I went right away and bought some fruit daifuku from “Kakuozan Fruit Daifuku Benzaiten Ashiya”, which opened on the north side of JR Ashiya Station!
Fruit daifuku from “Kakuozan Fruit Daifuku Benzaiten Ashiya”
Left: “Unshu Mikan” 680 yen (tax included)
Center: “Ripe Pineapple” 480 yen (tax included)
Right: “Strawberry” 480 yen (tax included)
Each daifuku comes with one piece of string! Time to make that beautiful “moe-dan” cross-section!
First up, the mikan! This should definitely be cut sideways…huh? Wait? It’s not cutting very well…?Maybe vertically after all…? Umm… huh?
…Something’s off…Umm… should I try cutting it vertically one more time…?
…I’m sorry…
But the taste! The super juicy Unshu mikan pairs perfectly with the chewy mochi skin and white bean paste! Even if it looks like this because of my terrible cutting, the flavor is totally unaffected!
Regrouping, next is the ripe pineapple!
This time for sure…! This time I’ll get a beautiful cross-section…!!
I-I did it! The cut surface is a little jagged, but I did it!
The pineapple tastes fully ripe and sweet, too! The juice seeps out with every bite. So good!
Last is the strawberry… I can’t mess this one up! Here goes…!
I-I did it!!! This!!! This is what I wanted to do!!! Thank goodness!!!
The strawberry variety that day was “Koi Minori,” which is known for being “sweet, delicious, and very fragrant.” That’s exactly right! My mouth is happy♪
Menu at “Kakuozan Fruit Daifuku Benzaiten Ashiya”
↑ They usually have about 12 kinds of fruit daifuku made with seasonal fruits!
Store information for “Kakuozan Fruit Daifuku Benzaiten Ashiya”
The shop opened on the north side of JR Ashiya Station, next to the patisserie “ma biche.”
Samples of the fruit daifuku are lined up, and once you choose one, they’ll bring out a freshly made one for you.
↑ They also sell wooden gift boxes and insulated bags.
↑ Even the standard paper boxes are sturdy and feel premium!
Here’s the map↓
The address is 20-24 Oharacho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
Kakuozan Fruit Daifuku Benzaiten Ashiya
Hours
10:00–19:00
Closed
Irregular holidays
Address
20-24 Oharacho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture
Phone number
0797-62-6006
Related links
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(*Please check directly with the shop for the latest menu items, business hours, and other information.)
