1Akasaka Kakiyama

The harmony of rice crackers and almonds is addictive

A rice cracker specialty store that has been in business since 1971. For over 50 years since it opened in Akasaka, it has continued to offer elaborately crafted rice crackers.
One of the signature products that has been sold since the company's founding is "Keiou," an excellent product in which artisans carefully wrap almonds in rice cracker dough. The light texture of the rice crackers, which allow you to taste the natural deliciousness of rice, is combined with the fragrant aroma of nuts to create an exquisite harmony. The egg-shaped rice crackers were named after the auspicious phoenix, and are available in two flavors: soy sauce and salt.

[Product name and price] Standing bag "Keiou" (soy sauce/salt) 648 yen each
[Best before date] Approximately 150 days from date of manufacture

Check out the seasonal products with eye-catching packaging

The main type of glutinous rice used is "Shin-Taisho Mochimai," a specialty of Toyama Prefecture. It is a rare variety that accounts for just over 1% of the glutinous rice produced in Japan, and is characterized by its strong elasticity. This characteristic enhances the crispy texture of the okaki.
In addition to the standard gift items of "Keicho" and "Keiou", there are also seasonal products related to events such as spring cherry blossoms and Halloween. All of the packages are colorful, and the old-fashioned design has a glamorous feel that gives it a new feel. They are also suitable for small gifts and are sure to be appreciated in any situation.

Akasaka Kakiyama

• https://www.kakiyama.com/
• 東京都港区赤坂2-13-23 MAP
• Approximately 1 minute walk from Akasaka Station on the Tokyo Metro Line, approximately 6 minutes walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station
• 9:30〜18:00
• Sundays and holidays
• 03-3585-9927
• None

2White

An exquisite rare cheesecake made with a generous amount of cream cheese

This popular Western-style pastry shop has a line of customers every morning as soon as it opens. For many years, it has been attracting many fans with its "rare cheesecake," which is made from 80% cream cheese. It is made by blending two types of cream cheese from Denmark, and is characterized by its rich flavor and smooth texture. The flavor is adjusted with sugar and lemon juice, giving it a slight sourness, and the aftertaste is more refreshing than you would expect. The biscuit base, which uses plenty of butter, tightens the cake as a whole. It is a small item, but it will leave you feeling very satisfied.

[Product name and price] Rare cheesecake 300 yen
[Best before date] On the same day

You can enjoy a leisurely tea time in the coffee shop on the second floor.

The owner, whose father ran a Japanese confectionery shop, has been familiar with making sweets since he was a child.Traditional sweetsThe cake recipes have hardly changed since the shop first opened.
The shop has a classical appearance and the second floor is a cafe. When you visit, you order cakes and other items at the counter on the first floor, then order drinks at your seat on the second floor. There may be a line before the shop opens, so if you want to take out, you can make a reservation by phone.

Western sweets Shirotae

• 東京都港区赤坂4-1-4 MAP
• Approximately 3 minutes on foot from Akasaka-mitsuke Station on the Tokyo Metro Line, approximately 5 minutes on foot from Akasaka Station
• 10:30〜19:30
• Sunday and Monday
• 03-3586-9039
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3Arrabonnu

A classic shortcake to enjoy the season

Located in a back alley in Akasaka, this Western-style pastry shop has an eye-catching red and white exterior. It sells cakes, tarts, and baked goods made by the owner, who trained at the famous tart shop, Quil Fait Bon.
Their tarts are also famous, but don't miss their "shortcake" made with seasonal fruits such as grapes and peaches. The finely textured fresh cream is not too sweet, yet has a refined taste with a hint of kirsch (cherry liquor). It blends perfectly with the moist and soft sponge. Their "strawberry shortcake", available every year from mid-December to mid-May, is also popular.

[Product name and price] Seasonal shortcake 650 yen
[Best before date] On the same day

Sweets made with love make great gifts for loved ones

The owner has been helping out at his family's Japanese sweets shop since he was a child, and has been familiar with making sweets. He decided to become a pastry chef after encountering French sweets while studying abroad in Europe. In 2000, he opened the Akasaka flagship store with his wife, and has continued to make sweets with the desire to "share them with loved ones." He currently also has a store on the second basement floor of Akasaka Sacas.
Gift boxes of baked goods such as cookies, financiers, and pound cakes are also sold. They are recommended as souvenirs as they keep well.

[Product name and price] Arabonnu Gift A 1,570 yen
[Best before date] Approximately 2 weeks from date of manufacture

Arrabonnu

• https://alabo.jp/
• 東京都港区赤坂4-3-13 MAP
• Approximately 5 minutes' walk from Akasaka Station on the Tokyo Metro Line, approximately 7 minutes' walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station
• 11:00-19:00, Saturday 12:00-18:00
• Sundays and holidays
• 03-3583-7665
• None

4Toraya Akasaka store

A yokan jelly limited to some stores that expresses the dynamism of a running tiger

This is a long-established Japanese sweets store that was founded in Kyoto in the late Muromachi period. It has had a store in Akasaka since 1879 (Meiji 12), and continues to make carefully crafted sweets.
"Senri no Kaze" is a specially made yokan (jelly bean paste) designed in reference to the tiger in the store's name. Tigers are said to travel a thousand miles and return a thousand miles, and are considered to be both brave and mystical. The yellow and black tiger pattern, created by the techniques of a skilled craftsman, expresses the dynamism of a tiger running through the wind. Also not to be missed is "Zangetsu," a ginger-flavored baked confectionery that is carefully baked in-store every day. The Akasaka store sells a limited edition Zangetsu that is only available here.

[Product name and price] "Senri no Kaze" Medium size 2,160 yen
[Best before date] 140 days from date of manufacture

The store's architectural beauty includes a cafe, gallery, and manufacturing facility

The building, which was renovated in 2018, was beautifully designed by architect Hiroshi Naito. In addition to the sales floor, it also houses a cafe, gallery, and manufacturing facility. At the cafe, you can enjoy elegant yokan that makes the most of the natural flavors of the ingredients, as well as seasonal fresh sweets that are handcrafted one by one by artisans in the store's manufacturing facility. In addition to sweets such as anmitsu and oshiruko, light meals are also served at lunchtime. We recommend taking your time to enjoy a cup of coffee in the open space filled with the warmth of wood.

Toraya Akasaka store

• https://www.toraya-group.co.jp/shops/shop-5
• 東京都港区赤坂4-9-22 MAP
• Approximately 7 minutes on foot from Akasaka-mitsuke Station on the Tokyo Metro Line, approximately 11 minutes on foot from Akasaka Station
• 9:00-18:00 *Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 9:30-
  Karyo: 11:00-17:30 (LO 17:00)
• 6th of every month (except December)
• 03-3408-2331
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5Akasaka Aono Akasaka Mitsuke store

Bite-sized kinako mochi (soybean flour rice cakes) from a long-established Japanese confectionery store in Akasaka

Founded in 1899 (Meiji 32), this long-established Japanese confectionery store has its main store in Akasaka.The specialty "Akasaka Mochi" is a bite-sized rice cake snack made of chopped walnuts and brown sugar kneaded into gyuhi mochi, and is generously sprinkled with kinako (roasted soybean flour). The gentle sweetness of the brown sugar is complemented by the flavor of the kinako, and the smooth texture of the rice cake and the fragrant walnuts make this a delightful treat.
Another signature item at the shop is the "Hitotsubu" bun, which has a whole chestnut in the center. The chestnut is slowly simmered in honey, then wrapped in white bean paste and baked, allowing you to enjoy the deliciousness of the chestnut.

A restaurant that continues to evolve while incorporating the essence of the times into its traditions

Akasaka Mochiya Hitotsubu is a famous confectionery that is said to have been invented by the store. As a store that excels at preserving tradition while flexibly incorporating the trends of the times, it has a reputation for being able to offer stylish Japanese sweets that are unique to Akasaka.
They have six stores in Akasaka, and this store right next to Akasaka-mitsuke Station is particularly easy to Direction and worth remembering. Although the store space is compact, it is always crowded with customers as it stocks a selection of the store's best products, including their signature items. They are flexible in accommodating pick-up times, making it an attractive place to stop by during your travels.

[Product name and price] Akasaka Mochi (1 piece) 237 yen, (5 pieces wrapped in furoshiki) 1,296 yen, (6 pieces in a box) 1,641 yen, etc.[Best before date] 12 days from shipment
[Stores] Akasaka Mitsuke store, Akasaka main store, Akasaka Sacas store, Benkeibashi store, Tameike satellite store

Akasaka Aono Akasaka Mitsuke store

• https://akasaka-aono.com/shops/mitu.html
• 東京都港区赤坂3-1-11 MAP
• Approximately 1 minute walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station on the Tokyo Metro
• Monday to Friday 9:30 to 19:00
  Saturday 9:30-18:00
  Sundays and holidays: 10:00-17:00
• Please check the website or store
• 03-3586-0007
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