Nanakoshi (Kitokito Market Toya Marche store) 七越 (きときと市場 とやマルシェ店)
- Area
- Toyama
- Access and surrounding information
- Access and surrounding information
Toyama Specialty Made by a Long-Established Store That Is Particular About Ingredients and Manufacturing Methods
"Nanakoshi" is located inside "Toya Marche" under the elevated Shinkansen at JR Toyama Station. It is a long - established store that has been loved by locals since its establishment in 1953, and is known for Toyama's specialty "Nanakoshi ware", which is hand - finished by skilled craftsmen using Hokkaido - produced azuki beans and Toyama's delicious water. The signature products are the classic "Nanakoshi - yaki" which brings out the flavor of red beans, and the "Nanatama - yaki" with egg salad, which may not be available depending on the season, as well as the limited - time "Nanatama - yaki" with strawberry cream and matcha cream. The menu includes items such as "Nanakoshiyaki" and "chilled zenzai," which is available only in the summer. They also sell homemade tsubuan, which is popular because you can easily recreate the taste of the store at home.
Toyama specialty "Nanakoshi ware" sells 1 million pieces a year
Nanakoshi Yaki, filled with freshly made sweet bean paste, is a specialty made from premium Hokkaido azuki beans. The three staple flavors are "Red Bean Paste," "White Bean Paste" using hand-picked white beans, and a creamy yet light "Custard."
Popular Limited-Time Items Also Available
The limited - time "Nanakoshi - yaki" that changes every two months, including strawberry cream, matcha cream, chocolate cream, and cheese cream, and the summer - only "hiyashi zenzai" are also popular. They also sell Tsubuan (sweet bean paste) made by Nanakoshi artisans, so it is recommended that you enjoy making your own arrangements at home.