Kimuraya Honten
Historic wagashi shop founded in 1860 with 160+ years of history in Mito. Signature item 'Mito no Ume' is a simple yet profound sweet with bean paste in gyuhi rice cake. 30+ seasonal sweets always available. 7 min walk from Mito Station north exit. Wagashi EAST Top 100 (2023).
Reviews say '160 years of tradition means the real deal', 'Mito souvenir = Kimuraya no Mito no Ume', 'seasonal sweets are top quality'. Cash only.