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Jiyugaoka Station

Cafe of Funawa, of Imo-Yokan Fame

Funawa Cafe Jiyuugaoka

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¥1,000〜¥999〜
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Funawa Cafe Jiyugaoka (ふなわかふぇ 自由が丘店) is a cafe operated by the Japanese sweets shop Funawa (舟和), which was founded in Asakusa during the Meiji era and has over 120 years of history. Located about three minutes on foot from Jiyugaoka Station, the cafe lets guests casually enjoy Funawa's classic sweets — said to have originated mitsumame (a chilled dessert of sweet beans, agar cubes, and fruit) and imo-yokan (sweet potato jelly) — at this cafe branch opened in the 2010s. The retail corner also offers imo-yokan, anko-dama (sweet bean pearls), and other souvenirs.

— Mitsumame and Imo-Yokan, from Where They Were Born

The signature offerings are mitsumame and imo-yokan (sweet potato jelly), both said to have originated at Funawa. Since its founding in the Meiji era, Funawa has been beloved as a Japanese sweets shop in Asakusa and is considered a key figure in introducing these Japanese sweets to the public. At Funawa Cafe, in addition to these signature Japanese sweets, the menu also includes generous ice cream, cakes, and other Western-style sweets, offering a wide lineup that combines Japanese and Western styles. The second floor of the shop is set up with sofa seating so guests can relax. The retail corner offers takeout of classic Japanese sweets such as imo-yokan and anko-dama (sweet bean pearls), meeting the demand for gifts and souvenirs in the Jiyugaoka area. Sister branches also operate in Takadanobaba and Kaminarimon (Asakusa).

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2025.02.08

“Long-established sweets shop café 🍠 28-item allergen labels — reassuring!”

Founded 1902 (Meiji 35), long-established sweets shop Funawa's café! A busy weekend Jiyugaoka café, but with 3 floors there's seating capacity and little wait — a hidden gem. Self-order on the 1st floor. All menus show which of 28 specified allergens are used. This time I ordered "Sweet Potato Yokan" and "Sweet Potato Basque Cheesecake." Sweet potato yokan uses none of the 28; cheesecake uses dairy, egg, soy. No wheat. Staff seemed busy so I couldn't ask in detail, but Funawa's wagashi are also available for takeout. Especially recommended: the 2nd-floor sofa seats! Among many narrow shops, here you can sit roomy. ⚠️ The shop itself is narrow — strollers may be slightly difficult.
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パートナーが小麦・ナッツアレルギーです。安心して食事ができるお店をシェアできればと思っています😊