Founded over three centuries ago in the merchant district of Hirata, Kurumaya Shōgatō is one of Shimane’s oldest surviving confectioners. This shop has been making shōgatō (ginger candy) since the Edo period, and remarkably, they’re still doing it the same way: by hand, using only sugar, water, and fresh ginger sourced from within Shimane. There is also a ginger candy made with matcha. Pair either variety with hōjicha for a teatime treat. Activities The shop offers experiences such as ginger candy-wrapping, which can be booked through the Momen Kaidō website.
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