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Restaurant information
Details
| Restaurant name |
Terakoya Honpo Karuizawa Ginzadori Ten
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|---|---|
| Categories | Japanese traditional sweets |
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0267-42-1131 |
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| Reservation availability |
Reservations unavailable |
| Address |
長野県北佐久郡軽井沢町字西敷西側下570 |
| Transportation |
1,686 meters from Karuizawa. |
| Business hours |
Hours and closed days may change, so please check with the restaurant before visiting. |
| Average price（Based on reviews） |
- JPY 999
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| Payment methods |
Credit card accepted （VISA, Master, JCB） Electronic money accepted （Transportation IC cards (e.g., Suica), nanaco, iD） QR code payments accepted (PayPay, d Barai, Rakuten Pay, au PAY) |
Seats/facilities
| Number of seats |
12 seats （ 10 seats in the eat-in area, 2 seats on the terrace） |
|---|---|
| Private rooms |
Unavailable |
| Private use |
Unavailable |
| Non-smoking/smoking |
Non smoking |
| Parking |
Unavailable |
| Space/facilities |
Open terrace |
Feature - Related information
| Occasion |
This occasion is recommended by many people. |
|---|---|
| Service |
Take-out |
| Family friendly |
Children welcome
OK |
| Dress code |
none |
| Website |
http://mochiyaki.jp/4.direct-shop/4.kanto-koshinetsu/5.karuizawa-ginza/syosai.html |
As I walked along the main street of Kyu-Karuizawa, known as Karuizawa Ginza Street, I was greeted by the enticing aroma of soy sauce.
Looking in that direction, I saw "nure okaki" skewers and portable "mochi-yaki senbei" available for sale at the storefront. Thinking it would be nice to buy some souvenirs, I decided to visit "Terakoya Honpo Karuizawa Ginza Street Store."
Founded in 1985 in Ohara, Kyoto, "Terakoya Honpo" is a specialty store for senbei and okaki. I had no idea until now, but they have 22 locations primarily in various famous tourist spots across Japan.
Their main product is "mochi-yaki senbei." Generally, the ingredients for "okaki" are made from glutinous rice, while "senbei" is made from non-glutinous rice. However, this "mochi-yaki senbei" is made from 100% high-quality domestic glutinous rice and is crafted by hand.
So, while it is technically a type of "okaki," its size and appearance resemble that of a "senbei," which is why it is intentionally named "mochi-yaki senbei." In other words, it is a "handmade senbei made from okaki ingredients."
Inside the store, there was a wide variety of "mochi-yaki senbei." Just a quick glance revealed options like soy sauce, salt, seaweed-wrapped, zarame, shichimi, and more. I chose to purchase the Nagano specialties, "Shinshu Miso" and "Ume Zarame."
When I got home, I tried them with some Japanese tea. Each piece is individually wrapped, preserving the freshness of the handmade flavor. They are quite thick, with a crispy texture on the outside that is characteristic of hand-baked goods, while the inside is crunchy. You can really taste the quality of the rice. The "Shinshu Miso" is a classic senbei, and being miso-flavored, it has a slightly stronger taste. The "Ume Zarame" has the rustic sweetness of zarame and the tartness of plum, which actually enhances the simple flavor of the senbei. I don’t often eat senbei, but I enjoyed both varieties very much.
The total came to JPY 920 for five pieces.
It was a great meal!