神奈川県·銘菓
Onsen Manju
As you walk through the streets of Hakone Yumoto, where steam rises from the hot springs, the sweet aroma of freshly steamed onsen manju wafts through the air. Held in your hand, they are warm and soft; with a single bite, smooth smooth red bean paste flows from beneath the moist, thin skin. Marushima Honten, said to be the original creator in Hakone, was founded in the late Meiji era (1890s). The white skins are made from sugar, while the brown skins are made from kuromitsu (black syrup), creating an eye-catching display of two colors. Inside is a gentle, sweet adzuki bean paste. It is said that on busy days, they have sold as many as 10,000 pieces. A timeless flavor born from this town of rising steam. Taking a bite while it's hot brings a sense of relaxation, much like the feeling after a soak in the hot springs. It is a treat that makes you want to take a break along with a cup of warm tea.
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