Located in Kamishichiken, Tenjindo's yaki-mochi has an incredibly thin skin and a transparent sweet bean paste. With each bite, it feels like you're enjoying the sweet bean paste itself. Moreover, the sweetness of the bean paste here is just right, not overly sweet. I'm not sure if it's a branding iron, but the skin is thin, yet crispy. I've tried other yaki-mochi, but this one might stand out. I'll definitely come back for a snack. #yakimochi #Tenjindo #TenjindoYakimochi #Kamishichiken

A long-established mochi shop that has been around since 1952. It is located very close to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. I have visited a few times in the past, but this time was a visit after quite a long time. The mochi costs 130 yen. Perhaps due to the time of day, the only item available was mochi. It is served wrapped in plastic wrap, not freshly baked. I ate it right away, and it was filled with plenty of sweet bean paste, satisfying to eat. The mochi was soft, but it seemed like it would be tastier if reheated. A traditional mochi shop. Kyoto has mochi shops in various places, so it would be interesting to compare and try them out.

After leisurely visiting Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and not seeing many plum blossoms due to delayed blooming this year, I resumed my food journey. In front of the east gate of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, there is a place called "Tenjindo" a little off the side street. The shop sign and curtain had large characters that read "yaki mochi." Although I couldn't find the shop name, the atmosphere created by those characters was quite charming. Inside the shop, traditional Japanese sweets were displayed in an old-fashioned glass case. Besides grilled rice cakes, there were two other types of sweets. The shop owner was delightful; although he seemed like a quiet craftsman at first glance, his explanations about the sweets were interesting and friendly. Since the product names were not written on the showcase, I asked about each one. The owner mentioned, "There are various names for these sweets. The one next to the grilled rice cake is also called 'countryside manju,' 'yabure manju,' or 'usukawa manju.' It has coarse red bean paste inside." The one next to that is generally called the 'rokkaku yaki.' It is named so because it is grilled on six sides. Inside, it has smooth koshi-an." I came to buy grilled rice cakes, but after hearing the owner's explanation, my companion who preferred coarse red bean paste chose the "countryside manju," while I, who preferred smooth red bean paste, chose the "rokkaku yaki." As we were about to pay, a young man, perhaps the owner's son, came out from the back and said, "We have freshly grilled 'mikasa'!" A fourth option appeared out of nowhere! We were in a dilemma. Eventually, we bought the "countryside manju" and the "rokkaku yaki" but decided to skip the "mikasa." Walking along, we started tasting the sweets. The "rokkaku yaki" was delicious! It was still slightly warm, with a sweet and fragrant crust and a smooth koshi-an filling. My companion's "countryside manju" had almost no skin and was made by rolling coarse red bean paste. My companion, who loved red bean paste, devoured it in no time. Suddenly, we both thought, "If these are so delicious, the freshly grilled 'mikasa' must be amazing." Unable to resist, my companion ran back to buy it. When we returned, the owner provided us with freshly made "mikasa." It was incredibly delicious! The fragrant crust was superb, and the more you chewed, the better it tasted. The coarse red bean paste was delightful, with a comforting sweetness. The owner's statement, "Once you try our freshly made 'mikasa,' you won't be able to eat others," heightened our expectations.

Located near Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, I purchased this after visiting the shrine. Following the instructions, I lightly warmed it up after some time had passed. The mochi had a chewy, thin skin and was filled with a generous amount of sweet red bean paste, creating an elegant taste. It reminded me of the Ume-gaeshi mochi from Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine that I had in the past, making me feel nostalgic. The atmosphere of the shop also blended well with the calm ambiance of Nishijin, making it lovely.

In November, during a trip to Kyoto in autumn, I visited with my wife. Tenjindo in Kyoto city. The restaurant is located near Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. They only offer "yakimochi" (grilled rice cakes). The interior of the restaurant felt quite empty, so we decided to purchase and eat at the storefront. The yakimochi costs 130 yen and is wrapped in something like plastic wrap. It is a palm-sized round rice cake with a thin skin, a moderate sweetness, and plenty of smooth sweet bean paste with a refreshing sweetness. It was delicious (^o^)丿 [Afterword] There are many places offering sweets in Kyoto city, and the quality is unexpectedly high, so I often find myself stopping by even at street shops. Therefore, whenever I travel to Kyoto, I always make sure to visit a sweets shop. Thank you for the meal (^o^)丿

I visited this place when I went to the Kitano Tenmangu Shrine area. After walking along the Kita-Shichiken street, I stopped by here and bought a grilled mochi as a snack. The grilled mochi was not freshly grilled but wrapped in plastic wrap, so it might be tastier if you warm it up before eating, but we ate it on the spot. Since the grilled mochi is wrapped in plastic wrap, it's easy to eat while holding it. The size is small enough to fit in the palm of my hand. You can easily take a bite. Inside the thin-skinned mochi, there was plenty of slightly sweet red bean paste! The mochi was soft and easy to eat, making it a really nice and casual snack to enjoy while strolling or visiting the area. The price is reasonable, so it might be a good idea to buy a lot and take them home as souvenirs. I think it would also be delicious to take it home and grill it again before eating. If I have the chance to come nearby again, I would like to buy it as a snack to take home.

Celebrating my son's entrance exam success with a stroll in Kyoto. Visited Kitano Tenmangu Shrine to celebrate my eldest son's passing the exam. Discovered a grilled rice cake shop nearby for the first time. [Summary] Grilled rice cake for 130 yen, about 40x40mm in size and slightly over 10mm thick. Fragrant with a thin crispy skin and filled mainly with sweet red bean paste. The red bean paste is not overpowering, very delicious. The skin serves only to hold the red bean paste. Best consumed on the day of purchase.

There is a shop at the entrance of the east gate of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, near the entrance of Kamishichiken. Along with Nagaro Mochi, it is a specialty of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. Today, I came to see the early blooming plum blossoms. I paid a 1000 yen entrance fee to enter the plum garden. In January, the flower garden, "Setsugekka," a legendary garden with snow, moon, and flowers, was revived. By the way, the snow is at Myoman-ji Temple, and the moon is at Kiyomizu Temple. I bought two yakimochi from a shop near the east gate, wrapped in plastic wrap due to the coronavirus pandemic. They were still slightly warm and delicious. However, they only sold yakimochi. Amazing. I took a walk around Kamishichiken. Only a small part of the plum blossoms were blooming.

There is no parking lot, and there is a coin-operated parking nearby. Happy New Year! In 2022, I visited a shop located on the approach to the east gate of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine for my first visit of the year. This shop stands out with its sign for yakimochi and other simple sweets. I purchased a Rokuhouyaki, a wheat-based pastry. The inside is filled with sweet bean paste, and the outside is baked to a refreshing sweetness, offering a deliciously simple taste. Such unassuming food has a nostalgic charm and is delightful. It may not be crowded, but it is a shop that I really like.

There is a sign with the characters "やきもち" in large letters. This is a traditional Japanese confectionery shop located in front of the East Gate of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. Similar to the confections found in front of Kamigamo Shrine. While it may not be as well-known as the ones in front of Kamigamo Shrine, the taste is quite good. The combination of subtly sweet red bean paste and soft mochi is exquisite. It is a modest shop, but I believe it deserves more popularity as a gate-front confectionery. When I visited Hofu Tenmangu Shrine about two months ago, there was a type of confectionery called "Tenjin Mochi," and there is also a confectionery called "Umegaeshi Mochi" in front of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. I wonder if there is some connection between Tenjin-sama and mochi.

My child dislikes red bean paste, but the yakimochi here is an exception! It has a refined sweetness. I tend to overeat it because it's so good. It's also a great gift for others, and at 130 yen per piece, it's cheap. However, if you buy too many and plan to eat them the next day, the taste deteriorates quickly. I like to bake them in the oven, but eating them on the same day is the best!

I went to the area near Kitano Tenmangu Shrine today. I heard there was a popular "yakimochi" shop nearby, so I decided to stop by. Tenjindo, established in 1952, had a large sign that said "yakimochi". The yakimochi was priced at 130 yen each, which was quite reasonable. When I visited, there was a sign saying "7 left". It seems the shop closes once they sell out. I brought the yakimochi home and tried it right away. The surface had a nice charred look, and as soon as I unwrapped it, a delicious smell of grilled rice cake wafted out. It had a simple taste. The rice cake was thin with plenty of sweet red bean paste. The surface was well grilled, yet when I bit into it, the rice cake had a chewy and elastic texture. It might be fun to stroll around Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and enjoy some street food along the way.

In the area of Kitano, popular among Nishijin weavers, is Tenjindo, located in front of the East Gate of Tenjin Shrine. It may not stand out to tourists, so it doesn't seem to be very popular, but it's a nostalgic favorite among local weavers and elderly people on the west side: the Mikasa manju. With its soft skin and simple red bean paste filling, it's a nostalgic and humble manju that makes you want to eat more. It's perfect for a snack at 3 o'clock. Since it doesn't last long, it may not be suitable as a souvenir, but the freshly made hotcake-style manju with a subtly sweet red bean paste filling is well-received by adults. It could be a nice gift for grandpas and grandmas. Right now, perhaps due to COVID-19, they only have grilled rice cakes available. Just give me one, please! 130 yen.

After visiting Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, I stumbled upon this shop while walking nearby. The exterior exuded a delicious atmosphere, so I couldn't resist stopping by. I bought one to eat on the spot, and it was so tasty that I went back to buy more as souvenirs. They said it would last for about 2 days, and that it could also be frozen. On the second day, it had become a bit hard, so I followed their advice and toasted it for a bit. The outside became crispy, and it had a different deliciousness to it.

A traditional Japanese confectionery shop near Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. Inside the glass case, there are beautifully arranged dorayaki and manju. I tried yakimochi, which is made by wrapping sweet red bean paste in mochi and then grilling it. It has a simple and delicious taste with a nice balance of sweetness and a hint of saltiness. I heard it tastes even better when microwaved. ^_^

As soon as I left the east gate of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, I saw a large sign with the name "Yakimochi" in black letters on a white curtain. Wow! It looks so simple and nice. I don't even know the name of the store, haha. (Later, I saw in other people's posts that there used to be a sign with the store's name). Even though I had just eaten Chogoromo Mochi, I couldn't resist trying this one! So... I went through the curtain and entered the store right away... Inside, there was a large old-fashioned showcase with individually wrapped Japanese sweets lined up. Of course, I bought one "Yakimochi (130 yen/tax included)". I bit into it right there at the storefront. Ah! This is delicious! The baked dough is fragrant and very nice. The sweet red bean paste inside is also subtly sweet and nice. The harmony between the dough and the paste is amazing, and I'm glad I tried this. Honestly, I prefer this over Chogoromo Mochi. Now, about this store. If it's nearby, I'd like to try other sweets besides Yakimochi. It has a charmingly traditional atmosphere. I hope this store near the gate of Tenjin-san continues to thrive. Thank you for the meal.

Located right near the east gate of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is "Tenjindo." The large noren curtain and sign of "Yakimochi" are the landmarks. Inside the shop window, handmade "yakimochi," "mikasa," "inaka manju," and "kintsuba" are lined up. Today (the 25th), I went to Tenjin for the first time and had a light meal. It wasn't as crowded as I thought, probably because it was Saturday morning. However, this place is popular. Those buying souvenirs were lining up. Since we were having a light meal, we got two pieces each of "yakimochi" and "inaka manju." We had the inaka manju after taking it home. I like the good texture of the sweet bean paste here without any peculiar sweetness. Thank you for the meal (o^—^o) Smile.

Located on the north side of Gotsuji Street, just east of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, when you go up Omote-dori from Imadegawa Street in Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City. The exterior features a large noren curtain and has a simple appearance, while the interior has a homely atmosphere with no frills. Yaki-mochi is individually wrapped and sold, with Mikasa and Hachikata-yaki also displayed in the showcase. Warm tea is provided on the tables inside the store, so you can purchase the products and sit down to eat. The yaki-mochi has a flat shape with a generous amount of filling, and the rice cake is firm with a fragrant browned surface. The filling is carefully cooked using a hearth and firewood, while the rice cake is moist and has a soft elasticity. It has a gentle flavor with a restrained sweetness, and a solid texture with an exquisite balance between the rice cake and filling. The yaki-mochi is popular and often sold out by morning, made with care one by one, which is a distinctive feature. It has been rooted near the east gate of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine for many years, and gives the impression of being a store loved by local customers and worshippers.

It's just right for a commoner's snack. At 120 yen each, it's nice that you can buy just one. When you feel like having a slightly sweet red bean paste, head to the north side of Gotsuji Street in front of the east gate of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. The sign is in big letters that say "Yakimochi." It's a nostalgic treat! Popular among the elderly! Yakimochi and Mikasa manju are great. Feel free to take some home, red bean lovers will love it. When you come to Kitano, whether it's Tenjindo in Kamigamo or Shinbado or Aoiya in Shimogamo, Ebisuya Kayubei doesn't last long, so today or tomorrow is just right. Kyoto shrines always have gate-side sweets. Sweet tooth? You'll be delighted with these sweet rice cakes. Gate-side sweets are a fun part of making memories on a Kyoto trip. If you're looking for cheap and delicious sweets, gate-side sweets are the way to go! There are plenty of traditional Japanese sweets shops around Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, even seven of them. (^∇^)

The shop near Tenjin-san, the grilled rice cakes here are also delicious.