I enjoyed the Yagyu Meika "Echizan Mochi" for 108 yen and the "Karatachi" for 108 yen during snack time. The "Karatachi" is a steamed bun with white bean paste and a refreshing yuzu flavor. They were delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Founded in the first year of the Bunkyū era, this long-established confectionery shop has been beloved as the official confectionery of the Tachibana clan in Yanagawa. Their showcase displays a variety of cakes, as well as both Western and Japanese sweets. The "Karatachi" (97 yen) is a small baked manju filled with white bean paste. While it is said to have a yuzu flavor, it is not very noticeable, but it is simple and delicious. The "Karatachi no Hana" (119 yen) is like a long castella or financier with apple and pineapple options. Wrapped in silver paper, it is moister and has a stronger butter flavor compared to similar products from other shops, and the acidity of the pineapple complements it well. The "Haku-shū Shihi" (130 yen) is a monaka with the name of the poet from Yanagawa, Kitahara Hakushū, depicted on it. It has a firm black bean paste filling and a refined sweetness, making it delicious. The shop also accepts reservations for decorative cakes, offering a mix of new and traditional sweets like the Fruit Daifuku.

Strolling around Yanagawa was also enjoyable because of the sweet shops. This shop was right next to the eel restaurant where we had our meal. It was established in the first year of the Bunkyu era as the official confectionery of the Tachibana clan. They had a variety of traditional Japanese sweets at affordable prices, even available for purchase individually. I bought some items including the Koshan Mochi. Koshan Mochi is a specialty of Yanagawa, made of moist white bean paste wrapped in chewy refined white rice cake, sprinkled with Japanese raw sugar. It is pronounced as "Kosan Mochi", and it was displayed in many souvenir shops. It has a good shelf life, but it contains preservatives.

December 2016. Night. - Koshan Mochi 90 yen x2 (excluding tax) - Soba Manju 100 yen (excluding tax) Koshan Mochi, a specialty of Yanagawa. Saw the sign while driving by and decided to stop by. Koshan Mochi, it sounded familiar. It's a traditional Japanese sweet from a historic town, and it's delicious. - Koshan Mochi (4.0) A soft white bean paste wrapped in mochi. A small bite-sized treat, less than 3cm. The mochi has a nice chewiness and the white bean paste is not too sweet, with a refreshing taste. It must be made with wasanbon sugar. It's a bit pricey for the size, but the taste makes it worth it. It's dangerous because you can easily eat many of them. - Soba Manju (2.5) A small soba manju, about 3cm in diameter. It seems to have been steamed for a while. Not much of a soba aroma or sweetness, but the sweetness of the red bean paste stands out. When you break it open, you can see the soba-colored skin of the red bean paste. Soba manju in this region tends to have a high red bean paste ratio, and this one seems to be on the higher side. I tried a bite of the other one that my wife chose. I'm not sure about the other ones besides Koshan Mochi. Koshan Mochi is definitely a "must-try".

There is a confectionery store in Yanagawa City called "Kosan Sohonten" or "Baikado Kosan." They offer a variety of traditional Japanese sweets, including the famous Kosan Mochi, as well as some limited edition Western-style sweets. One of their specialties is the "Trevi," which is a soft pastry filled with strawberry jam (although other flavors are available). The pastry has a buttery aroma and a sweet and tangy taste from the jam. It is small in size and has a packaging and taste that leans towards Western-style desserts.

Traditional Japanese sweets from the past♪ "Ume Kado Etsuyama Honten" Etsuyama Mochi. I remembered this place when Fukuoka was featured on TV. I brought back "Etsuyama Mochi" from "Ume Kado Etsuyama Honten" when I visited Fukuoka at the beginning of April. It is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop located in Yanagawa, the birthplace of Kitahara Hakushu. The "Etsuyama Mochi" has white bean paste inside and a chewy rice cake-like exterior. It was a delicious combination. The "Karatachi" had my favorite sweet potato paste inside, and it was moist and tasty. All of them had an elegant taste, and I felt like I understood why this shop is loved by many. "Ume Kado Etsuyama Honten" Address: 12 Kyomachi, Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Tel: 0944-72-2197 Business Hours: 8:30-21:00 Closed: No regular holidays.

I received a gift from a friend in Okawa, and I remembered Alice's face when I received it in front of her. She looked like she wanted to eat that snack. When I showed it to Alice while it was still wrapped, she pretended not to know. She quickly asked for just the contents. When I showed her, she started licking the elegant and delicious Wasanbon sugar. I only let her have a little bit, about the size of a pinky finger, and then she took a bite in Kichihiro's mouth. It was elegant and soft, like a baby's skin. It felt nice. I also received Koshan Mochi from a friend who visited Yanagawa. It was from Umekado, established in the first year of the Bunkyu era. Probably even the Tachibana clan lord must have eaten Koshan Mochi. It was an elegant Koshan Mochi, not too big in size, with a soft and melty texture and a moist white bean paste. They use the finest grade of Wasanbon sugar from Shikoku. The skin of Koshan Mochi is like a baby's cheek. When you pinch it, it stretches and goes into your mouth. It was delicious.

It was right in front of Yanagawa Station. This is a famous traditional Japanese sweets shop not only in Yanagawa but also in the surrounding area. I bought kushi dango. It came with 8 skewers with 2 dango each for 700 yen. The taste of the anko filling was amazing. The dango itself was also soft and had a really refined flavor. The anko was finely textured, not overly sweet, and didn't have the sticky feeling that dango sometimes has. It had a smooth mouthfeel, almost like eating silk. I definitely want to buy it again.

I had been wanting to visit a popular traditional Japanese confectionery shop in Yanagawa. The main store offers a limited selection of Western sweets (cakes) only. I found this information online and decided to visit the shop to satisfy my sweet tooth. - Shop Details: Established in the first year of the Bunkyu era as the official confectionery shop of the Tachibana clan in Yanagawa, this long-standing traditional Japanese confectionery shop has a bright, modern atmosphere with a mix of Japanese and Western sweets. - Products & Prices: Their signature product is the "Kosan Mochi," along with seasonal fresh sweets, daifuku, baked sweets, and dried sweets, all priced around 100 yen. The Western sweets available only at the main store include cakes, pudding, cream puffs, roll cakes, cookies, and other baked goods, with prices ranging from around 200 yen for simple items to around 300 yen for cakes. - Cream Puff (115 yen): A light and fluffy cream puff with a slightly sweet cookie crust. The custard inside has a hint of liquor flavor, and the cream is old-fashioned with a simple, not-too-sweet taste. - Congratulations (84 yen): A unique Japanese confection that looks like red rice at first glance. It has a pale pink colored sweet paste with a strong sweetness, making it useful for celebrations and special occasions. - Mame Daifuku (105 yen): A robust daifuku with a strong presence, filled with salty edamame beans. The sweet bean paste inside is rich in sweetness, and the balance between the sweetness of the bean paste and the saltiness of the edamame beans may be divisive. - Walnut Mochi (84 yen): A chewy and elastic mochi with a texture similar to Yubeshi mochi. It contains fragrant walnuts scattered throughout. The balance between the earthy brown mochi, simple sweetness, and walnut flavor is good, making it easy and enjoyable to eat. - Kosan Mochi (92 yen): A soft and chewy sweet rice cake with a light white bean paste inside. The surface is coated with wasanbon sugar, which may sometimes fall off (laughs). Compared to Shirayukido's Kosan Mochi, this one from Shubado is sweeter and more innovative. Among the items I tried, I found the Walnut Mochi to be my favorite due to its mild sweetness and easy-to-eat taste. I am interested in trying the Coffee Daifuku and Pudding next time I visit. Thank you for the meal.

This is a traditional Japanese confectionery shop located on the main street of Yanagawa, Kyoto-machi Street. It was founded in the first year of the Bunkyu era as the official confectionery maker for the Tachibana domain. Their signature confection is called "Koshan Mochi." It is very soft, small, and round in shape, with elegant packaging that makes it a popular choice for high-quality gifts. It is similar to Yamaguchi's "Tongue Drum," but it has a unique deliciousness and stretchiness that is perfect for enjoying with premium Yame green tea. While it is best when fresh, some people also enjoy lightly toasting it for a different taste.