The wagashi at Toraya Akasaka look beautiful and make great gifts. I ordered the anmitsu with brown sugar in the café—it looked amazing and tasted just as good!
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Toraya Akasaka Branch
The Akasaka branch of "Toraya," a venerable Japanese confectionery shop established in the late Muromachi period.
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Founded in Kyoto during the late Muromachi period, Toraya expanded to Tokyo in 1869, following the capital's move from Kyoto to Tokyo. Although the Kyoto shop continued its operations, Toraya established its presence in Akasaka, Tokyo from 1879. In 1964, they relocated to their current location, and in 2018, the entire store underwent a renovation and celebrated its grand reopening.
The spacious store, which includes a production area, boasts a second-floor sales area, a third-floor cafe (Toraya Karyo), and a basement gallery. Not only can you find their classic yokan and seasonal fresh sweets in the expansive sales area, but there are also store-exclusive items you shouldn't miss.
In the third-floor Karyo, you can enjoy classic sweet treats such as "Anmitsu (with black syrup)" and "Oshiruko" that brings out the flavors of Wasanbon sugar. There are also light meals, which incorporate traditional confectionery ingredients like red beans and tsukune yams, such as "Akasaka Seasonal Meal."
Additionally, the basement gallery regularly hosts exhibits like a confectionery archive, Toraya library materials, and themed exhibitions about Japanese sweets and culture.
Highlights
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The Akasaka branch of "Toraya," an esteemed Japanese confectionery shop founded in Kyoto during the late Muromachi period.
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Fully renovated and reopened in 2018.
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Features a sales area, cafe, and gallery.
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Offers not just regular products but also store-exclusive items.
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At the cafe, enjoy freshly made sweets and light meals crafted in the in-house production area.
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All floors have barrier-free design, which is commendable.
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The sales area is spacious, offering a relaxed shopping experience.
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Apart from sweets, the cafe also serves light meals.
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Store-exclusive special yokan: "Senri no Kaze."
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For a break during shopping or sightseeing, enjoy sweet treats like "Anmitsu (with black syrup)."
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The "Akasaka Seasonal Meal" changes its content according to the season.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is gift wrapping available?
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Gift wrapping is available.
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Do you have an overseas-shipping service?
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Yes, we can ship to the following regions, but only through our online shop:
USA, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Reviews
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Japanese wagashi are so beautiful, delicate, and delicious! The special yokan here is amazing. Since it's hard to find yokan in Taiwan, I always buy some as a souvenir when I visit. It's the perfect match with a cup of tea!
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The building itself is impressive, and the exhibits are fantastic too. In the basement gallery, you can see displays of wagashi designs and other materials. If you time it right, you can even view some rare documents for free.
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Not only do they sell sweets here, but there's also a Toraya tea room and exhibition space. It's the perfect spot for a relaxing afternoon visit.
Details
- Name in Japanese
- とらや 赤坂店
- Postal Code
- 107-0052
- Address
- 4-9-22 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Telephone
- 03-3408-2331
- Closed
- 6th of every month ※except December
- Business Hours
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Product sales
9:00am - 6:00pm (Weekdays)
9:30am - 6:00pm (Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays)
Toraya Karyo (Tea Room)
11:00am - 5:30pm（L.O.5:00pm）※Lunch 11:00am - 2:00pm - Access
- About 7 minutes on foot from Exit A of Akasaka-mitsuke Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line or Ginza Line
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)