Hashirii Mochi
A historic delicacy from Oiwake, crafted with Hashirii's pure spring water and Omi rice

About Hashirii Mochi

Oiwake, once a bustling gateway to Kyoto on the Tokaido road, was filled with travelers and lined with charming tea houses.

Hashirii Mochi (走り井餅, Hashirii mochi) originated in 1764, during the era of the 10th shogun, Tokugawa Ieharu. This traditional rice cake, made with the crystal-clear spring water of Hashirii and high-quality Omi rice, served as a vital source of energy for weary travelers. Paired with tea brewed from the invigorating spring water, it quenched thirst and offered a moment of rest and recovery for the journey ahead.

The unique shape of Hashirii Mochi symbolizes the abundant flow of water and sparkling droplets from the renowned Hashirii spring. For centuries, it has been celebrated across Japan as one of the great specialties of the historic Tokaido route.

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