Hoshiimo Specialty Shop Daimaruya

Hitachinaka City

Central Ibaraki

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Daimaruya was established in 1897. To fully bring out the natural flavor of the ingredients, they have been making additive-free products for over 120 years since their founding.

The shop offers a variety of sweet potato-based products, including dried sweet potatoes. Additionally, they have a selection of additive-free gelato made without artificial flavors or preservatives, featuring unique flavors like several types of sweet potato and Ibaraki's famous melon. There are also find pickled shallots, honey, original sweet potato shochu, and plum wine, making this an ideal spot for picking up souvenirs.

Daimaruya also offers workshops on making dried sweet potatoes. Reservations are required; please check the official website for more details.

Information

Address: Ibaraki, Hitachinaka, Shakamachi 18-38
Access: By public transport: About 5 minutes on foot from Nakaminato Station (Hitachinaka Seaside Railway-Minato Line)
By car: About 10 minutes from the Hitachinaka IC on the Higashi-Mito Road
Business Hours: Weekdays: 10:00-17:00
Saturday, Sunday, national holidays: 9:00-17:00
Cafe Corner:
Weekdays: 10:30-16:30
Saturday, Sunday, national holidays: 10:00-16:30
Website: https://www.e-daimaruya.co.jp/index.html
Contact: 029-263-7777
Parking: Standard-sized cars: 24
Microbuses: Allowed
Large buses: Allowed

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