Takayamado Debuts New Yomogi Ohagi Flavor Available Until the 20th [Nishitsu PR]

Starting March 18, Nishinomiya wagashi shop 髙山堂 will be selling “ohagi” for the spring Ohigan season.

Here it is↓

Ohagi really is the one, isn’t it?Ohagi with cherry blossoms in the background is almost too photogenic

This year, in addition to the classics “tsubuan” and “kinako”—

the new item “yomogi” is making its debut! I’m curious about that generous amount of yomogi, which sounds like it’ll be full of spring fragrance. Apparently it’s made with glutinous rice from Shiga Prefecture and wrapped around chunky red bean paste made with Hokkaido azuki beans.

Only on sale for 3 days

The sale period is only 3 days, from March 18 (Wed) to March 20 (Fri, national holiday). Stores other than the Nishinomiya Main Store start selling them from the 17th (Tue)

The price is 238 yen each (tax included). Base price 220 yen / best-by date is the same day

Each store has a limited quantity, so sales end once they’re sold out. It looks like you can also reserve by phone.

By the way, I thought “ohagi” and “botamochi” were different things, but apparently they’re actually the same. In spring, they were called “botamochi” after peony flowers, and in autumn, “ohagi” after bush clover flowers. Huhhh, I had no idea

Another new item, “Sakura Nama Kintsuba,” made with “sakura-an” containing cherry leaves, is also apparently debuting around Ohigan. Cherry leaves are something you can only enjoy around this time of year, so give it a try~

Stores selling them

The shops selling them are 髙山堂’s “Nishinomiya Main Store,” “Mukonoso Store,” “Minoh Store,” and “Keihan Yodoyabashi Store”!

※Please note that since the Nishinomiya Main Store is closed on Tuesdays, sales there start from March 18 (Wed).

Lastly

The next chance to buy ohagi won’t be until the September Ohigan season. That’s half a year away. If you’re curious about the new yomogi flavor, make sure to stop by during these three days. Reservations are available too, so call ahead if you want to be sure you get some~