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 ) Photo Gallery 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 )