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A long-established shop specializing in takeout ningyo-yaki (a type of Japanese pastry). While there was a line when I visited last Sunday, I was able to purchase them without waiting on a weekday afternoon around 2 pm. Since trying these ningyo-yaki, my whole concept of ningyo-yaki has changed! They are truly delicious. I haven't found any ningyo-yaki that surpasses these. Both the tsubo-yaki and ningyo-yaki are filled with plenty of sweet bean paste. I think it's a flavor that people of all ages will love. The staff are also very kind and pleasant. I'll definitely stop by again on my way back from visiting Suitengu Shrine!

You can buy various treats like ningyo-yaki (doll-shaped pastries) and bean sweets at Suiten-gu Shrine. I went on a weekday evening, so there wasn't a line and only a few customers were there. This time, I wanted to eat them right away, so I bought a ningyo-yaki with koshian (sweet bean paste) and a ayu-yaki (sweetfish-shaped pastry) with white bean paste. The staff kindly put them in a paper bag that was easy to eat from. Both were finished in just two bites. The filling was generous and incredibly delicious.

I recently went back to buy some ningyo-yaki (doll-shaped cakes) and some luxury senbei (rice crackers) for gifts. The purchasing process has been streamlined quite a bit, and the payment was very smooth! Most electronic money options were accepted. I bought some tsubo-yaki (baked in a pot) with tsubuan (red bean paste) and some Shichifukujin (Seven Lucky Gods) with koshian (white bean paste). The amount of anko (bean paste) was generous, and they were delicious as always. The plain castella-yaki (sponge cake) is also great value for money, costing around 350 yen for about 10 pieces. I always make sure to buy some of those when I come here.

A renowned, long-established shop for ningyo-yaki (a type of Japanese pastry) at Suitengu Shrine. The dough is rich and dense, with a sweet filling that's just right. One piece packs the calories of a Snickers bar. I prefer the pot-baked version. Ningyo-yaki can be purchased in individual portions, which is convenient. Their surprisingly luxurious senbei (rice crackers) are also worth trying. The "Luxury Beans" are addictive! I've unofficially awarded the "Two Bean Snack" certification to Nagariya in the Philippines and these Luxury Beans. Perfect for a gift after visiting Suitengu Shrine. You'll definitely buy them if you see them.

This is a long-standing doll-shaped pastry shop located at the Suiten-gumae intersection. I looked it up and found out it has a history of over 100 years, having been around since the Taisho era. Apparently, it's the origin of the doll-shaped pastry (though there are different theories). The filling is packed with sweet bean paste and it's delicious. It's also cheap. The doll-shaped pastry is 140 yen and the castella sponge cake is 35 yen.