27Ishitani Mochiya Honten
Toyama's specialty, "Ayame Dango," with its rich brown sugar syrup and chewy texture, is a local soul food.
"If there's one local specialty that has been loved by the people of Toyama for a long time, it's 'Ayame Dango'."
Although it looks like mitarashi dango (rice dumplings with sweet soy glaze), the taste is completely different, and its distinguishing feature is the generous amount of thick, gooey black sugar glaze made with brown sugar.
The brown sugar syrup uses brown sugar from Hateruma Island in Okinawa, resulting in a rich and deep sweetness.
The dango (rice dumplings) are made with a blend of Shin-Taisho glutinous rice from Toyama Prefecture, resulting in a chewy, slightly springy texture.
Perfect for a quick snack on the go, or packed in a food container to take home as a gift.
This is a classic sweet treat you can find in the city center of Toyama.
Facility information
| Name | Ishitani Mochiya Honten / Ayame Dango |
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| Address | 1-5-33 Chuo-dori, Toyama City |
| Phone | 076-421-2253 |
| Business hours | 9:30 AM - 17:30 PM (We may close earlier if we sell out of stock.) |
| Membership Fee | Ayame Dango (1 skewer): 160 yen (tax included) and up. *Prices may vary depending on the store and season. |
| seat | None |
| Holiday | Tuesdays and Wednesdays (may differ during the New Year holidays and public holidays) |
| Parking | None |
| Access |
From JR Toyama Station (South Exit), take the tram bound for Minami-Toyama Station, get off at Nishimachi, and walk for 3 minutes.
30 minutes by car from Toyama Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway
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| Official Website | https://www.ishitani-mochiya.jp/ |
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