Restaurant in Tendo, Japan

Koshikake An

Name: Koshikake An
Address: 1-chome-6-11 Kitame, Tendō, Yamagata 994-0042, Japan, Tendo, JP
Telephone: +81 23-654-8056

100Pearl Points

Takeaway Sweets

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About Koshikake An

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.

Koshikake An is a Tendo venue with verified public details that are useful for planning: it is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9:30 AM to 5 PM and closed Monday and Tuesday. The verified 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.

Beyond those basics, this guide should be read conservatively: verified data does not establish a specific service format, dish list, reservation policy, seating setup, payment method, access details, or sellout pattern. Plan around the confirmed daytime hours and the Tendo location, confirm any operational details directly before making a special trip.

What to Expect: Japanese Sweets Category Recognition

The clearest verified recognition available here is 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, but the verified record does not provide a confirmed menu, signature item, chef name, or detailed dining format.

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 confirmed hours, budget, format for each venue before deciding how to sequence the day.

How It Fits Tendo's Dining Tier

On verified price alone, Koshikake An sits in an accessible range for Tendo. Its confirmed hours make it a daytime option from Wednesday through Sunday, not a late-night or Monday-Tuesday stop. The venue's strongest grounded hook is simple: Koshikake An is a Tendo sweets-category venue with 2023 Tabelog 100 recognition and a modest listed spend.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I order at Koshikake An?

The verified data does not specify a confirmed menu or signature item. Koshikake An is recognized in Tabelog's 2023 Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe Hyakumeiten for EAST, so sweets are the safest general expectation, but confirm current offerings directly before visiting.

What should I wear to Koshikake An?

No verified dress code is available. The public verified data does not establish any specific dress expectations, so confirm directly if dress requirements matter for your visit.

Is the tasting menu worth it at Koshikake An?

The verified data does not establish that Koshikake An offers a tasting menu. Treat it as a Tendo venue with confirmed daytime hours, a modest listed price range, 2023 Tabelog sweets-category recognition, then confirm the current format directly.

Does Koshikake An handle dietary restrictions?

No verified allergy, dietary, or ingredient-modification information is available. If you have restrictions, check the venue's official channels before visiting.

Is Koshikake An worth the price?

The verified 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, though the verified data does not provide enough detail to judge specific items or service format.

Is lunch or dinner better at Koshikake An?

Koshikake An's verified hours are 9:30 AM–5 PM Wednesday through Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday closed. The data does not verify a separate lunch or dinner service, so plan it as a daytime Tendo visit.

Location

1-chome-6-11 Kitame, Tendō, Yamagata 994-0042, Japan

Tendo, Japan

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Kawashima, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999

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.