Sanpeimochi

Sekihan manju, a bun filled with sekihan instead of sweet bean paste, is a distinctive choice at Sanpeimochi. It has been described as a pleasing contrast between the chewy rice’s savoury flavour and the faint sweetness of its thin skin—a different experience from sweets filled with sweet bean paste. Some customers have taken it home to enjoy after a trip, and it also makes an easy choice for a gift.

For a more familiar mochi sweetness, consider mitarashi dango. Reviews mention soft dumplings with a sweet sauce, while others praise the combination of charred mochi and sauce. It offers a sweet-and-savoury snack in contrast to the sekihan manju. Sakura mochi, mame mochi, strawberry daifuku and kintsuba also appear in reviews, giving you options to suit the season and your taste.

During the minazuki season, reviewers say you may find matcha and brown sugar flavours. Minazuki is also appreciated as a sweet that lets the flavour of azuki beans come through. One report notes that there is no space to eat inside, so the shop is suited to picking up a snack or gift to take away when visiting the area near Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. Payment is cash only.