Kobikicho Yoshiya

The history of Kobikicho Yoshiya goes back to 1922 (Taisho 11). Establishing a shop in the Kobikicho area behind Kabukiza — a small wagashi shop that has walked alongside the bustle of theater houses — has been supported over many years by kabuki actors, entertainment industry people, and nearby regular customers. Known as "Ginza's smallest wagashi shop," its presence has been inherited across generations.

The signature product inherited through generations is half-moon-shaped dorayaki baked from morning. A one-piece skin where moist and chewy coexist, wrapping restrained-sweetness chunky an — simple yet memorable, that's the appeal. As a "fresh-made" item without food additives or preservatives, daily production is limited — with sure sellouts from popularity, it has been featured numerous times in media and guidebooks.

Meanwhile, on the online shop, summer-limited water sweet "3rd Generation Daichi no Shizuku," and kaishi paper adopted as official Tokyo Metropolitan goods — develops a lineup different from the storefront. Through cool sweets with the concept "drops you eat with water," and Japanese small goods featuring Ginza-like willow motifs — delivering the story of Ginza and Kobikicho nationwide. From the small alley shop, will continue delivering special moments together with carefully made wagashi.

Ginza's smallest wagashi shop, continuing for 100 years behind Kabukiza

Founded in 1922. In an alley behind Kabukiza, close to Higashi-Ginza Station, Kobikicho Yoshiya hangs a small noren. In the compact shop, while protecting the flavor and technique inherited over three generations — it has been familiar as a go-to gift for kabuki actors and entertainment industry people.

Half-moon-shaped dorayaki baked fresh every morning

The signature product is half-moon-shaped dorayaki baked fresh every morning. A one-piece skin where moist and chewy coexist, sandwiching restrained-sweetness chunky an made from finest Hokkaido Tokachi azuki beans — a rustic yet one-of-a-kind flavor. Without relying on food additives or preservatives, daily production is limited — phone or LINE reservations are recommended.

Summer-limited "3rd Generation Daichi no Shizuku" — drops you eat with water

The summer-limited water sweet "3rd Generation Daichi no Shizuku" developed online-only is a jiggly cool sweet with the concept "drops you eat with water." Using "Uchinuki water" from Saijo City, Ehime — selected for Japan's 100 Famous Waters — the jelly is finished to extreme softness, paired with white syrup, black syrup kinako, apricot honey, and more to taste.

Memorable dorayaki made with original branding seals

At the storefront, a service to custom-make yakiin (branding seals) pressed on dorayaki is also offered. By imprinting original patterns or characters matched to anniversaries, celebrations, or event gifts — a box unforgettable to both giver and recipient can be prepared.