山梨県·銘菓
Minobu Manju
The brand is marked with the three characters 'Minobu' on a hot iron seal. This simple manju has been loved for approximately 400 years in front of the gates of Minobusan Kuonji. It is said to have been devised in the early Edo period at the request of Kuonji Temple, specifically for the monks and pilgrims of Mount Minobu who abstain from meat, fish, and alcohol. The dough, kneaded with flour, brown sugar, and soy sauce, softly encloses smooth smooth red bean paste (koshi-an) and is steamed one by one—a taste of the temple town that cannot be mass-produced due to its handmade nature. The freshly steamed skin is chewy and soft, with the gentle sweetness and subtle aroma of brown sugar layering over the bean paste. Taking a bite of this warm manju held in your palm along with some tea—it is a comforting treat you'll want to enjoy on your way back from visiting the temple.
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