Founded in the Taisho era
A long-established shop in Nishi-Azabu whose beautiful and delicious specialties win the hearts of connoisseurs
Located in Nishi-Azabu, Azabu Shogetsudo is also close to Hiroo and Minami-Aoyama.Since its founding in the late Taisho period, it has carefully passed down the skills of craftsmen and creative flavors.Seeking a new form of wagashi, the third-generation owner created from scratch the signature item, “Ichimai-nagashi Azabu Anmitsu Yokan.”When you open the box, the jewel-like yokan spread across the surface impresses not only with its beauty but also with its unchanged traditional taste, making it a prized item ordered by fans nationwide.
What the shop values above all is the deliciousness of its bean paste.先Made without any preservatives or additives, following teachings from the previous generation, the bean paste supports the shop’s popularity for nearly a century.Inside the shop is a small tea room where you can enjoy the wagashi along with sencha, matcha, and other teas.
History
Founded in the late Taisho period in the area where the Nezu Museum now stands.After being destroyed in air raids during World War II, it moved to its current location in Nishi-Azabu and was remodeled into the present shop about 30 years ago.The shop has continued to protect its noren curtain through four generations.
This Notable Item
Ichimai-nagashi Azabu Anmitsu Yokan (Small)
1,296 yen
A one-of-a-kind signature item in which colorful anmitsu toppings—agar, gyuhi, and chestnut—float within yokan made of mashed Tanba azuki bean paste spread across the entire box.The smooth and refreshing yokan is best enjoyed chilled.
Azabu Dorayaki Soba
280 yen
An original dorayaki made with ingenuity, featuring a fragrant buckwheat-flour pancake filled with plenty of chunky bean paste and one piece of chewy gyuhi.
Azabu no Tsuki Matcha
360 yen
A jōyo manju characterized by its moist and chewy thin skin made with yamato-imo.An elegant item containing one large chestnut, with a “moon” brand mark and gold leaf added to the skin.
Spot Overview
| Address: | 4-22-12 Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo |
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| Phone: | 03-3407-0040 |
| Business hours: | Monday–Saturday 10:00–17:00 Business hours and closing days may change, so please check with the store before visiting. |
| Closed: | Sundays and public holidays |
| Payment methods: | Cash Credit cards (AMERICAN EXPRESS, VISA, JCB, Diner’s Club, Mastercard) Electronic money (transportation IC cards, iD, QUICPay, PayPal) QR code payments (PayPay) |
| External Link: | Official Website |
