1-2-10 Omika-cho, Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture
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¥1,000
Okashi no Kikuchi in Omika, Hitachi, is a delightful confectionery shop offering a wide array of Japanese sweets, both traditional and modern. Known for its use of local ingredients like sweet potatoes and dried sweet potatoes (Hoshi-imo) from Hitachi-naka, it's a perfect spot to pick up unique souvenirs. The shop is particularly famous for "Hoshii-mo," a baked confection of dried sweet potato wrapped in pie crust, and "Potera," a moist sweet potato cake. With a selection of both Japanese and Western-style sweets, it's an ideal place to find gifts or treats for yourself. Stop by during the afternoon to explore the tempting array of sweets.