All Reviews of Momijido Main Store

When visiting Miyajima, the fried momiji manju at the Momijido Main Store is definitely one of the snacks you have to try! The biggest highlight inside the store is being able to watch the momiji manju being made. The automated production process is fast and orderly, from pouring the batter into the molds and adding the filling to the cute, golden maple leaf-shaped cakes coming out. The whole process is quite impressive and draws many tourists who stop to watch. The place is very popular, and it's a lot of fun to watch them being made while tasting freshly baked momiji manju.

When strolling around Miyajima, Momijido Main Store is really hard to miss. Its most famous item is Miyajima’s iconic “Agemomiji,” which is a regular momiji manju deep-fried until the outside becomes crisp. It’s warm in your hand and perfect for eating while you walk!

When you bite into it, the outside is lightly crisp, while the red bean filling inside is still soft, fragrant, and sweet. Eating it warm is a completely different experience from a regular momiji manju.

Momiji manju is kind of like a cake with filling. If you like sweets with filling, you might enjoy it, but personally, I prefer simple flavors and still think plain castella cake tastes better.

If you want to enjoy momiji manju with tea, they offer free tea. You can help yourself at the self-service area.