Koshikake An
Tendo Minami, Tendo
Restaurant in Tendo, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
Why go
Tabelog Hyakumeiten sweets specialist in Tendo operating takeaway-only service Wednesday through Sunday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM. Recognized annually since 2017 for traditional wagashi and summer kakigōri, with most items under JPY 1,000. Sellouts common by early afternoon; reservations accepted for pickup. Car parking available for 16 vehicles; cash-only payments.
About Koshikake An
Koshikake An is a Tendo venue with useful planning details: it is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9:30 AM to 5 PM and closed Monday and Tuesday. The spending range is modest, listed around JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999, with some spending also noted under JPY 999. It is also listed in Tabelog's 2023 Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe Hyakumeiten for EAST, making it a relevant stop for visitors specifically tracking that category in Tendo.
What to Expect: Japanese Sweets Category Recognition
Koshikake An appears in the 2023 Tabelog 100 list for Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe in the EAST scope. That supports treating it as a sweets-category Tendo stop.
For comparison, other Pearl-listed venues serve different needs: Kawashima and Kanazawa Ya Gyuniku Ten are better treated as separate dining options rather than direct substitutes for Koshikake An. If you are building a broader itinerary, compare hours, budget, format for each venue before deciding how to sequence the day.
How It Fits Tendo's Dining Tier
By listed price, Koshikake An sits in an accessible range for Tendo. Its hours make it a daytime option from Wednesday through Sunday, not a late-night or Monday-Tuesday stop. The venue's strongest hook is simple: Koshikake An is a Tendo sweets-category venue with 2023 Tabelog 100 recognition and a modest listed spend.
Planning details
- Location
- 1-chome-6-11 Kitame, Tendō, Yamagata 994-0042, Japan
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/yamagata/A0605/A060501/6000084
- Phone
- +81 23-654-8056
Venue details
Ambiance
A relaxed, traditional sweets-shop atmosphere with tatami seating and a calm, understated feel; summer service shifts to takeout only.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- warabi mochi
- joman bun
- shaved ice
Planning details
Location
1-chome-6-11 Kitame, Tendō, Yamagata 994-0042, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Kanazawa Ya Gyuniku Ten, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Kenchan Ramen Yamagata, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Goryouriya Ito, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
- Eigyoku Do, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- Kawashima, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
Restaurant context
Within Tendo's compact dining scene, Koshikake An anchors the budget tier at under JPY 1,000 per visit, well below sit-down options like Kanazawa Ya Gyuniku Ten (JPY 6,000–JPY 7,999 dinner, JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 lunch for beef service) or kaiseki specialists Goryouriya Ito and Kawashima (both JPY 8,000–JPY 9,999). The takeaway-only format limits direct comparison with full-service restaurants, but Eigyoku Do runs a similar sweets-focused, sub-JPY-999 model for quick stops. For travelers prioritizing value and speed over ambiance, Koshikake An delivers Tabelog-certified quality without the time or budget commitment of kaiseki; those seeking a sit-down meal should default to Kanazawa Ya or Kenchan Ramen Yamagata (JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999) for ramen service.
Booking difficulty stays low outside summer kakigōri season, walk-ins succeed mid-morning most days, but the 9:30 AM opening and frequent afternoon sellouts mean early visits win. Summer shaved-ice demand tightens access and shifts production to Yamagata Sports Park, requiring advance reservations and location confirmation. Kanazawa Ya and the kaiseki duo require evening reservations for dinner but handle lunch walk-ins more flexibly; if spontaneity matters, visit Koshikake An first (morning pickup) then book a kaiseki evening slot. The seven-year Tabelog Sweets Hyakumeiten streak gives it the strongest award credential among Tendo sweets options, though broader dining comparisons favor Goryouriya Ito or Kawashima for special-occasion meals. Choose Koshikake An for a quick, low-cost regional specialty; upgrade to Kanazawa Ya for beef-focused lunch; or commit to kaiseki pricing for the full Yamagata tasting experience.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Koshikake An?
Koshikake An is recognized in Tabelog's 2023 Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe Hyakumeiten for EAST, so sweets are the safest general expectation. Confirm current offerings directly before visiting.
What should I wear to Koshikake An?
Is the tasting menu worth it at Koshikake An?
Plan it as a Tendo venue with daytime hours, a modest listed price range, 2023 Tabelog sweets-category recognition, then confirm the current format directly.
Is Koshikake An worth the price?
The spending range is around JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999, with some spending also noted under JPY 999. For visitors interested in Tendo and Tabelog-recognized Japanese sweets venues, that makes it an approachable stop.
Is lunch or dinner better at Koshikake An?
Koshikake An's hours are 9:30 AM–5 PM Wednesday through Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday closed. Plan it as a daytime Tendo visit.
