A Dish Born from a Passion for Lotus Root: Experience 'Renkon Mochi' at Kyoto Wakuden's Sakaimachi Store
Kyoto Wakuden launches a new 'Renkon Mochi' dessert and a pre-booked bento dining service at its Sakaimachi store.
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Wakuden (Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto) is renewing the menu at its Sakaimachi store tea room, introducing a new lotus root confection, 'Renkon Mochi,' starting April 1, 2026.
Additionally, guests can now enjoy pre-ordered bento boxes within the tea room, allowing for a relaxing moment that fits perfectly into your travel itinerary.
■ Another Way to Savor Spring in Kyoto
Spring in Kyoto, with cherry blossoms in full bloom.
It is the season when the city is at its most vibrant, welcoming visitors from all over the country.
Amidst this, taking a moment to pause and savor the quiet is also one of the charms of spring in Kyoto.
Murashino Wakuden's Sakaimachi store features a retail space on the first floor and a tea room on the second floor.
On the second floor, you can enjoy tea and sweets prepared in-house. Furthermore, you can now enjoy pre-ordered bento boxes in the same space.
■ A Wakuden Dish Born from a Long Dedication to Lotus Root Confections
Wakuden has long been crafting confections using lotus root.
Represented by items like 'Seiko' and 'Hasumochi,' their soft texture and clear, refined flavor are hallmarks of Wakuden's sweets.
The new 'Renkon Mochi' is a dish born from this long history of craftsmanship.
We offer this dish exclusively in our tea room, featuring a texture that melts softly and a delicate, lingering finish.
Renkon Mochi with Matcha Set: 2,200 yen (tax included)
Made by carefully combining lotus root starch with the elegant sweetness of Wasanbon sugar, prepared meticulously in our kitchen...