Everyday a lot of tourists visit Asakusa where is one of the popular visiting spots in Tokyo. Asakusa has many local shops, but I would like to introduce you to one of my favorite shop. Even if you already have been to Asakusa or if you are thinking about going there anytime soon, I highly recommend for you to stop by this shop!

Have you heard of “Melon-pan” (Melon Bread)? Melon is not used as an ingredient, but it is shaped like a half melon. When you go to a bakery shop in Japan, you will often find original Melon-pan with various tastes and shapes.

I always loved Melon-pan ever since I was little, and my favorite is “Kagetsudou” which is right in front of Senso-ji, Asakusa. The Melon-pan is hard on the outside but very soft inside…so tasty! The reason for this is that where as other bakeries ferment only for 1 to 1 1/2 hrs, Kagetsudou ferment for 3 hrs at a low temperature.

Being so popular, there is usually a line, and even if there is no line, it is very likely that Melon-pan is sold out. It is hard to be there at the right timing, but even if you have to wait in a line for a while, it is totally worth it. The price is 170 yen a piece and 450 yen for 3 pieces. I always buy 3.

Other than Melon-pan, they also have 33 different flavors of soft cream, so please stop by if you happen to be in Asakusa.

This was taken from HIS Experience Japan who is specialized in arranging japan tour, tokyo attractions and other japan vacation packages.

http://hisexperience.jp/