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Hashirii Mochi
This is an old store that was established over 250 years ago, and it is located in front of Ichi no Torii (the first torii gate) at the foot of Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine. The store is famous for its "Hashirii-mochi rice cakes," which are made by wrapping strained bean paste in soft Habutae-mochi rice cakes.
When founded in Otsu in the middle of the Edo period in 1764, the founder Iguchi Ichirou Uemon Masakatsu started business by making anmochi-rice cakes using the "Hashirii" spring water. Hashirii spring water was so famous that it was even used for Emperor Seimu’s first bath. Hashirii-mochi rice cakes are shaped after a sword, in honor of the story of Sanjo no Kokaji Munechika, who was a swordsmith in the Heian period who forged his inscribed sword in Hashirii spring water.
At the adjoining cafe, you can enjoy the rice cakes with some matcha and sencha green tea sourced from Yawata.


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If you want to learn about Uji tea and the culture and history of Uji, this is the place to start.
This history-filled park is located at the center of several historical locations, linking the Uji landmarks of Uji Bridge, the ruins of the Taiko embankment, and the grave of 2nd century Prince Uji no Wakiiratsuko. Within the park is a community center fondly known as "CHAZUNA," where visitors can learn about the origins of Uji tea, and see exhibitions and videos about the history of Uji. You can also connect with the town and its people, history and culture through a variety of different programs including activities like tea picking and matcha-making, which will make the experience of exploring and walking around Uji all the more interesting.


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