Akashiya Yamakataya あかしや　やまかたやてん

Long-established shop specializes in karukan, a Kagoshima specialty

This karukan shop was established in 1854. Karukan is a simple, moist, mildly sweet confectionary with the distinctive flavor and smoothness of Japanese yam. Karukan manju buns with red bean paste inside and many other seasonal Japanese sweets are also available. Sister shops areAkashiya Honten (in Kinsei-cho), Akashiya Chuo (in front of Kagoshima Central Post Office) and Akashiya JR Kagoshima Chuo Station.

Regions: Center of the city (downtown)

Themes: Kagoshima sweets

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Address	892-8601　鹿児島県鹿児島市金生町3-1　山形屋B1F
Address（English）	B1F Yamakataya Departmet Store, 3-1 Kinsei-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
Access	Approx. 2 minutes’ walk from Asahi-dori streetcar stop
Car Park	Yes
Open	10:00am - 7:00pm
Closures	Open every day
Links	Akashiya Offcial Site

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