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Kyoto Gion Anon "Anpone"
Create and build your own “Anpone” monaka for the best of fused Japan and western flavors.
Kyoto Gion Anon offers a unique fusion of Japanese and Western flavors with their signature product, Anpone. This customizable monaka (traditional Japanese wafer) is popular as a souvenir or gift. Many visitors swing by here for the chance to pick and choose their own favorite combo, enjoying the blend of traditional Japanese and Western flavors.
Across all the menu options, a classic fan favorite is "Tsubu" featuring carefully cooked Tokachi red bean paste folded into homemade mascarpone cheese cream. The crispy and fragrant monaka wafers are made from Shiga Prefecture's "Habutae Mochi" glutinous rice. The sweetness of the bean paste harmonizes beautifully with the tartness of the mascarpone cream, making it irresistible to have just one.
In addition to the classic "Tsubu," there are seasonal variations such as "Chestnut Kinako”, "Peach”, "Pistachio”, and "Pumpkin”. Unlock your favorite flavor combination to add to bean paste and mascarpone cheese for an extra dash of fun.
Highlights
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Signature Product: Kyoto Gion Anon's signature product.
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Customizable: Sandwich bean paste and mascarpone cheese cream in monaka wafers.
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Classic "Tsubu": Features Tokachi red bean paste with a refined sweetness.
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In addition to the classic "Tsubu", there are seasonal varieties like Chestnut Kinako, Peach, Pistachio, and Pumpkin.
Photos
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![Both the sweet red bean paste and the cream are generously packed in jars. You can even use the leftovers to make creative treats like "an toast."]()
Both the sweet red bean paste and the cream are generously packed in jars. You can even use the leftovers to make creative treats like "an toast."
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![Peach Anpone made with luxurious Okayama white peaches.]()
Peach Anpone made with luxurious Okayama white peaches.
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![Pistachio Anpone Premium features rich pistachio paste enhanced with almond paste and hazelnut oil, offering an exceptional depth of flavor and texture.]()
Pistachio Anpone Premium features rich pistachio paste enhanced with almond paste and hazelnut oil, offering an exceptional depth of flavor and texture.
Official FAQs
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Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
Sorry, we don’t.
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Is it possible to return or exchange a defective product after opening the package?
Yes, returns and exchanges are accepted as long as the issue was not intentional.
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Is it possible to purchase these products overseas?
No.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 京都祇園 あのん「あんぽーね」
- Manufacturer
- Sazae Shokuhin Co.,Ltd.
- Price
- 1,836yen-
- Sales Locations
- Kyoto Gion Anon Main Store, Kyoto Isetan store, Kyoto Daimaru store, Shinsaibashi Daimaru store, Itami Airport, Hakata Daimaru store, Tokyo Station, Nihombashi Mitsukoshi main store, Shinjuku Gyoen Anon
- Expiration date
- 30 days from the date of manufacture.
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)