Toraya] 6 stylish yokan and wagashi available only in summer 2024 & recommended stores! (including yokan with an image of a summer beach)

We have compiled information on yokan and wagashi available only in summer 2024 at Toraya. There are many beautiful wagashi available, including a special yokan with an image of a summer beach. Information on Toraya stores is also included, so please check it out if you are interested.

Seasonal Yokan Summer Beach (medium size

)
Price: 2,160 yen (tax included, same below)
Sales period: Late June to late July 2024 (may vary)
Stores carrying the product: All stores (some stores may not carry the product)

*Please check the official store for availability and product details.

This seasonal yokan expresses a beautiful summer beach. The emerald green amber jelly represents the ocean, and the white Domyoji jelly represents the waves. The perfect summer treat for yourself or as a gift to your loved ones.

Amber no shirabe (medium

size)
Price: 2,376 yen
Sales period: June 1, 2024 to mid-June, 2024
Available at: All stores (some stores may not carry this product)

Kneaded Yokan made with mellow aroma of French brandy* is cut into a round shape and layered with Kohaku Kagen. The name "amber" refers to the color of the brandy, and "shirabe" refers to the arrangement of the pattern, which is reminiscent of rhythmic music.
*The brandy is made by Remy Martin, a company based in the city of Cognac in southwestern France.

Kaze no Yadori

Price: ¥540
Sales Period: June 16 - June 30, 2024
Available at:
[Kanto Region] Akasaka Store, TORAYA GINZA, Tokyo Midtown Store, TORAYA TOKYO, Imperial Hotel Store, Nihonbashi Store, Shinjuku Isetan, Tamagawa Takashimaya S-C, Atre Meguro 1, Yokohama Sogo
[Kinki Region] Kyoto Ichijyo Store, Kyoto Shijo Nanza, Kyoto Takashimaya S.C., Daimaru Kyoto

A tasteful confectionery brand that refers to a fan as a place where the wind dwells. The confectionary is made by pouring Domyoji kan into a Seto mold shaped like "jigami" (a type of paper used to make sweets). Jigami" is a piece of paper cut into the shape of a fan. The name of the confectionary, which refers to the fan that creates wind by blowing open the air, evokes a profound sense of elegance.

It is a perfect summer gift. Since the number of stores that carry it is limited, please check in advance before visiting.

Shade of a tree water

Price: 540 yen
Sales Period: June 16, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Available at:
[Kanto Region] Akasaka Store, TORAYA GINZA, Tokyo Midtown Store, TORAYA TOKYO, Imperial Hotel Store, Nihonbashi Store, Shinjuku Isetan, Tamagawa Takashimaya S-C, Atre Meguro 1, Yokohama Sogo
[Kinki Region] Kyoto Ichijyo Store, Kyoto Shijo Nanza store, Kyoto Takashimaya S.C., Daimaru Kyoto store

Wagashi designed to look like a clear stream in the shade of a tree. The refreshing colors of blue amber jelly and white domyoji jelly remind one of a cool clear stream flowing under the shade of a tree. It is a perfect product for hot summer.

Purple Night

Price: ¥540
Sales Period: July 1 - July 15, 2024
Available at:
[Kanto Region] Akasaka Store, TORAYA GINZA, Tokyo Midtown Store, TORAYA TOKYO, Imperial Hotel Store, Nihonbashi Store, Shinjuku Isetan, Tamagawa Takashimaya S-C, Atre Meguro 1, Yokohama Sogo
[Chubu Region] Gotemba Store
[Kinki Region Kyoto Ichijyo store, Kyoto Shijo Minamiza store, Kyoto Takashimaya S.C., Daimaru Kyoto store

This item represents the town of Kyoto in the evening darkness. The design represents the town of Kyoto as the sun slowly sets. The purple shavings represent the color of the evening air, and the amber sugar represents the lights of the town in the dusk. It is a stylish Japanese confectionery that you should definitely try at least once. Please check them out for home use or as a gift.

Wakaba Shadow

Price: 573 yen
Sales period/outlets:
＜July 8 - July 31, 2024＞
[Kanto region] Akasaka store, TORAYA GINZA, Tokyo Midtown store, TORAYA TOKYO, Imperial Hotel store, Nihonbashi store, Shinjuku Isetan, Tamagawa Takashimaya S-C, Atre Meguro 1, Yokohama Sogo
＜July 8 - July 11, 2024
Kinki Region] Kyoto Ichijo Store, Kyoto Shijo Minamiza Store, Kyoto Takashimaya S.C., Daimaru Kyoto Store

This beautiful Japanese confectionery depicts a goldfish swimming in the shade of blue leaves. Goldfish swimming in a glass bowl or pond is a seasonal word for summer because of its beautiful colors and coolness. The "Shade of Young Leaves" depicts a goldfish swimming in the shade of green leaves floating on the surface of the water. Please take this opportunity to pick up one of these unique summer designs.

Recommended Store Information

Akasaka Store

Address:

4-9-22 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Phone:

03-3408-2331

Hours

: 9:00 - 18:00 (weekdays)
9:30 - 18:00 (Saturdays, Sundays and holidays)

Closed

: 6th of each month (except December)

Access by train

7-minute walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station Exit A on Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and Ginza Line

[April 11, 2024 (Thursday) Opening] TORAYA GINZA (former name: Ginza Store)

Address:

Toraya Ginza Bldg. 4F, 7-8-17 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Phone:

03-6264-5200

Hours

: 11:00 - 19:00

Closed

: New Year's Day, 2nd Monday of each month (3rd Monday if the Monday is a national holiday)

Access to TORAYA Ginza Building

Ginza Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Hibiya Line, Marunouchi Line) A2 Ginza Station Exit A2 (Ginza, Hibiya and Marunouchi Lines)

TORAYA TOKYO

Address:

Tokyo Station Hotel 2F, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Phone:

03-5220-2345

Hours

: Weekdays 10:00 - 19:00
Weekends & Holidays 10:00 - 18:00

Closed

: Open year-round

Access to

Tokyo Station Hotel:

・Tokyo Station, JR: Direct connection from Marunouchi South Exit
・Tokyo Station, JR: Shinkansen Central Transfer Exit Tokyo Station" from the Shinkansen Central Transfer Exit
・Tokyo Station" Marunouchi Line "Tokyo Station" from the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line


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