Shingen mochi is one of Yamanashi’s most beloved local sweets, consisting of soft, chewy rice cake (mochi) generously dusted with kinako (roasted soybean flour) and served with a small pot of kuromitsu (black sugar syrup) to drizzle over the top. Named after the region’s revered samurai warlord Takeda Shingen, the sweet is sold in distinctive small boxes wrapped in a furoshiki cloth, and its combination of nutty soybean flour, chewy mochi and rich dark syrup makes it a popular souvenir and teatime treat.
🗓️ At a Glance
| Location | Shops across Yamanashi; factory in Fuefuki |
| Hours | Shop hours vary; factory tours daytime |
| Admission | Boxes typically ¥600–1,200 |
| Time needed | Quick purchase; factory tour 1 hour |
| Best time | Year-round |
What to Try
- Shingen mochi, soft rice cake dusted with roasted soybean flour.
- Black sugar syrup (kuromitsu) drizzled over the top.
- The distinctive furoshiki-wrapped gift boxes.
- A factory in Fuefuki offering tours and fresh mochi.
Combine Your Visit
- Combine with Yamanashi Wine & Katsunuma sightseeing nearby.
- Pair with Yamanashi Prefectural Museum for regional context.
- Read our Yamanashi overview .
Getting There
- By train: widely sold at stations and shops across Yamanashi.
- By car: the main factory in Fuefuki offers tours and a shop, convenient by car.
Tips
Shingen mochi keeps reasonably well and comes in attractive furoshiki-wrapped boxes, making it a practical and popular souvenir to take home. The main factory offers tours and freshly made mochi for visitors wanting more than a boxed version, worth a detour if you’re already exploring the Katsunuma wine area nearby.
