兵庫県·和菓子
Shosha Sennen-sugi (Shosha Thousand-Year Cedar)
The cross-section, with its many overlapping annual rings, looks just like a single cedar tree. This Baumkuchen, 'Shosha Sennen-sugi,' is inspired by Mount Shosha in Himeji. Its name originates from the massive cedar tree standing within the grounds of Enkyoji, an ancient temple in Western Japan, which is said to be a thousand years old. Kineya has baked this treat using that majestic figure as a motif. The batter, made with plenty of eggs from Himeji, is fluffy and soft, finished with a crispy, fragrant outer coating. The packaging, which was supervised by the head priest of Enkyoji, is also a highlight. This fusion confection is a masterpiece to be savored slowly while reflecting on a millennium of history. It is the perfect souvenir for sightseeing in Himeji.
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