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Kasukian Satsuma-yaki
While walking through Naramachi, you may find yourself drawn by a delicious, toasted aroma. This is 'Satsuma-yaki,' baked by Kasukian, which was founded in 1897. As the name suggests, these are adorable manju shaped like sweet potatoes, featuring smooth red bean paste made from Hokkaido adzuki beans wrapped in a thin crust of flour and egg. Each piece is handcrafted, with artisans skewering them on bamboo sticks and rotating them over an open flame to achieve a perfectly toasted surface. Their fluffy texture is beloved even in formal tea ceremonies, and this high-quality confection was even selected as a tea sweet for JAL First Class. With a simple, rustic flavor that makes it the perfect companion for a stroll through Naramachi, please be sure to stop by when visiting Koshin-san or Moko-ji Temple.
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Okashishi Kasuga-an Satsuma-yaki
Following a renewal in 2016, Kasuga-an's Satsuma-yaki now features a tea room on the second floor. You can enjoy freshly baked treats right in the shop, experiencing the perfect texture of a crispy exterior and moist interior.
