{"id":43988,"date":"2025-12-28T21:09:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T12:09:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agatajapan.com?p=43988"},"modified":"2026-01-22T17:52:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T08:52:33","slug":"kimuraya-honten-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/en\/shinise-en\/kimuraya-honten-en","title":{"rendered":"Kimuraya Main Store"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Founded in Keio 4 (1868)<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"ark-block-slider -media\" data-direction=\"horizontal\" data-option=\"{isAuto:1,isLoop:1,isCenter:1,showArrow:1,showThumb:1,effect:slide,direction:horizontal,speed:1000,delay:4000,slideNumPC:1,slideNumSP:1,spacePC:4,spaceSP:0,pagination:bullets,isClickable:0,isDynamic:0}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ark-block-slider__inner swiper -main\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ark-block-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ark-block-slider__media\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/5373d3f3e5d6c17555a86a90ec15c161.webp\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" class=\"ark-block-slider__img arkb-obf-cover wp-image-41090\" alt=\"\" decording=\"async\">\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"ark-block-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ark-block-slider__media\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/44326aeb2dc48d31f2bf400cb58692ff.webp\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"ark-block-slider__img arkb-obf-cover wp-image-41092\" alt=\"\" decording=\"async\">\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"ark-block-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ark-block-slider__media\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/679e96ccc44f45f491eb26295265537f.webp\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" class=\"ark-block-slider__img arkb-obf-cover wp-image-41094\" alt=\"\" decording=\"async\">\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\t\t<div class=\"swiper-button-prev ark-block-slider__nav -prev\" tabIndex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t<path d=\"M16.4,2.6l-0.8-0.7c-0.2-0.2-0.5-0.2-0.7,0l-8.7,9.7c-0.2,0.2-0.2,0.5,0,0.7l8.7,9.7c0.2,0.2,0.5,0.2,0.7,0l0.8-0.7 c0.2-0.2,0.2-0.5,0-0.7l-7.7-8.3c-0.2-0.2-0.2-0.5,0-0.7l7.7-8.3C16.6,3.1,16.6,2.8,16.4,2.6z\"\/>\n\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"swiper-button-next ark-block-slider__nav -next\" tabIndex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Next slide\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t<path d=\"M7.9,21.4l0.8,0.7c0.2,0.2,0.5,0.2,0.7,0l8.7-9.7c0.2-0.2,0.2-0.5,0-0.7L9.4,2c-0.2-0.2-0.5-0.2-0.7,0L7.9,2.6 c-0.2,0.2-0.2,0.5,0,0.7l7.7,8.3c0.2,0.2,0.2,0.5,0,0.7l-7.7,8.3C7.7,20.9,7.7,21.2,7.9,21.4z\"\/>\n\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"swiper -thumb\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/5373d3f3e5d6c17555a86a90ec15c161.webp\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" class=\"ark-block-slider__img arkb-obf-cover wp-image-41090\" alt=\"\" decording=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/44326aeb2dc48d31f2bf400cb58692ff.webp\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"ark-block-slider__img arkb-obf-cover wp-image-41092\" alt=\"\" decording=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/679e96ccc44f45f491eb26295265537f.webp\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" class=\"ark-block-slider__img arkb-obf-cover wp-image-41094\" alt=\"\" decording=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ningyoyaki shaped after Asakusa landmarks is a specialty of Nakamise Street<\/h2>\n\n<p>The oldest ningyoyaki shop in Asakusa. Ningyoyaki created by the first owner uses four molds inspired by Asakusa: the lantern of Kaminarimon, Raijin, the five-story pagoda, and a dove.The standard item is \u201cwith red bean filling,\u201d using batter made from flour and eggs filled with smooth red bean paste, but \u201cwithout red bean filling\u201d is also available for those who do not prefer red bean paste or sweets.Craftsmen bake each piece right at the storefront, so it is recommended to sit on a nearby bench and enjoy them freshly baked.They keep for one week at room temperature, making them great Asakusa souvenirs. In addition to ningyoyaki, they also offer senbei and more, with mail order available by phone or fax.<br\/><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">History<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Founded in Keio 4 (1868) in a corner of Asakusa\u2019s Nakamise Street, it is the oldest ningyoyaki shop in Asakusa.The four molds designed by the first owner\u2014five-story pagoda, Raijin, lantern, and dove\u2014are distinctive and beloved as an Asakusa specialty.<br\/><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">This Notable Item<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns vk_block-margin-xs--margin-bottom is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1e770629ec36edce05bd0722fdd73194-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41096\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ningyoyaki (with red bean filling)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>8 pieces \u2014 600 yen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"vk_block-margin-md--margin-bottom\">Soft batter filled with smooth red bean paste of refined sweetness.While cherishing the recipe handed down since the founding, the sweetness has been finely adjusted to match the times and people\u2019s preferences, resulting in a long-loved classic flavor.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Spot Overview<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"ark-block-notice -alert is-style-simple\"><div class=\"ark-block-notice__head\"><svg class=\"ark-block-notice__icon\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-icon=\"LsInfoOutline\" viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\"><path d=\"M24 47C11.3 47 1 36.7 1 24S11.3 1 24 1s23 10.3 23 23-10.3 23-23 23zm0-42C13.5 5 5 13.5 5 24s8.5 19 19 19 19-8.5 19-19S34.5 5 24 5z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"24\" cy=\"15.8\" r=\"3.5\"><\/circle><path d=\"M28 31.8h-1.5v-9c0-.6-.4-1-1-1h-5c-.8 0-1.3.9-.8 1.6l1.8 2.4v6H20c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1v2c0 .6.4 1 1 1h8c.6 0 1-.4 1-1v-2c0-.6-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ark-block-notice__body ark-keep-mt--s\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-flexible-table-block-table pt-3\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#666666\"><tbody><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>Address: <\/strong><\/th><td>2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo<\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>Phone: <\/strong><\/th><td><a href=\"tel:03-3841-7055\">03-3841-7055<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>Business hours: <\/strong><\/th><td>9:00\u201319:00 Business hours may change.<\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>Closed days: <\/strong><\/th><td>Irregular holidays<\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>Payment method: <\/strong><\/th><td>Cash only<\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>External Link:<\/strong><\/th><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kimura-ya.co.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official Website<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Information is current as of publication and may change. Please check before visiting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Founded in Keio 4 (1868) Ningyoyaki shaped after Asakusa landmarks is a specialty of Nakamise Street The oldest ningyoyaki shop in Asakusa. Ningyoyaki created by the first owner uses four molds inspired by Asakusa: the lantern of Kaminarimon, Raijin, the five-story pagoda, and a dove.The standard item is \u201cwith red bean filling,\u201d using batter made from flour and eggs filled with smooth red bean paste, but \u201cwithout red bean filling\u201d is also available for those who do not prefer red bean paste or sweets.Craftsmen bake each piece right at the storefront, so it is recommended to sit on a nearby bench and enjoy them freshly baked.They keep for one week [&hellip;]","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":41096,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4040,4043],"tags":[5612],"area":[3991,4091],"class_list":["post-43988","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-shinise-en","category-traditional-japanese-sweets-en","tag-star-en","area-tokyo-en","area-chuo-ward-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43988","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=43988"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43988\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":44823,"href":"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43988\/revisions\/44823"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41096"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43988"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=43988"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=43988"},{"taxonomy":"area","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/area?post=43988"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}