Café & Sweets · Sakai
Kanbukuro かん袋
Sakai sweets shop founded in 1329, famous for kurumi mochi in green edamame-style bean paste over shaved ice.
HoursMon, Thu-Sun 10:00-17:00
ClosedTuesdays, Wednesdays
PriceTypical spend per person: ¥1,000
Getting thereTerajicho Station, about 152 m (2 min walk)
Time needed30 min
Best timeAfternoons
Address1-2-1 Shinzaikecho-Higashi, Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka
Websitekanbukuro.co.jp
About
Kanbukuro claims a history of nearly 700 years and is Sakai's most famous sweet shop. Its kurumi mochi are bite-sized rice cakes wrapped in a sweet green bean paste, served plain or topped with shaved ice as 'kori kurumi'. The simple eat-in room is a few minutes from Terajicho tram stop.
Highlights
- Kurumi mochi in green bean paste
- Kori kurumi with shaved ice
- History dating to the 14th century
- Wagashi Top 100
Tips
- Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- Dine-in last order 16:45
- Cash only
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