The red bean soup tasted super rich. Lots of flavor options too. Their Izumo red bean soup comes with chewy, house-made shiratama mochi—so good!
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Otsumami Laboratory Taisha Monzen Lab & Japan Zenzai Society Shop No.1
A collaboration shop featuring Izumo’s famous zenzai and Japan’s first “adult dagashi” (classic snack) store.
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Located along the approach to Izumo Taisha Shrine, this is a collaboration shop between Otsumami Laboratory and the Japan Zenzai Society. Otsumami Laboratory sells 120 carefully selected snacks from across Japan, along with Shimane junmai sake. The Japan Zenzai Society is a renowned zenzai spot that promotes the local tradition nationwide, based on the claim in old records that zenzai originated in Izumo.
The Japan Zenzai Society’s zenzai is known for its clear, light broth, made by seasoning with four types of sugar and resting it with freshly boiled Dainagon azuki beans. Enjoy a range of options, including “Izumo Zenzai” with chewy house-made shiratama dumplings, “Enmusubi Zenzai” topped with fragrant grilled mochi made from Shimane’s premium Nita rice, and a refreshing “Chilled Zenzai.”
Highlights
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A collaboration shop between Otsumami Laboratory and the Japan Zenzai Society.
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Beyond zenzai in many variations, it also offers a great cafe menu, including rich soft-serve ice cream. Don’t miss the “Hamataro Soft Serve” topped with squid!
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With 120 kinds of snacks and local Shimane sake, it’s also perfect for souvenirs.
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A wide selection of carefully chosen snacks from across Japan
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“Izumo Zenzai” with red and white shiratama dumplings
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“Enmusubi Zenzai” with irresistible, fragrant grilled mochi
Official FAQs
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Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)
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The menu includes product images and descriptions in English.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the shop?
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No.
Reviews
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- おつまみ研究所大社門前ラボ &日本ぜんざい学会壱号店
- Postal Code
- 699-0711
- Address
- 836-2 Kitsukiminami, Taishacho, Izumo City, Shimane
- Phone
- 0853-53-6031
- Closed on
- Wednesdays
- Hours
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11:00am - 4:00pm (L.O.3:30pm)
Weekends and holidays 10:00am - 4:30pm (L.O.4:00pm) - Price Range
- 1,000 yen
- Access
- Approx. 3 minutes on foot from Izumo Taisha-mae Station (Ichibata Electric Railway)
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official website
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