Founded in the late Edo period.
The three-color dango, loved since the Edo period, is perfect as a gift.
A dango shop that has continued for six generations along the Sumida River.They offer only two products: “Kototoi Dango” and “Kototoi Monaka (Miyako-dori shaped monaka).”“Kototoi Dango,” also the shop’s name, is notable for its perfectly round shape without skewers.The red-bean “Azuki filling” uses Fujimurasaki azuki from Tokachi, Hokkaido.The white “Shiro-an filling” is made from tebou beans, a type of kidney bean.The yellow “Miso filling,” made from a blend of white and red miso, completes the set of three.「“Kototoi Monaka” is shaped after the Miyako-dori bird from a poem by Ariwara no Narihira.It comes in azuki or white filling, and its cute bird shape makes it great as a souvenir.You can eat inside the shop and enjoy freshly made Kototoi Dango or monaka with tea.One area also features a display showing the shop’s history.
History
Founded in the late Edo period.The founder, Sakichi Toyama, who ran a gardening business, served dango to entertain guests.Its delicious taste became well-known, leading to the creation of a dango shop.The name “Kototoi Dango” is said to come from a poem by Ariwara no Narihira during his travels in eastern Japan.Writers and cultural figures have long visited the shop, and it remains a beloved specialty of Mukojima.
This Notable Item
Kototoi Dango
Eat-in with tea: 720 yen / Take-out 6 pieces: 1,380 yen and up.
The three-color dango has kept the same taste since the Edo period and is loved by many.One set includes azuki, white, and miso fillings. Orders are available starting from three pieces.It is known for its refined, not-too-sweet flavor.
Kototoi Monaka (Miyako-dori shaped monaka)
Eat-in with tea: 600 yen / Take-out 5 pieces: 1,450 yen and up.
A monaka shaped like the Miyako-dori bird.You can choose between azuki filling and white filling.The filling is added after ordering, so the shell stays crispy!The smooth filling has a refined sweetness that makes you want to eat more and more.
Spot Overview
| Address: | 5-5-22 Mukojima, Sumida-ku, Tokyo |
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| Phone: | 03-3622-0081 |
| Business hours: | 9:00–17:00 |
| Closed: | Tuesdays |
| Payment methods: | Cash, PayPay |
| External Link: | Official Website |
