Shokanji Maruho

4.0

"This longstanding Japanese confectionary shop was established in 1897. The shop continues to make Shokanji Matsukaze, a traditional confection known as the ""thinnest Japanese confection in the country."" Just 1.2 millimeters thick, Shokanji Matsukaze are an elegant and exquisite treat; made from high quality flour and beet sugar, they are toasted to perfection using a proprietary method and then cut to size by hand. They are said to have been one of the aspects of Kyoto culture the powerful Kikuchi clan brought back to the area in the Muromachi period. Crispy and characterized by an elegant sweetness, these confections are a favorite of all ages as a teatime snack and as a gift to give on special occasions."

Spot details

Address: Kumamoto Kikuchi-shi Wai 1097-2 Map
Area: Kikuchi / Yamaga Area
Phone: 0968253721
Hours: 8:00-18:00
Closed: Sunday, New Year's holiday(12/30-1/2)
Parking Lot: Available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

明治30年創業

Reviewed : 2020.03.24

明治30年創業の老舗和菓子店です。ロケーションは正観寺（菊池武光公墓所）の隣。先日菊池探検中の観光客として初来店しました。お目当は京都発祥の菊池銘菓「松風」。当日のお買い上げは贈答用の24袋（12袋入りを2箱）、および自宅用の4袋（合計で約2100円）。てん菜糖を使った上品な甘さと日本一の薄さ（1.2mm）がウリとのことで、贈り先の反応が楽しみです。女将さんの接客態度も非常に好印象。