The classic Abekawa Mochi has been served to people that travel the old Tokaido Road since 1716. Enjoy the soft mochi with aromatic soybean flour and brown sugar syrup.
| Opening Hours | 8:30–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Closed | Tuesdays |
| Access | 5-minutes walk from Keikyu Line Heiwajima Station |
In years past, one of the most important roads in Japan was the Old Tokaido, a 320-mile byway that linked the Imperial city of Kyoto with the shogun’s city of Edo (present-day Tokyo). While cars and rapid trains now run most of the route, you can still walk a portion of the historical highw...
Please experience Japanese shinkyu, which gives you a gentle kick.
White sand beaches and easy strolling paths are just two of the top features of this bayside park not far from the Heiwajima train station. The park borders Tokyo Bay, a historically important nori (seaweed) harvesting area in the Edo Period (1600–1868). While residents of th...
Wagashi (Japanese sweets) that allow you to enjoy the four seasons of Japan with your eyes and experience them through taste. Please be sure to visit.
There is a variety of cute and tasty cakes, including one with Mashmon, the store’s original mascot. For birthday cakes (whole cakes), please reserve at least three days in advance.
The Omori Kaizuka Madeleine, which uses five Japanese ingredients (pumpkin, black sesame seeds, matcha, brown sugar, and honey) is popular for its moist texture and elegant sweetness.
For those who would like to actually experience staying at a Japanese house, try Ota City certified private lodging. Stay in a non-tourist area, and try out some local shops and restaurants for a deeper understanding of Japan. Abide by the house rules and interact with your local neighbors f...
7,000-20,000 yen per night (tax and service charge included) * Varies depending on room type and time of year. This residential hotel has a kitchen, desk, and sitting space. 3 minutes walk from Chidoricho Station, 4 minutes walk from Shimomaruko Station. It is located in a quiet residential...
The owner took a year to renovate the two buildings that their grandmother had built (70 and 50 years old, respectively). A guesthouse with a garage and a hammock where you can take it easy. Receive a hand towel with the logo as a present.
Founded in 1929, the Daikokudo shop has been selling traditional local sweets for more than 80 years. Everything started with the creation and sale of a specialty “Ayu-yaki”—sponge cake containing red bean paste—sold as souvenir of the Tama River area, where one can fish f...
The second location of Eggcellent—a store specializing in egg-based cuisine—the first of which is in Roppongi. The hand-made egg tarts are very popular at Haneda Airport. If you are in Domestic Terminal 2 for a business trip or holiday in Japan, even if you're short on time, get l...
A pastry shop located on a quiet street in Denenchofu where beautiful ginko trees are aligned. The desserts here have received accolades during the past 40 years from locals for the high quality ingredients used and the “tsukuritatte” dessert creation concept. The Spanish pastry polvo...
