Toraya's Yomogi Mochi Goes Viral
Toraya’s limited‑time yomogi mochi — fresh‑grilled and served with koshi‑an — went viral in Kyoto with the post racking up about 5,168 likes and praise for garden‑view dining (x.com). The pickup for this seasonal wagashi is pushing traditional tea‑room experiences back into Kyoto’s spring food conversation (x.com).
Toraya posted a notice on March 6, 2026 that its seasonal yomogi mochi would be sold at select Toraya Karyo tearooms from March 15 to April 20, 2026. (toraya-group.co.jp) The company set the in‑café price at ¥1,430 for the offering and stated the item is not available for takeout. (toraya-group.co.jp) Toraya’s announcement lists the participating locations—including Toraya Karyo Kyoto Ichijo, Kyoto Shijo Minami‑za, TORAYA GINZA, TORAYA TOKYO and several other Toraya Karyo sites nationwide. (toraya-group.co.jp) This yomogi mochi return follows an identical limited run last year (March 15–April 20, 2025), when Toraya also restricted availability to tearooms and priced the item between ¥1,320 and ¥1,430 depending on location. (toraya-group.co.jp) The Kyoto Ichijo tearoom advertises garden‑view seating and explicitly notes that seats cannot be reserved, meaning visitors are seated on a first‑come basis. (toraya-group.co.jp) The Kyoto Ichijo space is highlighted in Toraya’s store materials and Kyoto travel coverage for its landscaped garden and the café’s carefully designed interior (architect Hiroshi Naito is credited with the site’s modern architectural treatment), details frequently shown in social posts. (global.toraya-group.co.jp)
