About the Shop

Hello there!

I’m Binako, a writer for SaruKuma,
and somehow I always end up craving sweets!

Today I’m introducing
“Saishoan Muraku”,
a lovely wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) shop located in Tatsuda, Kita Ward, Kumamoto City.

I’d been craving traditional Japanese sweets,
so when I spotted this shop,
I felt like it was calling out to me, and I pulled right in. (laughs)

Convenient parking is available behind the shop. ^^

Inside, the display case is filled with so many beautiful wagashi —
it took me forever to decide!

Everything looked absolutely delicious!

Wakaayu — 130 yen
A charming sweet shaped like a young sweetfish, made of dorayaki-style pancake batter wrapped around sweet red bean paste. It was my first time seeing this delightful treat!

Musashi-maki — 650 yen
A castella sponge cake roll available in two flavors: rich kokuto (Japanese brown sugar) and earthy matcha green tea.

Yumetsukuri — 160 yen
Sazareishi — 160 yen
These sweets look as gorgeous as their poetic names sound!

There’s also a tempting selection of other snacks and treats available.

Beautifully arranged gift sets are available too —
perfect as souvenirs or omiyage to bring back home! (*´Д｀)

Some of the wagashi are so elegantly crafted
that they sparkle like little jewels — guaranteed to impress whoever you bring them to.

And the best part? Everything is wonderfully affordable.
What a treat! ( *´艸｀)

Recommended Menu Items

First up, I tried the
Yuzu Daifuku — 170 yen.

This sweet was advertised right at the entrance,
and I just couldn’t resist trying it! lol

The bright, citrusy aroma of yuzu fills your senses,
balanced perfectly by a gentle, not-too-sweet flavor.

And here’s the surprise — the daifuku itself!
It’s not the typical chewy mochi texture; it literally melts away in your mouth!
The most luxurious melt-in-your-mouth experience!!!

Next up was the Chestnut Daifuku — 140 yen.

The fluffy, tender chestnut pairs beautifully with the melt-away daifuku,
and the dissolving mochi wraps around the sweetness of the chestnut and red bean paste,
creating perfect harmony in every bite!!

Absolutely incredible.

Then I tried the Ohagi — 140 yen (sweet rice ball coated in red bean paste).

Like everything else here, the sweetness was just right.
The whole red bean grains add a wonderful texture and substance,
making for a truly satisfying and delicious ohagi experience.

Everything was so delicious that I polished it all off in no time!
If you’re visiting Kumamoto, please drop by and try these wonderful Japanese sweets for yourself!

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