Ookuramochi Kuramachi Chaya will open on July 3, 2026 (Fri) at Kura no Machi Oyasumi Doko (Nakamura Machi Garden), located in the heart of the Handa Canal area, one of Handa City's premier tourist destinations. Kura no Machi Oyasumi Doko serves as a "hospitality" spot for tourists visiting the Handa Canal and a resting place for local residents. The newly established Ookuramochi Kuramachi Chaya will offer a variety of mochi sweets and seasonal limited-time menus, creating new tourist attractions and a space for community interaction. Ookuramochi Kuramachi Chaya Overview Business Hours: Weekdays: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Closed: Mondays and Thursdays *Open temporarily during surrounding events. Main Menu - Sales of various an-mochi, seasonal daifuku, and okowa (steamed glutinous rice) - Various drinks - [Summer Limited Menu] Shaved ice, etc. - [Winter Limited Menu] Ozoni (New Year's soup), zenzai (sweet red bean soup), grilled mochi, etc. PR Points 1. Development of a New Handa City Specialty We plan to develop a large grilled confection (imagawayaki-style) using mochi dough branded with Handa City's tourism mascot character, "Daimaru-kun." 2. Sales of Menus Enjoyable Year-Round In summer, we will sell refreshing limited-time menus such as "shaved ice" and "drinking matcha milk kintoki," and in winter, warm "zenzai" and "grilled mochi." We also plan to develop items for the regular menu as needed. 3. Local Production for Local Consumption & Community Circulation Store Creation We will cherish local resources and work on menu development that utilizes Handa City's proud fermented culture, such as vinegar, miso, and soy sauce, aiming to create a store that is loved not only by visitors but also by local residents. Menu Image (Example) An-mochi (from left: Ookuramochi, Yamabuki, Kusamochi) Shaved ice (Matcha Milk) Zenzai Comment from Representative You can taste the flavor of Ookuramochi in Handa! We want both local reside