Shinbashi Tamakiya

A 244-Year-Old Edo Souvenir Shop Renowned Nationwide

The origins of this famous Edo souvenir shop date back 243 years when Shichibee from Tamaki Village in Echigo Province (present-day Niigata pref.) opened a small store in Edo Katagawa-machi (now Shimbashi). He began selling "Zazen Mame," black soybeans simmered in a sweet sugar glaze. 

Later, the third-generation Shichibee perfected a tsukudani recipe based on preserved fish dishes made by fishermen in Tsukuda Island. This savory delicacy gained immense popularity and became a well-known Edo specialty. During the Edo period, it was widely used as a gift by feudal lords traveling to and from Edo for their sankin-kotai (alternate attendance duty). 

The shop’s popularity was so immense that wooden fences had to be set up to manage the long customer lines, which at times stretched as far as approximately 220 meters.

From its founding to the present day, we have continued its operations in Shimbashi, preserving the pure taste and aroma of its traditional recipes.

Eel Kabayaki (Raised in Japan)

Thick, plump, and tender. Comes with a special sauce and sansho (Japanese pepper) powder, so you can enjoy it as soon as it is warmed.

Shiro Tsukudani

A soft, reduced-salt tsukudani, lightly seasoned and quickly simmered. Pairs well with white wine.
(Tsukudani: a traditional Tokyo preserve of seafood or seaweed simmered in seasonings)

Tsukudani Furikake

Moist and tender, made to bring out the natural flavors of seafood and vegetables. Delicious sprinkled over rice, pasta, or salads.