Chomeiji Sakuramochi Yamamotoya (長命寺桜もち 山本や)

History

The business began selling sakuramochi outside Chomeiji Temple in 1717. Its sweet bean paste is enclosed in a thin, baked wrapper, a style associated with cherry-blossom viewing along the Sumida embankment.

Sakuramochi (桜もち) is a sweet bean-paste confection wrapped in cherry leaves. This shop makes a thin, crepe-like wrapper around the filling.

Shop information

Opening hours

8:30–18:00; New Year's Day 10:00–17:00.

Closed

Monday and Tuesday.

Visiting

Advance orders take priority in March and April. Reservations by telephone only.

Shop

Chomeiji Sakuramochi Yamamotoya (長命寺桜もち 山本や)

Address

5-1-14 Mukojima, Sumida-ku, Tokyo (東京都墨田区向島5-1-14)

Nearest stations

Oshiage (押上駅)

Directions

From Oshiage Station Exit A3, follow Sakurabashi-dori (桜橋通り) toward Bokutei-dori (墨堤通り); about 15 minutes on foot.