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Sunday, December 15, 2024

The Legend of Amazake-chaya: A Hakone Pilgrimage

The courtyard of Amazake-chaya, featuring wooden tables and stools

Amazake-chaya, a historic teahouse in Hakone, boasts a 13-generation lineage. Their signature amazake (甘酒/あまざけ) has remained unchanged since the Edo period. The teahouse holds an annual Yogoro Festival on December 14th, commemorating the 47 Ronin (四十七士). Enjoy free amazake from 7-10 AM, followed by a discounted price. Experience the history of this iconic teahouse, as depicted in a famous Kiyochika (小林 清親) print.

A Sweet Sake Stall at Pass in the Hakone Mountains — 箱根山峠甘酒屋 春の日午後六時 (Source:浮世絵検索)

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The following photos were taken during a visit on November 19, 2024, on a rainy day. 

Miso oden (味噌おでん), 5 servings per plate, 500 yen (tax included)

Amazake甘酒—Non-alcoholic and sugar-free, the gentle sweetness is the result of rice malt

Traditional Japanese Gassho house with an open fire pit fireplace in the floor



Amazake Tea House 甘酒茶屋 (YouTube link)

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