石川県·和菓子
Shibafune Koide's Shibafune
A spicy sweet and savory ginger rice cracker that has continued in the city of Kanazawa since 1917. 'Shibafune' refers to the firewood boats that once traveled between the Sai and Asano Rivers. Reflecting the curved shape of those boats, the crackers are gently curved. Each piece is hand-brushed by craftsmen with a ginger-infused honey glaze, resulting in a smooth and glossy surface. Just a few years after its founding, it won first prize at an exhibition, becoming a representative confection of Kanaxia. Upon entering your mouth, you first experience the gentle sweetness of sugar, followed by the refreshing spiciness of ginger. It is a flavor loved by adults that doesn't end with just sweetness. Please enjoy a piece with your tea.
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Matsui Shibafune
A famous confection by Kasho Matsui that reflects the elegance of Kanazawa in wagashi. Featuring a boat-shaped design reminiscent of the Shibafune scenery floating on the Sai River, it consists of smooth dough filled with red bean paste. The 'Shibafune' motif has been beloved in Kanazawa since ancient times, and Matsui's version features an elegant and delicate finish, making it ideal for gifting.
柴舟 (Shibafune)
A beloved Kanazawa confection for over 100 years, it consists of a thin, slightly curved oval-shaped rice cracker finished with a brushstroke of sugar syrup infused with ginger juice. The key to its flavor lies in the craftsmanship of applying the syrup by hand to each piece while heating it to approximately 80 degrees Celsius; the white sugar coating on the surface evokes the image of a Shibafune boat covered in snow. It is a representative confection of Kanazawa, featuring an exquisite balance of ginger spiciness and sugar sweetness.
