“Located near the Takao Tozan Electric Railway’s Takao-san Station, at an elevation of 472 meters, is ‘Takaosan Sumika Tengu-ya’. This store, born from the renewal and reopening of the old store ‘Kasumi’ in the spring of 2018, offers items such as ‘Takaosan Cheese Tart’ and a seasonal baked sweet, ‘Takaosan Mini Kuglof Marron’, as of November 2023.”
Images: Takaosan Cheese Tart and Takaosan Mini Kuglof Marron offered by Takaosan Sumika Tengu-ya, as well as hot soba at the summit of Mount Takao, can be seen here.
The specialty of the store, located right after descending from the cable car, is ‘Tengu-yaki’—a large sweet pancake with a Tengu (mythical creature) face filled with black vinegar. During lunchtime, queues form for this sweet treat. The ‘Takaosan Cheese Tart’ and ‘Takaosan Mini Kuglof Marron’ that we introduce here are served right next to the ‘Tengu-yaki’ stall.
The ‘Takaosan Cheese Tart’ is a rich tart made from a blend of cheeses from Hokkaido, France, and Denmark. It’s softer to bite into than it looks, and the subtle acidity of the cheese is addictive. This tart is also available in a boxed set (6 pieces for 1,680 yen including tax).
The seasonal crown-shaped sweet, ‘Takaosan Mini Kuglof Marron’, is a moist and soft cake, lightly baked, topped with chestnut paste with the skin, giving it a Mont Blanc-like finish. It’s light to eat, with a distinctive taste of roasted chestnuts, resembling a mountain.
With the autumn leaves soon reaching their peak at Mount Takao, enjoy the fall sweets along with leaf viewing.
【Takaosan Sumika Tengu-ya】
Address: 2181 Takaomachi, Hachioji City, Tokyo 193-0844, in front of the Cable Car Takao-san Station
Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM (until 4:00 PM in winter)
Phone: 042-661-4151 (Representative for Takao Tozan Electric Railway)
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