Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Fukuoka Prefecture is dotted with numerous gourmet and sweets shops along its approach.

One treat you should definitely try when visiting Dazaifu is "Umegae mochi." Umegaemochi is a specialty sweet of Dazaifu, consisting of mochi dough wrapped around sweet red bean paste and then baked. Its distinctive feature is the use of a hot iron plate with plum blossom designs to brand the surface of the mochi. There are over 30 Umegaemochi shops around the approach to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, and it's fun to try the varieties offered by different shops.

"Fukuya" is a popular shop where you can buy souvenir mentaiko (spicy cod roe) and enjoy mentaiko dishes. Among them, the highly recommended dish is the "Mentaiko Ochazuke." It has a spicy kick from the mentaiko and wasabi, offering a consistently delicious taste.

At "Tenzan," famous for its Onigawara Monaka, you can enjoy delicious traditional Japanese sweets. They pay attention to the ingredients like azuki beans and the dough, making each piece carefully by hand. Limited-time products featuring Fukuoka's specialties such as Amaou strawberries and chestnuts are also popular.

In addition to these, there are various other gourmet and sweets options to enjoy in Dazaifu.

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