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[Miyagi Prefecture] Only locals know! Introducing 5 exquisite sweets

When you think of sweets from Miyagi Prefecture, many people probably think of "Zunda Mochi." However, Miyagi Prefecture is home to many lesser-known shops where you can enjoy delicious sweets such as cakes, tarts, dango, and anmitsu

So, in this article, we will introduce 5 shops where you can enjoy exquisite sweets that are popular with Miyagi residents. There are also some hidden gems that are not listed in guidebooks, so if you have a sweet tooth, be sure to check this out

"Hikoichi" in Ichibancho, Aoba Ward, Sendai City

Hikoichi is a sweet shop that has been loved by locals for a long time. The recommended dish is the "Shiratama Cream Anmitsu ." You can choose one of three types of bean paste (smooth red bean paste, tsubuan paste, or zunda bean paste), and one of two types of syrup (brown syrup or white syrup).

The shop, located at the end of a cobblestone alley, has an old-fashioned atmosphere, and even though it is located in the heart of Ichibancho 4-Chome, it gives off a sense of calm as if it were in another space

The interior of the shop is made of warm wood, and you can relax and enjoy the view of the courtyard. It's a great place to stop by for a rest when you're tired from shopping or sightseeing

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"Pancake & Cafe 38mitsubachi" in Futsukamachi, Aoba Ward, Sendai City

38mitsubachi is the first pancake specialty store in Tohoku. You can enjoy fluffy buttermilk pancakes that melt in your mouth

Pancakes range from sweet treats like the "10-Layer Happy Pancakes" and "Very Berry Pancakes" to savory treats like the "Grilled Cheese Curry Pancakes" and "Loco Moco," all of which are popular and have been featured on social media

They also offer pancake sandwiches, which are mini pancakes stuffed with fruits such as strawberries and mandarin oranges, making them a great souvenir or takeaway item

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  • Name: pancake＆cafe 38mitsubachi Kita-yonbancho branch
  • Address: 1F Hotel Grandi Prestige, 12-25 Futsukamachi, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, 980-0802
  • Phone number: 022-721-0238
  • Business hours: 10:00-19:00
  • URL: https://38mitsubachi.jp/

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Sendai Dango Ichifuku, Wakabayashi 3-chome, Wakabayashi Ward, Sendai City

Ichifuku, with its main store in Wakabayashi Ward, Sendai City, is a hugely popular dango shop that sells out by mid-morning every day. At a reasonable price of around 100 yen per skewer, the shop's appeal lies in the generous amount of bean paste and the weight of the dango

The chewy dumplings are handmade using locally grown Sasanishiki rice, and are freshly pounded every morning and skewered by hand. The shop is located a little far from the city center, so it is recommended to come by car

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  • Name: Sendai Dango Ichifuku
  • Address: 3-11-17 Wakabayashi, Wakabayashi Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, 984-0826
  • Phone number: 022-286-6537
  • Business hours: 9:00-13:00
  • URL: https://www.dango-ichifuku.com/

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"MURATA" in front of Tagajo City

MURATA is a Western-style pastry shop where you can enjoy authentic sweets made by the owner who has experience training in France. It has been selected as one of Tabelog's "Top 100 Sweets Shops" and is famous for its elegantly flavored macarons

The macarons, which use rice flour in the dough to add a Japanese touch, are not too sweet and have a gorgeous fragrance. They are so popular that on weekends there are queues outside the store, and they have received high praise from word of mouth, with people saying, "No matter which one you try, you can't go wrong."

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  • Name: MURATA
  • Address: 3-2-25 Machimae, Tagajo City, Miyagi Prefecture, 985-0845
  • Phone number: 022-362-7767
  • Business hours: 10:00-18:30
  • URL: https://www.kazunoli-mulata.com/

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"Ekuboya" in Yamatocho, Wakabayashi Ward, Sendai City

Ekuboya is a cute little sweets shop located about a 3-minute walk from Yakushido Station on the subway. From Japanese sweets to Western confections, you can enjoy freshly made sweets, prepared from 6am every morning

Among them, the most recommended is the "Ohagi" . The fluffy ohagi come in four flavors: tsubuan (red bean paste), koshian (smooth bean paste), sesame, and kinako (roasted soybean flour), and even those who don't like sweet things can eat them all up in one go. Most of them sell out by mid-morning, so if you want to make sure you get one, we recommend making a reservation the day before.

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Try Miyagi Prefecture's exquisite sweets

This time, we introduced five delicious sweets you can try in Miyagi Prefecture. All of these shops are famous and loved by locals

We recommend stopping by while you're out and about and enjoying a sweets tour, so if you see a sweet that catches your eye, be sure to give it a try

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