福岡県·洋菓子
Gion Taiko
A famous confection that captures the heroic resonance of the Ogura Gion Taiko drums in the form of a sweet. This baked treat is crafted by Kogetsudo, a long-established confectionery in Kokura, Kitakyushu. Since its founding in Meiji 28 (1895), Kogetsudo has been a beloved shop in the Kitakyushu area. Smooth and chunky red bean paste made from adzuki beans are wrapped in buttery pastry dough and baked into the shape of a drum. It is an elegant treat where Japanese and Western flavors harmonize. Every July, the Gion Taiko drums echo through the streets of Ogura. This substantial sweet evokes that powerful sound which has continued for nearly 400 years. Please enjoy the combination of crispy pastry and mellow bean paste while letting your thoughts wander to the summer scenes of Kitakyushu.
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Kogetsudo Gion Taiko Sakura An
A spring-limited version of 'Gion Taiko' sold by Kogetsudo, a long-established shop in Kitakyushu City. Pink bean paste infused with salt-pickled cherry blossom leaves is wrapped in moist dough and baked in the shape of the Ogura Gion Taiko drum. It is a seasonal flavor that heralds the arrival of spring and is popular as a gift for flower viewing.
