NAGOMI-YONEYA “Peanut Monaka”

Founded in 1899 (Meiji 32), the business began when its first owner sold yokan made with locally grown shibaguri chestnuts. Since then, it has created numerous popular products, primarily Japanese sweets. The company operates standalone and in-store locations throughout Chiba Prefecture, with the NAGOMI-YONEYA Main Store serving as its flagship. Located along the Omotesando approach to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, the store is well known among temple visitors as a place to shop for souvenirs. The grounds also house the company-operated Narita Yokan Museum, where visitors can learn about the origins of yokan, making it easy to combine shopping with sightseeing.

The popular Peanut Monaka has received numerous awards at confectionery competitions and was once recognized by the Japan Gift Award as a signature confection of Chiba Prefecture. Its peanut-shaped monaka shell is generously filled with richly flavored bean paste blended with peanuts, creating an exquisite moist texture. Individual pieces are available, but the charming peanut-shaped gift boxes containing 8, 12, or 16 pieces are especially recommended.

Be sure to try the wide selection of yokan as well. The Premium Large Chestnut Yokan is made using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients, including large chestnuts. Also popular is the Salt Yokan, available only at select locations, with a clean, mellow flavor created using salt from Kujukuri Beach.