東寺東門の北側にある和菓子屋さん : Okashi Tsukasa Toji Mochi

This is a traditional Japanese sweet shop located in front of the bus stop on the north side of Toji's East Gate.
The showcase is filled with seasonal wagashi (Japanese sweets).
After ordering, the sweets are served from a separate box.

On this day, I enjoyed a Kashi Mochi (sweet rice cake) dorayaki filled with both red bean paste and miso bean paste.
The miso filling was a rare and nostalgic taste that I really liked.

Today, I took a stroll to buy some snacks.
I headed to a sweet rice ball shop near the west gate of Toji Temple, but it was closed ( >_< ). So, I entered Toji Temple from the west gate and went to "Okashi Tsukasa Toji Mochi" at the east gate.
Inside the Toji Temple grounds, many people were preparing for the upcoming Kōbō-san event tomorrow, making it exciting to see a little behind the scenes.

What I enjoyed at Okashi Tsukasa Toji Mochi:
Two chestnut rice cakes and two yomogi daifuku.

The chestnut rice cakes had chestnuts inside along with sweet red bean paste. The yomogi daifuku had a lovely yomogi aroma that blended perfectly with the sweet red bean paste, making it delicious.
Since I had them at night, the daifuku was a bit firm. They might taste great as grilled mochi too(^^♪. I’ll try that next time.

It was a great meal!

Since I started writing on Tabelog, I've become interested in local eateries (*^_^*).

While searching, I found places I knew about but had never actually visited or eaten at.

This time, I stumbled upon one of those spots.

I've heard of "Toji Mochi"—but what is it like?

So, I decided to stop by on my bike after work.

Around 6 PM.

To my surprise, there was nothing in the display case!＾＾；

I spotted "Yomogi Daifuku" listed on top and asked the staff for it.

I inquired about the best time to visit to buy these treats.

"We have some available!"

(；ﾟдﾟ)ｪ....

They were kept in a "bento box" behind the counter＾＾；

It seems that if a sample is in the case, there's stock available.

I purchased 2 Toji Mochi, 2 Inoko Mochi, and 2 Yomogi Daifuku.

I promptly returned home for tea time.

"What about dinner?" my husband asked, but I ignored him (laughs).

The Inoko Mochi had a nostalgic cinnamon flavor.

The Toji Mochi was filled with the classic red bean paste.

They all had a sweeter filling; I think hojicha pairs better with them than green tea.

The Yomogi Daifuku was slightly firm already, so I took the owner's recommendation for "yaki daifuku".

The fragrant aroma of yomogi combined with the crispy texture of the mochi made it truly delicious (＠＾▽＾＠)ﾆｺｯ.

I've been living in the Toji area for 15 years.

I can't believe I've overlooked this long... Even though I had heard about it!

Next, I want to try Kashiwa Mochi.

I’m sure they also have Minazuki, which must be seasonal (*^_^*).

I firmly decided to check in regularly.

Thanks, Tabelog!

Now, where shall I go next?

(＠＾▽＾＠)ﾆｺｯ