The specialty "Osekimochi" is available in front of Jonan-gu Shrine in Fushimi, known as a shrine to ward off worries such as moving, and also famous as a shrine for car purification.

Jonan-gu Shrine, famous for the "winding stream party," a reenactment of a Heian-period aristocratic singing contest, is a popular attraction for both domestic and foreign tourists. The Shinto garden consists of five gardens, of which "Haru no Yama" is known for its plum blossoms.

The name of the store selling the wagashi is the same as the name of the specialty, and is located just across the road from the approach to the shrine. Osekimochi is a simple rice cake with a large amount of sweet bean paste on top, but it is not too sweet and has a very simple and delicious taste. It is served in two types of rice cake: white rice cake and grass rice cake.

Osekimochi has a history of about 450 years, originating from a teahouse along the Toba Highway, which was an important transportation route. Its name comes from the fact that during the Edo period, there was a girl named "Seki-onna" on the highway who set up a teahouse and served rice cakes to travelers who came up. The store was burned down during the Battle of Toba-Fushimi, and was relocated to its current location when the Keihan National Highway was laid in 1932.

When you visit Jonan-gu Shrine, why not stop by the store that preserves the simple taste of Osekimochi and the scenery of the Toba Highway to the present day? When eating at home, we recommend that you enjoy Japanese culture by placing it on a plate filled with the charm of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

Appi Urushi Studio's Flat Bowl
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Koishiwara ware
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Osekimochi
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References
https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXMZO44008480Q9A420C1AM1000/　
https://otaku-son.hatenablog.com/entry/2017/03/25/045740
http://www.kyotodekuraso.com/p/3604
http://www.kyoto-sweets.net/20151224-01/