Sweet Red Bean Mochi Cake with YUCa’s Tea Roasted Green Tea
Akafuku is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop headquartered in Ise City, Mie Prefecture. Since its founding in 1707, its signature sweet, Akafuku Mochi (Sweet red bean mochi cake), has been loved throughout Japan. This traditional confection consists of smooth, sweet red bean paste wrapped around soft, chewy rice cake, and is widely known as a popular souvenir for those visiting Ise Grand Shrine.
Ise Jingu (Ise Grand Shrine) is regarded as the most prestigious Shinto shrine in Japan. It is a vast shrine complex comprising 125 affiliated shrines, centered around the Inner Shrine (Naikū) and the Outer Shrine (Gekū). Its origins trace back approximately 2,000 years and are deeply rooted in Japanese mythology.
Akafuku Mochi pairs perfectly with YUCa’s Tea Roasted Green Tea (Hojicha), a type of roasted green tea with a toasty aroma and clean, refreshing taste. The gentle sweetness of the red bean paste harmonizes beautifully with the subtle bitterness and roasted notes of hojicha, cleansing the palate with every bite. This pairing is also offered at teahouses near the main Akafuku shop in Ise, providing the perfect moment of relaxation after visiting the shrine.
You can find Akafuku Mochi not only in Ise but also at major transit hubs such as Tokyo Station and Haneda Airport, as well as at department store events across Japan. If you come across it, we highly recommend enjoying it with YUCa’s Tea Roasted Green Tea (Hojicha) to experience this refined and authentic pairing.
