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Escape the hustle and bustle of Tokyo at this urban oasis. Nestled in Setagaya’s Todoroki area, “Setsugekka” is a renowned spot offering a unique experience of traditional Japanese sweets in a serene environment surrounded by the beauty of nature. This hidden gem is the perfect retreat to indulge in the tastes of Japan.
Located just beside Todoroki Fudoson Temple, this café offers a heartwarming selection of traditional Japanese sweets, including kuzumochi, anmitsu, and the exquisite oshiruko. The lush green scenery outside the windows and the view of the pond with koi swimming gracefully provide a peaceful escape from the city’s noise, making it an ideal spot for relaxation.
With Instagram-worthy seating areas featuring traditional Japanese umbrellas and seasonal specialty menus, “Setsugekka” is full of surprises and delights. In this article, we’ll delve into the charm of Todoroki’s famous cafe, “Setsugekka.”
Setsugekka is a Japanese sweets café located in Todoroki Valley, adjacent to Todoroki Fudoson Temple. Surrounded by lush nature, it offers seasonal wagashi (Japanese sweets) and drinks. Popular items include traditional sweets like kuzumochi, anmitsu, matcha, and tokoroten, all enjoyed in a tranquil atmosphere with views of greenery and a pond with koi fish.
Setsugekka is designed to resemble a traditional tea house, blending harmoniously with the surrounding nature, creating an atmosphere rich in charm.
Autumn, in particular, is breathtaking with the fallen leaves in red and yellow piling up on the roof, creating a scene reminiscent of a thatched roof. It’s a beautiful sight, allowing you to immerse yourself in the tranquil and picturesque environment.
At Setsugekka, the main offerings are traditional Japanese sweets. With a menu full of delights like oshiruko, amazake, matcha, anmitsu, and kuzumochi, it’s a paradise for anyone with a sweet tooth.
| Item Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Kuzumochi (Weekends and Holidays Only) | 800 yen |
| Matcha (with Rakugan) | 1,000 yen |
| Anmitsu | 700 yen |
| Amazake | 500 yen |
| Oshiruko | 700 yen |
| Ramune | 300 yen |
| Water | 200 yen |
| Item Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Shaved Ice (Strawberry, Lemon) | 700 yen |
| Shaved Ice (Uji - Kintoki, Black Sugar Kinako, Condensed Milk Azuki) | 1,000 yen |
| Tokoroten | 500 yen |
Setsugekka features benches outside the store where you can enjoy your meal surrounded by nature. There’s also an indoor seating area, where you can dine comfortably even on hot summer days. The indoor seating area is a tatami-mat space where you must remove your shoes before entering.
A particularly popular spot is the benches outside, adorned with traditional Japanese umbrellas. These umbrellas, made of bamboo and paper, enhance the authentic Japanese atmosphere.
Sitting here, enjoying traditional Japanese sweets while gazing up at the sky through the umbrellas, is a truly special experience.
If this spot is available, be sure to grab it—it’s a perfect place to feel the essence of Japan.
If you visit Setsugekka, one must-try sweet is their ever-popular “Oshiruko.” It is simply divine.
The red bean paste, carefully simmered, is characterized by its perfect sweetness and smooth texture. The soft shiratama mochi inside further enhances the flavor of the red bean paste.
The gentle sweetness of the red bean paste is endlessly comforting, making it an incredibly delicious treat. This bowl of oshiruko embodies the deep richness of traditional Japanese sweets. The hot oshiruko warms you to the core in autumn and winter, and they also offer cold oshiruko in the summer, so you can enjoy it year-round.
Tasting carefully crafted oshiruko amidst nature is a truly luxurious and blissful moment.
In the quiet Todoroki area, a step away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, we spent a luxurious time indulging in the flavors and ambiance of Japanese tradition. “Setsugekka” is a special place where you can enjoy Japan’s seasons and traditions with all five senses.
Surrounded by lush scenery, the moment I tasted the exquisite oshiruko in this charming tea house, the city’s noise seemed to fade away. The sweetness of the anmitsu enjoyed under the traditional umbrella was like magic, making me forget the busyness of everyday life. Here, time flows slowly, and you can feel your heart quietly being soothed.
For those of us living in the city, such a luxurious time and space are true treasures. “Setsugekka,” which heals the daily fatigue and enriches the heart, is indeed a hidden gem in Tokyo. Even in Setagaya, there’s such a wonderful space surrounded by nature.
Gentle sweetness and quiet time. At “Setsugekka,” a place that shows diverse expressions throughout the seasons, be sure to spend a blissful moment.
