島根県·和菓子
Tawara Manju (Tawaraya)
The rounded shape of the rice bale makes this an incredibly adorable sweet. 'Tawara Manju' has been a beloved treat in front of the Izumo Taisha Shrine. In 1898, the first proprietor, Sukichi Kageyama, began making them with the desire to create 'a souvenir that serves as a memento of your shrine visit.' Initially, they were filled with red adzuki bean paste, but following advice from regular customers—who suggested that since rice bales contain rice, they should use white bean paste—the filling changed to white bean paste to mimic rice. The melt-in-your-mouth white bean paste is wrapped in a fluffy castella sponge, spreading a gentle sweetness with every bite. Its cute, bale-shaped appearance has remained unchanged since the shop's founding, and it continues to be loved by locals as a classic souvenir for visiting Izumo Taisha. We also recommend enjoying one while strolling along Shinmon-dori Street.
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