying some for myself as well. This story is about Mannendo in Iidabashi. As for this Ginza store, it seems to be a sister store or branch of the Iidabashi store. On this day, I didn't have time to eat at the cafe inside, so I bought 10 pieces to take home. The chairs in the cafe were the same as the ones in my house, which was quite a coincidence. The recipe is probably steamed dough made from rice flour mixed with sweet bean paste. It was chewy with a mild sweetness and incredibly delicious. It's a bit pricey, but it's great for both personal enjoyment and as a gift. Lastly, I saw an Aston Martin on display at a supercar specialty used car dealership in Ginza, and it was really cool!

First Visit in September 2022 (No.3932) 1. Purpose of Visit - Visiting based on new selection criteria 2. Shop Information - Genre on Tabelog: Japanese sweets, dessert shop - Opened on September 11, 2022 - Relocated due to the redevelopment of Ginza Core - Established in 1617 (Genwa 3), a branch of "Kameya Seiei" located in front of Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto, founded during the Genwa era (1615-1624) - "Kameya Seiei" is said to be essential in the history of Japanese sweets, creating the famous "Kiyomizu Kanjizai Dan" *A type of Tang fruit brought by the envoy to Tang Dynasty in the Nara period - Established in Tokyo in 1869 (Meiji 2) at the same time as the Tokyo relocation and slightly later than "Toraya," relocated from Kyoto to Kyobashi in Tokyo in 1872 - The "Kinpira Dango" with a Japanese patterned pouch is so popular that it is listed on Mercari - 10 seats available - Business hours: 11:00-19:00 3. Crowdedness and Atmosphere on the Day - Visited around 12:10 on a weekday, no previous customers but many customers came in to make purchases - More than half of the customers were aiming for the "Kinpira Dango" - Very clean and tidy - A comfortable and spacious seating area with a corner for eating in, offering tea to customers while waiting for packaging 4. Customer Service - The attentiveness and thoughtfulness of the woman who appeared to be the 13th generation owner were outstanding 5. Order Items - Seasonal fresh sweets and matcha for 1,650 yen - Ordered the "Kaki" shaped fresh sweet made with Daifuku flour, with a refined sweetness that should not be underestimated 6. Summary The "Tokyo Relocation" carried out by the Meiji government had a significant impact on the longstanding Japanese confectionery shops in Kyoto. Many confectionery shops decided to move back to Kyoto as they believed, "The Emperor will return to Kyoto soon!" However, the first to advance into Tokyo was the well-known "Toraya," founded in the late Muromachi period (1500s). This swift move to Tokyo was crucial for the existence of the current "Toraya," known for its business acumen. In such circumstances, among the "Kameya" series with numerous shops in Kyoto, only this shop visited this time was quick to advance into Tokyo. On the day, there was an elegant elderly lady who came to purchase the "Kinpira Dango" for a memorial service, showing that even after 150 years in Tokyo, the shop is well known among Tokyo's upper class. Thank you for the meal. [Pre. 05]

Recently opened in Ginza 8-chome. The location is on the first floor of the building where Ebisenka is located. This long-established shop started as "Kameya Izumi" in Kyoto Teramachi Sanjo. They supplied sweets to the Imperial Palace, shogunate officials, temples, and shrines. In addition to various fresh and dried sweets, they started making Kouray Mochi (the prototype of Omochidesu-to) around the Genroku era. With the relocation to Tokyo due to the Meiji Restoration in 1872, they hung a sign saying "Kameya Izumi Mannendo Main Store" in Yaesu Kitamaki-cho. Around the middle of the Meiji era, they changed the previous Kouray Mochi to be like red rice and named it "Omochidesu-to" to sell. The store in Yaesu was lost due to earthquakes and wartime bombings, so they relocated to Ginza. They are currently operating on Samban-dori in Ginza 8-chome. This historic Japanese confectionery shop Mannendo offers a spacious and brand new interior. In the cafe corner, you can also enjoy matcha. This time, I bought three types of upper-class sweets: Ubadama, Kinton, and Fu-manju. Each one costs 432 yen. It's nice that you can buy your favorite one separately. They are small but have a refined taste that is not too sweet. It was a Japanese confectionery that made me feel the dedication of a long-established shop! Perfect for a tea break on a day off. Next time, I would like to try their famous confection "Omochidesu-to"!

I had some time, so I decided to visit a tea shop, but to my surprise, it had moved. The new shop was beautiful, with congratulatory orchids on display. They also had seating for dining in. I bought the classic Gomadashi sugar Korean rice cake, which had a subtly sweet and comforting taste, reminiscent of days gone by. I relaxed and reflected on the passage of time. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

When you're in the mood for shaved ice but don't want a huge portion, this place is perfect for you. They offer a regular size shaved ice (with roasted green tea and rice crackers) as well as a smaller shaved ice with a side of traditional sweets. You can choose from four different flavors for both the shaved ice and the sweets. I tried the ripe plum x Ginza honey ice, and even though it's smaller in size, it's still satisfying. The sweet and sour plum flavor is delicious.

The fern rice cake was excellent. This restaurant offers great value for money.

This is a traditional Japanese confectionery shop that continues to evolve without resting on its history. Their seasonal sweets are exquisite. They offer a course featuring matcha and hojicha, as well as traditional Japanese sweets and Western-style confectionery.

My friend wanted to go to "Mannendo" so we went there after having afternoon tea at Ginza SIX! It was a bit hard to find as it's located behind Ginza SIX according to the map. After circling the street twice, we finally found it. The exterior had a modest and sophisticated atmosphere. It seemed like it had just been renovated. There was also a cafe space with lovely wooden chairs, creating a modern vibe. A couple was enjoying tea and sweets. They had a display of beautiful wagashi and cute dried sweets. My friend bought the "Gomede-to" and matcha mochi set that she was looking for. As we left the shop, my friend gave me the sweets as a gift. I was so happy! It was a small celebration the previous month, and she had bought me the "Gomede-to" because she knew I love Japanese sweets. Thank you so much! The "Gomede-to" resembles red rice and is often enjoyed as a celebratory sweet. It has a chewy texture that is addicting. The sweetness is just right! The matcha mochi was also chewy and had a strong matcha flavor that I love. I didn't know there was a Mannendo in Ginza, but now I want to try their beautiful wagashi next time!

Established in the third year of the Genwa era (1617), this traditional Japanese confectionery shop moved to Ginza 8-chome along with the relocation of the capital to Tokyo. Known for their steamed confectionery called "Gomede-to," this shop offers a unique texture that never gets boring. It's perfect to visit on a hot summer day. Order the Gomede-to and tea set, and it will be served in a steaming basket, accompanied by matcha. The taste is subtly sweet and refined. For the second serving, enjoy hojicha tea with sweets like rakugan. The hojicha tea is especially refreshing on a hot day. The chic, modern Japanese interior with plant decorations by the window is recommended for a relaxing dining experience. You can almost hear the buzzing of cicadas outside.