When I tried to buy some daigaku imo at Chiba-ya nearby, they were sold out because the person in front of me bought the last one. So, I ended up coming to this place instead. I didn't have a great impression of the taste last time I tried it. There were five people in line, but since it was for takeout, I thought it would be quick, but it took 30 minutes until I could make a purchase. The staff were too slow in their work. Also, the price was high and the taste was just average, so I won't be coming back here again. There were two types available, and I think it was 1800 yen for 250g each. I remember Miyabi's daigaku imo being more delicious. My friend said that Azuma's was tasty.

When you come to Asakusa, you must try the Daigakuimo (candied sweet potatoes)! Since I didn't have time to go all the way to Chiba-ya, I visited the Orange Street branch of Kocho, a sweet potato shop with five locations in Asakusa. They offer a variety of specialty sweet potato treats such as Daigakuimo, sweet potato yokan, and sweet potato karinto, as well as Western-style desserts like sweet potato pudding and satsuma imo muffins. The Daigakuimo is their most popular item, featuring a rich and chewy texture with a generous coating of honey. The Azuma variety offers a firm and chunky texture with a sweet and crispy candy coating, while the Miyabi variety is moist and finely textured, coated in honey for a luxurious taste. Although quite sweet, these high-quality Daigakuimo treats are sure to be appreciated as souvenirs.

I was looking for shops where I could use the children's vouchers in Taito Ward and decided to stop by here for a stroll. The main item was sweet potatoes, so I bought a cup for eating on the go (700 yen) and a sweet potato yokan because I love it (340 yen). Each sweet potato was very large and satisfying to eat. I didn't find it difficult to eat. The sweet potato yokan was cold and moist like red bean paste, but not too heavy and delicious.

Tokyo Asakusa "Oimoyasan Kosho: Asakusa Orange Street Main Store" - I visited my favorite sweet potato shop, "Oimoyasan Kosho," located near Sensoji Temple in Asakusa. It had been a while since I last had their sweet potato treats, so I decided to stop by. When I entered the store, I noticed a hidden gem - sweet potato muffins. I couldn't resist and ended up buying the plain and matcha flavors along with their signature sweet potato dessert. The sweet potato treat had a smooth and delicious texture, combining the sweetness of sweet potato with buttercream. The sweet potato muffins were also delightful, with a perfect balance of butter, sweet potato, and matcha flavors. I enjoyed walking down the Nakamise Street, feeling like I was climbing a mountain of golden sweet potatoes.

I bought the university potato. Unlike typical university potatoes, the sauce was not too thick and the potato itself was soft and delicious. The sauce was light and refreshing, not too sweet or heavy, making it easy to eat without any resistance.

Long time no see! Oimoya Koshin, a very famous sweet potato shop in the Asakusa area! It's as popular as ever, just like in the past! I live nearby, so I haven't been there in a while, but my friends from Chiba came to Asakusa, so I visited the shop after a long time. There are many shops in Asakusa, but this time I went to the shop on Orange Street. There are benches for four people to sit, so you don't have to eat while standing, unlike many other shops in Asakusa. There are only four seats, but the turnover is fast, so if it's available, you're lucky! You can sit and eat! I visited around 12:30 on a holiday, and although the bench was full with three groups in front of me, by the time I finished buying, the bench was completely empty! I got the cup of Daigakuimo with four large sweet potatoes inside. It was filled with plenty of honey. The outside was crispy, and the inside was fluffy! The sweet potato itself was very delicious! It has sweetness, but not too overwhelming, so it goes well with the sweet honey. My friend and I shared one cup, which was just right for eating while walking around! It's also good for sharing if you want to try other foods while walking around! It fills you up quite a bit and has good staying power. It has a shelf life of three days, so it's also good as a souvenir. The sweet potato also looked delicious!

According to Asakusa, I usually buy sweet potatoes here and take them home. Today, I purchased a comparison set of the classic "Miyabi" and the seasonal sweet potato "Aikomachi" for 1800 yen. Miyabi has a slightly firm texture on the outside, while Aikomachi has a soft overall feel. Personally, I prefer the soft texture of Aikomachi.

- Up until now, I have been trying sweet potato soft serves from Funawa and Mangando in Asakusa. This time, I decided to try the purple sweet potato soft serve from Oimoyasan Koshin, also located along Orange Street. - The purple sweet potato soft serve (400 yen) had a generous portion and was served in a waffle cone. It was satisfying to have soft serve all the way to the bottom of the cone. - However, I couldn't quite taste the "sweet potato flavor" in it. It tasted more like milky soft serve, with a noticeable gap in terms of the purple sweet potato's color, taste, and aroma. - Despite that, it was still a delicious soft serve, and I would definitely consider going back for more.

I bought some university sweet potatoes and shared them with my friends! Each piece was large and satisfying to eat! They were covered in plenty of sweet syrup and were very sweet. There were multiple types of sweet potatoes so you could compare the flavors. They also sell sweet potato sweets like sweet potato pie. This time I tried the university sweet potatoes, but personally I felt that the sweet potatoes were a little dry. Of course, they were sweet enough, but it felt like the sweetness of the syrup was overpowering the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes. They were delicious, but I couldn't eat too many of them haha. I'm not particularly a big fan of university sweet potatoes to begin with ^_^; If I go again, I would try the sweet potato pie instead... Thank you for the meal!

On Sunday at 6:00 PM, I stopped by to buy a souvenir for my home. This shop, which has several locations in Asakusa and was also featured on TV, sells sweet potato sweets. - Daigaku Imo Satsuma (200g 720 yen): This simple Japanese sweet is made by deep-frying seasonal sweet potatoes and coating them in honey. Despite its simplicity, you can fully enjoy the deliciousness of the sweet potatoes. They source their sweet potatoes from contracted farmers, so you can enjoy a rich flavor and a soft texture. The honey with a good aroma paired perfectly with the sweet potatoes.

On October 14, 2021, Thursday, around 5:00 PM, I purchased university sweet potatoes from a shop called Oimoyasan Koshin in Asakusa Orange Street. I bought 200g for about 1000 yen. The sweet potatoes were crispy on the outside, moist and sweet on the inside, and tasted delicious. I enjoyed them as a snack with soy milk. The shop seemed to cater to tourists, but the quality of the sweet potatoes exceeded my expectations. I would recommend trying their sweet potatoes if you are in Asakusa looking for a tasty souvenir.

This is a university sweet potato shop in Asakusa, but this time we participated in the "Edo-style Asakusa Festival" at Sendai Mitsukoshi. We sold two types of sweet potatoes, "Azuma" and "Miyabi", and chose "Miyabi" this time. It has a sugar-coated surface that is crispy. This texture is new to me. It was a delicious sweet potato.

I received a University Imo Azuma♪ It was so satisfying when I was tired. The sweetness is irresistible for those who love sweet things♪ It's full of calories and carbohydrates, so I can only come occasionally, but I will remember this sweetness firmly in my mind.

I had always been curious about it whenever I came to Asakusa, but I hadn't eaten it in years. So I decided to buy it. I bought the sweet potato for 300 yen (tax included) to take home, but if you want to eat it on the spot, they will wrap it in wax paper for you. The expiration date was just two days away, so I had it just in time. I thought the taste might have decreased because some time had passed since it was made, but it was shiny, smooth, not too sweet, and delicious. There was no noticeable fiber that is common in sweet potatoes. I was impressed by the expertise of the potato specialty store. I definitely want to eat it again. I also love the neighboring Imokin, so I'll probably buy them alternately. The salesperson, wearing a "training" badge, was also very friendly and cute. Friendliness is important, isn't it?

Founded in the 9th year of the Meiji era, the sweet potato wholesaler "Kawasho Shoten" operates a sweet potato confectionery specialty store. In Asakusa, there are many shops that specialize in "sweet potato" sweets, and among them, Chiba-ya and Koshin are famous for their sweet potato with sweet bean paste. I have loved sweet potato with sweet bean paste since I was a child and used to buy it often from the deli section, but when I first tried Chiba-ya's sweet potato with sweet bean paste, I was shocked by its deliciousness. So, this time, I decided to do a taste comparison. I purchased Azuma (Koyoshi/250g 700 yen including tax). Types of sweet potatoes: On this day, there were two types, "Miyabi" and "Azuma" (Chiba-ya does not disclose the variety and it may change depending on the season). Shape: Sliced into rounds. The edges are trimmed. The shapes and sizes are consistent (Chiba-ya also slices into rounds, but the shapes and sizes are inconsistent). Sweetness: The sweetness is moderate and has an elegant taste. They generously coat it with sweet bean paste (Chiba-ya has a stronger soy sauce flavor). Founded: 9th year of Meiji (1876). (Chiba-ya was founded in 1950). Branches: 14 stores (Chiba-ya has only 1 store). Compared to Chiba-ya, Koshin's sweet potatoes are uniform in size and neatly trimmed (impressive that they individually trim each one), making them easy to eat. The sweet bean paste is not too strong in soy sauce flavor, with an elegant sweetness and a glossy appearance. I appreciate the additional sweet bean paste they provide after putting it in the bag (extra coating). Both are delicious, but overall, Koshin is elegant and modern, while Chiba-ya is robust and traditional. Koshin also offers boxed packaging services, making it ideal for gifts or souvenirs. On this day, there were two business men in suits who bought a large quantity, perhaps to bring to their business partners. When I asked my mother, who loves sweet potatoes, which she preferred, she said she liked Koshin better. She especially enjoyed the sweet bean paste and licked it all up with a spoon until the very end (laughs). It was so delicious... Located on Orange Street. A 5-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Ginza Line and Asakusa Line, and a 4-minute walk from Tsukuba EXP Asakusa Station. It is within walking distance of about 4 minutes from Kaminarimon. Next door is Mangan-do, famous for sweet potato sweets.

This shop, it seems like there are many in Asakusa, but also not really... They have "sweet potato", "sweet potato jelly", and "university potato", among others. This time, I tried the "university potato". Although I forgot the specific type of potato mentioned, the taste is crispy on the outside and very sweet with plenty of honey. I always try not to get my hands dirty when eating, but it always ends up sticky because of the abundant honey. Despite the richness of the honey, the sweetness is not overpowering, rather it is quite subtle. That's why you can easily eat a lot at once. The inside is warm and comforting, making it very appealing to women. I always get it to go, but it still tastes great the next day, so I tend to buy a bit extra.

In the spring of 2020, a new area called "Tokyo Mizumachi" is set to open in Asakusa. I visited a sweet potato shop along Orange Street called "Oimoyasan Koshin Asakusa Orange Street Store." The sign in front of the shop said "As seen on TV!" It was featured on a show called Sakurai & Ariyoshi THE Yakai. The sweet potatoes range from 200g for 560 yen. I tried the "Azuma Sweet Potato" for 560 yen. The sweet potatoes were large and shiny, with plenty of syrup. The shop is mainly for takeout, but there are a few seats inside.

Sometimes I crave university sweet potatoes! It's a bit of a hassle to make them myself, but with "Oimoyasan Koshin" I can always get delicious university sweet potatoes. They generously pour on a thick sauce, which is great. The next day, it's still gooey and delicious, so you can enjoy it for a long time!!

I had it at home. I didn't put honey or sesame on it, but ate it as it is. The sweetness of the sweet potato was strong and it was very delicious.

Minabi Hanettori was rich and dense, while Aikomachi was dry. The prices were quite high, with one sweet potato costing nearly 200 yen, making it seem like a luxury sweet potato. It might be a good souvenir to bring back.