🍜 Mitsui-dera Chikara Mochi Honten三井寺力餅本店

Mitsui-dera Chikara Mochi Main Store is just a few steps away from Keihan Biwako Otsu Station and is a long-established wagashi shop with over 150 years of history. Its signature product is the famous "Mitsui-dera Chikara Mochi," a renowned sweet from the Otsu area in Shiga Prefecture. This delightful treat is a bite-sized mochi wrapped in homemade white syrup and generously sprinkled with soybean flour. The shop has been providing the same great taste for years using traditional techniques passed down through generations. The name "Mitsui-dera Chikara Mochi" originates from the legend of Benkei Musashibo, who is said to have dragged the beautifully-toned bell of Mitsui-dera Temple to Mount Hiei with his extraordinary strength. Mitsui-dera Chikara Mochi offers both individual and gift packaging, as well as small packages containing 3, 5, or 6 pieces, allowing customers to choose according to their needs. As the shop uses no additives or preservatives, it is recommended to enjoy the treats as soon as possible. The main store near Otsu Station provides dine-in options, with the mochi made fresh upon ordering, allowing customers to savor the deliciousness of freshly made treats. A selection of beverages, including tea, matcha, and coffee, pairs wonderfully with the Mitsui-dera Chikara Mochi. Additionally, the shop sells Chikara Mochi Soft Serve Ice Cream. Served on a corn chip, it features Mitsui-dera Chikara Mochi and soft serve ice cream, making it a must-try treat during the summer. The soft serve comes in flavors like vanilla, matcha, and black sesame, with seasonal limited flavors available, making any combination with Mitsui-dera Chikara Mochi an excellent pairing. Mitsui-dera Chikara Mochi Main Store is highly recommended as a souvenir shop or café, and it is suggested to visit when in Otsu.

Representative Japanese sweets of Otsu. Made using techniques passed down through generations since its establishment. Available in packaging suitable for personal use and gifts. The "Chikara Mochi Soft Serve," which allows you to enjoy both soft serve ice cream and Mitsuidera Chikara Mochi, is also highly recommended.