滋賀県·和菓子
Honjin Monaka
A classic monaka inspired by the post town where the Tokaido and Nakasendo highways meet. It was created in honor of the Honjin (inn) of Kusatsu-juku. Kusatsu-juku flourished as a vital transportation hub where the Tokaido, connecting Edo and Kyoto, intersected with the Nakasendo. The Honjin, in particular, was a high-status facility for daimyo and court nobles; the building from that era still remains today as the 'Kusatsu-juku Honjin,' conveying the bustle of the past. This monaka, which evokes the history of the post town, offers a classic deliciousness through the combination of its crispy shell and refined bean paste. It is a treat to be savored slowly while feeling the atmosphere of the town where travelers once passed through. Please enjoy it with tea while reflecting on the stories of the post town.
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