岩手県·郷土料理
Hiraizumi Mochi Gozen
The Ichinoseki-Hiraizumi area, home to the World Heritage site of Hiraizumi, is known as the 'Land of Mochi,' boasting what is said to be the highest number of mochi dishes in Japan. The origin of this tradition dates back approximately 400 years to the Date clan that ruled this region; they would pound mochi on the 1st and 15th of every month to offer to the gods, praying for bountiful harvests and safety. The Mochi Honzen is a formal hospitality dish prepared in accordance with samurai etiquette. A colorful assortment of mochi topped with ingredients such as red bean paste, zunda (edamame paste), walnuts, and perilla seeds is served on the tray. It is said that over 300 different ways to eat mochi are passed down in Ichinoseki and Hiraizumi, making its depth unparalleled anywhere else in the country. Tasting this mochi set while reflecting on the glory of the three generations of the Fujiwara clan offers a luxurious moment woven from history and culinary culture.
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