Ichiyanodora

With dorayaki, preferences often come down to the balance between the pancake and the filling. Some visitors say Ichiyanodora uses a generous amount of filling, making it a good choice for those who want to savour a mildly sweet bean paste. One review singled out the large chestnut in the chestnut dorayaki. Paired with the plump, chewy pancake and filling, it makes for a satisfying treat. The brown sugar dorayaki is also praised for the balance between its brown sugar flavour and the filling.

Some people come specifically for the shaved ice. The Uji matcha version combines matcha with mildly sweet bean paste, and one visitor noted the care taken in shaving the ice. Another review described the Uji-kintoki, topped with a generous amount of bean paste, as satisfying and just sweet enough when mixed with the matcha. You can take dorayaki home with you, or pick up a coffee from a nearby coffee shop to enjoy alongside it.

There are reports of dorayaki and daifuku selling out by the afternoon, so consider going earlier if you have a particular item in mind. Takeaway is available.