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Overview
Funabashiya is a Japanese sweets shop next to Kameido Tenjin Shrine in Koto-ku. According to its official site, it was founded in 1805, when its first owner, Kansuke, came from Funabashi in Shimousa Province (now northern Chiba), then known for good wheat, and began serving steamed wheat-starch cakes to the crowds visiting the shrine. Its kuzumochi is made from wheat starch fermented with lactic acid bacteria for 15 months, and is eaten with roasted soybean flour (kinako) and brown sugar syrup (kuromitsu). Unlike the kudzu-root cakes of western Japan, this Kanto-style kuzumochi is made from wheat starch. The main store has a tea room in a postwar building, as well as a takeout counter.
Renovation: the tea room closed for work planned from October 19 to November 2, 2026, and the shop says the reopening can move. If you want to sit down, call the main store (03-3681-2784) before you go.
| Area | Kameido & Kinshicho |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Cafes & Desserts |
Cuisine & Specialties
Kuzumochi with kinako and brown sugar syrup. Anmitsu, shiratama anmitsu, mame-kanten and tokoroten are also sold.
Opening Hours
- Takeout 9:00–18:00; tea room 11:00–17:00 (last order)
Closed: Not listed on the store page; check the official site
Hours change, especially on holidays. Check the official website before you go.
Location & Access
3-2-14 Kameido, Koto-ku, Tokyo
About 10 minutes on foot from Kameido Station (JR Sobu Line) or Kinshicho Station (JR Sobu Line, Hanzomon Line)
English-friendly Information
- English menu: Not confirmed
- English-speaking staff: Not confirmed
Reservation Information
The tea room is closed during the renovation from October 19 to November 2, 2026 (planned).
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Sources
Information last checked on October 23, 2026. Hours, menus and prices change, so please check the official website before you go.
