Kanda Treats: Step into Showa-Era Dessert Shop "Takemura"
“Takemura” is a traditional Japanese dessert shop founded in 1930, with nearly 100 years of history. Stepping into this shop in Awajicho, Tokyo, feels like traveling back to the Showa era. Just a 3-minute walk from Awajicho Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Takemura attracts visitors with its nostalgic exterior. Despite the surrounding tall buildings, the shop retains its charming old-world vibe.
I stumbled upon this delightful spot while casually browsing for nearby dessert shops on Tabelog, a popular Japanese restaurant review website. Little did I know that I would discover a hidden treasure steeped in history.
The building of “Takemura” has been designated as a historic site by the Tokyo government. Its traditional Japanese design creates a Showa-era atmosphere. Inside, the simple yet cozy decor provides a warm dining experience.
Upon seating, each guest is served a warm cup of Sakura Tea (桜湯), featuring a salted cherry blossom. The tea is light with a delicate salty taste, both refreshing and unique.
The menu is primarily in Japanese, but the dessert models at the counter make it easier to choose. Popular treats include:
- Fried Manju (揚げまんじゅう): A crispy fried bun filled with sweet red bean paste. Light and moderately sweet, it’s a customer favorite.
- Awa Zenzai (あわぜんざい): A sticky mix of red bean paste and millet, often paired with salty pickles or green tea to balance its sweetness.
- Anmitsu (あんみつ): A traditional dessert of agar jelly, red bean paste, and fruits, served with black sugar syrup. The Apricot Anmitsu (あんずあんみつ) adds tangy apricot for a sweet-sour twist.
- Cream Anmitsu (クリームあんみつ): Topped with vanilla ice cream for a rich, creamy flavor.
At “Takemura,” desserts are made using traditional methods, with their homemade black sugar syrup standing out for its rich, sweet flavor that enhances every dish. The red bean paste is smooth and subtly sweet, perfectly complementing the other ingredients.
Due to its popularity, the shop often attracts many customers. It’s best to visit during off-peak hours to avoid long queues. Note that each guest must order at least one dessert, and photography is prohibited except for the food.
A visit to Takemura offers more than just delicious treats—it’s an encounter with history and nostalgia. Even the fried manju brought home as a gift surprises with its rich flavor.
For travelers visiting Tokyo, Takemura is a must-try. It’s not just a taste experience but a sweet journey through time.
Takamura Shop Information
- Budget: Lunch and dinner under ¥1,000
- Type: Japanese dessert shop, traditional sweets cafe
- Phone: 03-3251-2328
- Reservations: Unconfirmed
- Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00 AM–8:00 PM (last order at 7:40 PM)
- Closed: Sundays, Mondays, and public holidays
- Address: 1-19 Kanda-Sudacho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo
- Access: About a 3-minute walk from Awajicho Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line
- Kid-Friendly: Yes
- Payment Methods: Cash only
- Smoking Policy: Completely non-smoking
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實用日語語音
Practical Japanese Audio
실용 일본어 음성
实用日语语音
不好意思
Excuse me
죄송합니다
不好意思
請給我菜單！
Menu, please!
메뉴 주세요!
请给我菜单！
麻煩點餐
Order, please
주문 부탁드립니다
麻烦点餐
這個，麻煩了
This one, please
이거, 부탁합니다
这个，麻烦了
多謝款待
Thank you for the meal
잘 먹었습니다
多谢款待
請給我水
Water, please
물 주세요
请给我水
怎麼吃？
How do I eat this?
어떻게 먹어요?
怎么吃？
請給我一個小碟子
A small plate, please
작은 접시 부탁드립니다
请给我一个小碟子
可以拍照嗎？
May I take a photo?
사진 찍어도 되나요?
可以拍照吗？
麻煩請更換網子。
Excuse me, please change the grill net.
죄송합니다, 그릴망을 교체해 주세요.
麻烦请更换网子。
麻煩結帳
Check, please
계산 부탁드립니다
麻烦结账
請問在哪裡結帳？
Where do I pay?
계산은 어디서 하나요?
请问在哪里结账？
多少錢？
How much is it?
얼마예요?
多少钱？
可以使用信用卡嗎？
Can I use a credit card?
신용카드 사용 가능합니까?
可以使用信用卡吗？
用現金支付
I will pay in cash
현금으로 지불하겠습니다
用现金支付
請給我收據。
May I have the receipt, please?
영수증 부탁드립니다.
请给我收据。
人數
Number of People
인원수
人数
語音菜單 輕鬆點餐
Voice Menu, Easy Ordering
음성 메뉴, 간편 주문
语音菜单，轻松点餐
菜單
Menu
오시나가키
菜单
In-house Dining Rules
Minimum order of one item per person is required.
Please pay for the entire table at once.
Photography is not allowed inside the restaurant (except for photos of the ordered products).
No outside food is allowed to be consumed inside the premises.
蜜豆
Anmitsu
앙미츠
蜜豆
蜜豆
Mitsumame
미츠마메
蜜豆
豆寒天
Mamekan (Red Bean Agar Dessert)
마메칸
豆寒天
奶油紅豆涼粉
Cream Anmitsu
크림 안미츠
奶油红豆凉粉
奶油蜜豆
Cream Mitsumame
크림 미츠마메
奶油蜜豆
杏子蜜豆
Apricot Anmitsu
살구 앙미츠
杏子蜜豆
杏子蜜豆
Apricot Mitsumame
살구 밋츠마메
杏子蜜豆
杏子奶油蜜豆
Apricot Cream Anmitsu
살구 크림 앙미츠
杏子奶油蜜豆
杏子奶油紅豆
Apricot Cream Mitsumame
살구 크림 밋츠마메
杏子奶油红豆
天草凍
Tokoroten (Agar Noodles)
도코로텐
天草冻
冰淇淋
Ice Cream
아이스크림
冰淇淋
奶油蘇打
Cream Soda
크림 소다
奶油苏打
蘇打水
Soda Water
소다수
苏打水
炸饅頭
Fried Manju
튀긴 만주
炸馒头
糯米紅豆湯
Millet Zenzai (Sweet Red Bean Soup with Rice Cake)
차조기 팥죽
糯米红豆汤
糯米團子甜湯
Mochi Zenzai (Rice Cake Sweet Soup)
모찌 젠자이
糯米团子甜汤
御前汁粉
Ozen Shiruko (Sweet Red Bean Soup)
오젠 시루코
御前汁粉
鄉村風紅豆湯
Countryside Red Bean Soup
시골 스타일 팥죽
乡村风红豆汤
黑餡甜湯
Black Bean Sweet Soup
검은 팥 시루코
黑馅甜汤
年糕湯
Ozoni (New Year Mochi Soup)
오조니
年糕汤
雞蛋年糕湯
Egg Zoni (Mochi Soup)
달걀 조니
鸡蛋年糕汤
海苔卷
Seaweed Roll
이소베마키
海苔卷
阿部
Abe
아베
阿部
葛餅
Kuzumochi (Arrowroot Cake)
쿠즈모치
葛饼
