
Akashiya
The original maker of Kagoshima's karukan cake, since 1854
Est. 1854Gold 30+ years
Why visitAkashiya
Founded in 1854, Akashiya is the original house of karukan — a moist steamed cake of yam and rice flour said to have been created for the Shimazu lords. The definitive taste of Satsuma.
House rules
The house rules of this shop have not been listed yet.
This does not mean the shop has none. Please follow the notices at the entrance and the guidance of the staff when you visit.
Access & Information
- Name
- Akashiya
- Established
- 1854172 years of history
- Address
- 4-16 Kinsei-cho, Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima-ken, Japan
- Phone
- 099-226-0431


