Kazariya

Interesting experience– came on a brisk morning just for the purpose of getting this. I’m usually not a mochi person but saw it on a friend’s instagram…
Anyways, all seats come with a giant pot of tea. Be wary that the tea leaves in the pot are loose leaf, so… the longer you sit the longer they steep and the more astringent your tea gets.
You can order by portion per person (roughly 12 sticks for 500jpy for a single person portion), and they grill them to order. The single person portion is just enough for one, no more no less, and I enjoyed the sweet/​savory snack while watching the temple visitors pass through, and the wind blowing through the noren curtains. Peaceful way to rest your feet and your mind if you’re going around sightseeing.
The sauce? I couldn’t quite put my finger on it so I asked the nice mochi-​selling ladies: it’s a white miso sauce.