A Dish Born from a Passion for Lotus Root: Experience 'Renkon Mochi' at Kyoto Wakuden's Sakaimachi Store

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  • 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.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: March 28, 2026

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Kyoto Wakuden launches a new 'Renkon Mochi' dessert and a pre-booked bento dining service at its Sakaimachi store.

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A Dish Born from a Passion for Lotus Root: Experience 'Renkon Mochi' at Kyoto Wakuden's Sakaimachi Store (March 28, 2026), PR Times
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March 28, 2026
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.

〈Sakaimachi Store Tea Room Exclusive〉 Renkon Mochi

■ 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.

Sakaimachi Store 2nd Floor Tea Room

■ 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.

〈Sakaimachi Store Tea Room Exclusive〉 Renkon Mochi

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...

FAQ

When will the new lotus root confection 'Renkon Mochi' be introduced at the Sakaimachi store tea room?

It will be introduced starting from April 1, 2026, as part of the renewed menu at the tea room.

What additional food option can guests now enjoy within the tea room of the Sakaimachi store?

Guests can now enjoy pre-ordered bento boxes within the tea room, allowing for a relaxing moment.

How is the space structured in Murashino Wakuden's Sakaimachi store?

The store features a retail space on the first floor and a tea room on the second floor.

What are the two representative lotus root confections previously crafted by Wakuden?

They are represented by items named 'Seiko' and 'Hasumochi,' known for their soft texture.

How much does the Renkon Mochi with Matcha Set cost at the tea room?

The set costs 2,200 yen including tax and is offered exclusively in the tea room.

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