滋賀県·和菓子
Hishiya Itokirimochi
Itokirimochi is a specialty that has been beloved since ancient times in front of Taga Taisha Shrine, which is known as a deity of longevity. Its origins are said to date back to the Mongol invasions during the Kamakura period. Following the tradition of praying for victory at Taga Taisha by cutting through the banners of the Mongol army, people near the shrine began creating mochi with three-colored stripes representing those banners, which were then cut using bowstrings. The white rice flour mochi encloses smooth red bean paste, and three lines (blue, red, and blue) are drawn and then sliced with thread. At the original Hishiya shop, craftsmen still use shamisen strings to quickly slice each piece by hand at the storefront. With its soft mochi, elegant smooth bean paste, and adorable three-colored stripes, it is a simple and charming temple-town confection of Omi that you should enjoy alongside your visit to Taga Taisha.
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Hishiya Itokirimochi
Itokirimochi is a traditional confection from Aisho Town that Hishiya has continued to protect. The three-colored thread patterns tell the history of the Mongol invasions, and its simple flavor of chewy mochi and smooth red bean paste is widely loved.
