Jambo Mochi Shop
Discover the sweet treat loved by the samurai of Satsuma
Take a break and sample the local Kagoshima specialty Jambo Mochi, a light snack said to be loved by the samurai of Satsuma.
Origin of Jumbo Mochi
The two sticks used to skewer the mochi are said to represent the two swords worn by the samurai. Jambo Mochi were a popular snack for samurai travelling north out of Kagoshima who would pass by Sengan-en before heading into the mountains.
