Welcome to Hortensia

Hello, travelers!
I’m Maru, a writer for [SaruKuma] 🙂🙃

Today I’m introducing a charming patisserie in Matsubara, Uto City,
“Hortensia”.

The marron pie banner outside the shop pulled me in like a magnet (^O^) I’m Maru, a self-confessed chestnut lover 🌰🌰

The cute pink building houses the shop on the first floor. Parking is available both in front and behind the shop, so it’s easy to pull in!

The kind owner greeted us warmly. Inside, beautifully decorated cakes line the display case ✨

An assortment of baked goods is on display too.

And there it is — the marron pie I came for 😍
A seasonal autumn treat 🍁🍄🌰

Loaded with fruit, every cake looks irresistible (^^)
The fig panier is just adorable 💓💞

Wait — cheese gratin?!

Apparently it’s a gratin-style dessert made with cream cheese and custard cream. I’m definitely curious about that one (^^)

I also spotted an “ultimate” egg-free almond pudding 👀 Once you call something “ultimate,” I have to try it…

The number-one bestseller is the Premium Mont Blanc! Chestnuts truly reign supreme 🌰🌰 \(^o^)/

Hortensia: Recommended Menu

The cake box came with a heartfelt message printed on it…
It really shows the kind owner’s character and the care he puts into his work 💓💞

Ta-daa!!
The colorful cakes were tempting, but I went with an autumn-chic lineup all in warm brown tones (^^)

And here it is — the marron pie I’d been waiting for 🌰

A luxurious treat packed with plump candied chestnuts (shibukawa-ni) ✨
Generous marron cream paired beautifully with crisp pastry.
Get this — the pastry is folded into a stunning 432 layers 😲

All that painstaking work translates straight into flavor. My cheeks practically melted off 😋

Cheeks recovered, I dove right into the next chestnut delight (^O^)

The bestseller — Premium Mont Blanc!

You can savor the deep, rich flavor of chestnuts in every bite (^O^)

This isn’t just any Mont Blanc — it’s the “Premium” version, perfected through trial and error. It’s swoon-worthy good 😆

This sleek, gorgeous cake is my daughter’s favorite — gateau au chocolat.

A rich, moist, slightly grown-up chocolate cake ✨

And here’s the cookie cream puff — generously filled with house-made custard cream made with plenty of fresh whipped cream 😍

If you’re visiting Uto City in Kumamoto, be sure to taste the heartfelt cakes the kind owner crafts with such care \(^o^)/

Frequently Asked Questions

※Information current as of the visit. Prices and hours are subject to change. Please confirm before visiting.