「Atami Ginza Shopping StreetJust before the entrance, there is a sign indicating that the establishment was founded in 1918 (Taisho 7).
The long-established company, which will soon celebrate its 100th anniversaryAtami's traditional Japanese sweets: Atami Honke TokiwagiThere is a ''.
Yokan has been made using the same method since the company's founding and has become a signature product.
They also sell other items such as millet mochi and monaka (a type of Japanese sweet).
The magnificent palace-style building, constructed with the skilled techniques of the master carpenters of the time,
The details, such as the coffered ceiling with its raised panels, are truly remarkable.
This is a shop where, when you come to buy sweets, we would be delighted if you could also appreciate the beauty of the building itself.
One of our popular products ismillet rice cakes"of
Atami Onsen RyokanAtami FufuHe was the former manager of "[ ]" and is currently in ToyamaRiver Retreat GarakuHe serves as the general manager of "[company name]".
Daisuke MatsumiyaI was introduced to this shop by [Name], so I came to buy some as a gift!
First generationTsurukichi MaezawaSince opening a Japanese confectionery shop in Atami after getting married,
It has become a flagship product and continues to be loved by people of all ages.Yokan"teeth,
Since our founding, for approximately 100 years, we have remained unchanged in allowing customers to directly check the condition of our products.
Each bar is individually wrapped in clear cellophane and displayed in the store.
At the time of its founding,Atami Honke Tokiwagi" was originally located on Honmachi Street, but after relocating to the intersection in Ginza,
During the Pacific War,1944 (Showa 19)The store was destroyed in the Atami Honmachi fire.
The following year1945 (Showa 20)Even though it was immediately after the end of the Pacific War,
They invited a master carpenter from Kyoto, and it took them about two and a half years to complete the project.1948 (Showa 23)The current shrine-style building was completed at that time.
Since then, it has been carefully restored and maintained as a wooden building from the Showa era that deserves to be preserved.
The building's intricate details, including the coffered ceiling with its small latticework and the nail covers shaped like sparrows and butterflies, are a culmination of the craftsmanship.
And, things like chandeliers and gargoyles, which were rare at the time,
The wife kindly asked us to take our time and look around♪
「Atami Honke Tokiwagi" spans three eras: Taisho, Showa, and Heisei."
First GenerationTsurukichiHowever, he is the son-in-law (the husband of his second daughter, Aiko).Shigeo(The second generation) and then the grandson-in-law (the husband of granddaughter Eiko)Shoji(The third generation) was adopted,
For three generations, we have continued to uphold its history and reputation.
During that time, it continued to be loved by many famous people, among othersYokoyama Taikanand the firstTsurukichiThey have a close relationship,
It seems it was also a place where many of Japan's leading cultural figures gathered.
"Kibi Mochi" (millet rice cakes), 8 pieces for 500 yen
This is a mild-flavored rice cake confection made with millet, a type of grass that is one of the five grains.
Millet is the lowest-calorie grain, yet it is rich in calcium and dietary fiber, making it a food that your body will appreciate.
Kibi mochi is served with a generous sprinkling of kinako (roasted soybean flour) as a finishing touch.
This millet rice cake does not contain any additives such as thickeners or preservatives.
It is susceptible to humidity and sudden temperature changes.
Therefore, avoid leaving it in a car exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods, and the best-before date is 3 days.
Please consume it as soon as possible after purchasing!
Atami's traditional Japanese sweets: Atami Honke Tokiwagi
Address: 14-1 Ginza-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture
TEL: 0557-81-2228
Opening hours: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays (open on public holidays)
http://www.tokiwagi.co.jp/
