Chikaramochiya — Local services in Kamakura

I decided to visit “Chikara Mochiya,” a long-established Japanese sweets shop with a history of over 300 years spanning nine generations since the Edo period. Heading south from Kotoku-in and crossing the railroad crossing next to Enoden’s Hase Station, I could feel the damp, humid sea breeze that hinted at the nearby ocean. “Chikara Mochiya” was about a five-minute walk from the crossing. I was able to enjoy some delicious, moderately sweet confections...

Japanese sweets made without preservatives, the old-fashioned way. If you ever wondered what type of dessert they ate in Japan back in the Edo period, this is the place to go to find out. The shop has been in business for over three centuries!

I bought a box of chikaramochi made with red bean paste on a blob of mochi. It was tasty and perfect with a cup of green tea. To be honest though, for my westernized palate, I would have preferred something a...

Old lady sells most delicious mochi and another traditional sweets, well balanced taste of sticky rice and sweet bean paste. Highly recommended. Traditional mochi Hayes of several generation is an excellent local...