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"Towns are more interesting when you walk around!" This is a series where we explore the charms of towns by actually strolling around them. This time,near JR Nihonmatsu Stationwe took a walk around the area
If you're enjoying walking around the town, be sure to look for some "quick bites." If you're looking for something light enough to satisfy your hunger, you can easily buy a few at a time.
This time, we walked around town for about an hour and found some delicious recommendations that you can enjoy while walking. Why not go and search for tasty treasures in Nihonmatsu?
This trip will take place in Nihonmatsu city, Fukushima prefecture. The start is JR Nihonmatsu station.
This station is also used by students from the surrounding area, and you can see many teenagers there in the mornings and evenings.
When you think of Nihonmatsu, you think of "Nihonmatsu Castle." Also known as Kasumiga Castle, this castle fell during the Boshin War. Itthe tragedy of the "Nihonmatsu Boys' Corps,"is also known for
There was a monument commemorating the history in front of the station.
where the ruins of Nihonmatsu Castle are locatedKasumigajo Park in Nihonmatsu City, is a famous spot for cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, and is also well-known as the venue for the Nihonmatsu Chrysanthemum Doll Festival. Be sure to check it out when you visit!
Maharani Restaurant
Now, along the road that extends straight north from the front of the station, you'll find a row of restaurants and business hotels. While izakayas and bars are the mainstays,Maharani Restaurantthere are also some intriguing establishments, such as
This time, turn right just before Urban Hotel Nihonmatsu and walk through the area east of the station.
Once you step inside, you'll feel like you've entered a time capsule. The townscape is full of character, as if it's filled with nostalgia.
by the sheer number of bars and izakayas (Japanese pubs) that are tucked away like secret hideouts. There are so many hidden gems that you'll want to brag about finding them.
Watanabe Dental Clinic
Watanabe Dental Clinichas a unique atmosphere that makes it seem like something straight out of a drama.
Yanagiya Restaurant
known for its tonkatsu (pork cutlet) and soba noodlesYanagiya Shokudo is a popular restaurant. It's a bustling spot filled with local customers during lunchtime.
It may be "normal" for the locals, but each and every scene is overflowing with emotion.Even though the scenery is unfamiliar, it somehowfeels nostalgic. It was an area with a mysterious charm.
Heading north, I discovered an interesting pastry shop along Prefectural Route 129.
If you head a little north and come to Prefectural Route 129, you will come to an area lined with many shops on both sides.
Right next to Wakamusha, you can see some intriguing banners saying things like "crepes" and "waffles."
Thisthe patisserie "Patisserie Le Connaissance." Looking through the large window, the interior looks just like a cafe abroad. Drawn in, I entered the shop and found a colorful array of baked goods and fresh pastries. I imagine many people buy the cookies in tins that look like jewel boxes just for the packaging.
The shop has an eat-in area whereyou can enjoy cakes, crepes, croissant waffles, and other treats with drinks. When I visited, a group of students were happily munching on crepes. It seems like a great place to visit for a change of pace, or to fully enjoy your youth.
Ithe baked donut "Minowa-mon". The moist dough combined with the bitter chocolate creates a delicious, lingering flavor. The fact that the dough wasn't greasy also made it easy to eat.
Patisserie Le Connaissance <Information>
Name: Patisserie Le Connaissance
Address:2-85-1 Honmachi, Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture
Don't miss the long-established Japanese confectionery shop along Prefectural Route 129
Confectionery Shop Hinatsu
If you walk west along Prefectural Route 129, you will come across an area packed with long-established Japanese confectionery shops. This time, I stopped by two of them.
The first shop we'll visit is"Okashidokoro Hinatsu." This is a renowned shop that has produced many hit sweets, including Nihonmatsu Yokan. The shop has a bright and friendly atmosphere. The spacious display window is filled with tempting sweets. You can enjoy shopping while being soothed by the warm service of the staff.
Senshintei Ohuku
one of their signature sweetspurchased "Senshintei's Ofuku,". It's a monaka (wafer filled with bean paste), and comes in two variations: white bean paste made from Ofuku beans and red bean paste. Ofuku beans are large white kidney beans. They are characterized by their pure white color and soft texture. Senshintei is said to use plenty of high-quality Ofuku beans.
With the first bite, you'll be surprised by the delicate texture of the monaka, like layers of thin silk. Inside, there's plenty of white bean paste. The white bean paste, which fills every corner, is sticky yet melts in your mouth, and the plump sweetness of the broad beans spreads smoothly. It's satisfying yet never gets tiresome. It's a flavor that would be perfect with a strong cup of tea.
The shop also sold discounted portions of castellacake intended for gifts, making them perfect for home consumption. Finding such unexpected bargains is a privilege only those who visit the shop in person can enjoy.
Hinatsu Confectionery Nihonmatsu Main Branch ＜Information＞
Name: Confectionery Shop Hinatsu Nihonmatsu Main Branch
Address: 1-203 Honmachi, Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture
Further west from the confectionery shopHinatsuyou'll find Tamashimaya, a long-established Japanese confectionery shop with a dignified atmosphere that exudes a sense of history.
Source: Fukushima Prefecture Product Archives
a popular souvenir from NihonmatsuTama Yokan. When you poke it with a toothpick, the rubbery outer layer peels off with a satisfying tug. It's an impactful Japanese confection that offers a fun eating experience right from the moment you open it.
When you enter Tamashimaya, you'll find a variety of exquisite Japanese sweets created with the skill of artisans. Even the Tama Yokan jelly comes in a variety of flavors and shapes other than the standard, making shopping a visual feast. There is also a wide selection of fresh sweets, and the lineup evokes the Japanese spirit of enjoying the seasons through food.
Shiho Kanman
traditional Japanese"Shiogama,"I boughtsweet made with shiso leaves.
The origins of this confection go back over 300 years. It is said to have been developed after the Niwa clan, lords of the Nihonmatsu domain, ordered them to "make something that can surpass the famous Shiogama confection of the Date domain (Sendai)." Shihokanman is a dried confectionery that is soft and has a simple yet elegant taste. You will feel the romance of history in this confectionery that has been passed down just as it was back then.
The photo shows a small pack of two. You can choose the size depending on how much you want to eat, which shows how thoughtful the product is.
Tamashimaya Co., Ltd. <Information>
Name: Tamashimaya Co., Ltd.
Address: 1-88 Honmachi, Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture
Turn left at the yellow sign you will see on your left, and halfway down the hill you will come across a wonderful local supermarket.
Marceau
Marusou, a shop specializing in fish and prepared foods. The shop is lined with a wide variety of homemade dishes. Stews, boiled fish, sashimi, stir-fries... there are so many home-style dishes to choose from that you'll be spoiled for choice. Homemade salted squid is also one of their specialties, and a banner proudly fluttering in the wind advertises it.
The deep-fried foods are particularly eye-catching in the store. The deep-fried food section is filled with items that will make you want to reach out and try them, such as large fried horse mackerel and thick minced meat cutlets.
Naochan fried chicken
This timeI bought "Nao-chan Karaage." The large, impactful pieces of fried chicken are generously coated in a glossy sauce. The honey and garlic-infused seasoning is unique and a perfect match. The meat is juicy and tender, and the sweet and salty sauce makes it easy to eat several pieces. It's so addictive that once you're hooked, you can't stop. It's a local delicacy that will satisfy your hunger just right while you're out and about.
Fish and Delicacies Marceau ＜Information＞
Name: Fish and Delicacies Marceau
Address: 2-25 Honmachi, Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture
Woman in her 30s / Resident of Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture / Writer who handles local gourmet information / Favorite phrase is coexistence and co-prosperity
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