Tajimaya | travel taketa

Tajimaya is the oldest Japanese confectioner in Oita Prefecture. Founded in 1804, Tajimaya served as a purveyor of cakes to the Oka Clan, the family that ruled the area in the Edo period. Its most famous cake, Mikasano, was offered to the feudal lord.

The Japanese-style building was built 150 years ago. It is stylish with a somewhat modern look blended with the traditional style.

Made with clear spring water from the mountains surrounding Taketa City, the cakes Tajimaya offers are exquisitely beautiful and have delicately sweet flavors. Enjoy these special Japanese cakes in a set with green tea or try other Japanese sweets such as red bean soup (zenzai) at Teahouse Dan Dan, which is located in the store. They also make the perfect souvenir for family and friends.

創業1804年、江戸時代にこの地を治めていた「岡藩」御用達の歴史を持つ大分県で一番古い和菓子店。代表銘菓「三笠野」はお殿様への献上菓子でした。

築150年、純日本家屋の店舗は、伝統の中にもどこかモダンさを感じさせてくれる、洗練された空間になっています。

竹田市を囲む名だたる山々の湧水で仕込んだお菓子は、どれも美しく繊細で、上品な味わいの逸品揃い。お土産として持ち帰るだけでなく、併設の「茶房だんだん」では和菓子と日本茶のセットや、ぜんざいなどの甘味をゆっくり味わうことができます。