Autumn is the season for sightseeing. In Kamakura, a town that is perfect for strolling around, I'd like to introduce you to a recommended souvenir, the Kintsuba from the Japanese sweets store Kamakura Itoko.

Japanese sweets store Kamakura Itoko

Kamakura Itoko is a Japanese sweets store with its main store located near Hase Station in Kamakura. It also has stores on Komachi-dori and at CIAL, a commercial facility directly connected to Kamakura Station.


Their signature product, Kintsuba, is entirely handmade. Here are some of the many varieties available!

Japanese sweets made with glutinous rice and azuki bean paste

Pumpkin Kintsuba

High quality pumpkin paste is wrapped with moist red beans, covered with a thin batter and baked. 200 yen.


The combination of pumpkin and azuki flavors gives it an exquisite Japanese taste! It's great to enjoy the smoothness, the crunchy texture, and the sticky thin skin all at once.

The name of the store, "Itoko," also comes from "Itoko-ni," a dish made with pumpkin and azuki beans. If you are not sure which one to choose, try this one.

Matcha Kintsuba

White bean paste kneaded with green tea and colored with white "tebomame" (hand-molded beans). 200 yen.


Rich in flavor and refreshing sweetness. With a hint of bitterness, it has a slightly mature taste.

Red Bean Kintsuba

The standard azuki beans are full of grains and have a crunchy texture. It is moderately sweet and not too heavy. A perfect match with green tea. 200 yen.

Uguisu Kintsuba

Uguisu-an (sweet red bean paste) Kintsuba with jade color using green pea. You can enjoy both the smooth bean paste and the crunchy beans. The soft flavor is impressive, like a combination of sweet potato and beans. 200 yen.

Anno Sweet Potato Kintsuba

The sweetness is dense and fragrant with a moist texture. You can enjoy the sweetness of the sweet potatoes with the crunchy grains. If you like sweet potatoes, this is a must!

Koshikinako Kinako Kintsuba

White bean paste with soy milk and kinako (soybean flour) added to make it savory and full of flavor. The rich sweetness of the bean paste and the glutinous texture of the thin skin are in perfect balance. A perfect autumn flavor. 200 yen.


In addition to the above, there are also "purple sweet potato kintsuba," "black sesame kintsuba," "raw chocolate kintsuba," and seasonal items. Please check them out when you visit Kamakura.