Kuriyokan is Nagomi no Komeya's signature chestnut yokan created in 1899 by founder Chozo Morooka. He drew inspiration from "Kuri-Kan," a chestnut-based Buddhist vegetarian confection served at nearby Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. The original recipe used local "Shiba chestnuts" and was specifically developed as a Naritasan prayer souvenir. During the early Showa Era, this sweet helped the company achieve the top yokan sales volume in Japan. The traditional taste and expert techniques used to make Kuriyokan continue to be preserved today, making it a beloved regional specialty.
Yes, the Narita Yokan Museum has free admission and is open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The museum features multiple floors of exhibits including the actual head clerk's desk from the early 1900s, displays of yokan varieties from across Japan, and videos showing modern production methods alongside historical photographs from the early Showa era. Unique attractions include 100-yen fortune slips containing real yokan, chronological displays of the company's 125-year history, and Chozo Morooka's personal belongings. Special themed exhibitions rotate regularly, focusing on Japanese confectionery traditions and local temple history.
The shop is located at 500 Kamimachi, Narita City and is easily accessible from JR Narita Station with approximately a 10-minute walk north along the famous Naritasan Omotesando Street. The location is directly on this historic street, making it easy to find while exploring other attractions. Free parking is available for visitors arriving by car. The shop is also close to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, allowing visitors to combine both attractions in a single trip.
The main shop operates daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, while the Narita Yokan Museum is open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The shop accepts major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, and Diners Club. During the New Year period (January 1-3), special hours apply with operations from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The museum may occasionally close when changing exhibits, but this is infrequent.
The shop offers a variety of traditional and modern Japanese sweets, including popular peanut-shaped "Peanuts" confections with sweet bean jam in charming peanut-shaped packaging that's popular for gift-giving. The main shop functions as both a retail space and café serving traditional sweets. The property also features the "Garden of Fudo Deity," a historic site where the principal deity "Acala" of Naritasan Temple was once enshrined. The second floor houses the Narita Lifelong Learning Citizen Gallery, and visitors can watch workers making treats through the glass window of the factory. Additional facilities include restrooms, free Wi-Fi, and on-site dining areas.
Best place to buy Chiba sweets especially “ Nago” milk which is similar to Torimon Fukouka
Although Chiba is famous for peanut product, I still recommend Nago milk (see 2nd picture ) over Peanut sweet ( see third picture ) , guess I’m not a fan of peanut flavour.
We came in for air conditioning. We left with belief.
On a sticky Narita summer afternoon (the kind where your shirt gives up before you do) we ducked into here purely for survival. Cold air? Check. Calm vibes? Check. Accidental life-changing snack discovery? Oh yes.
Front & center: daifuku. Soft, pillowy mochi wrapped around sweet red bean paste that’s smooth, not cloying, and clearly made by people who take texture personally. These aren’t “cookies” in the Western sense...they’re better. Think dessert minimalism: rice, beans, restraint, perfection. The kind of thing you eat and immediately resent every snack you’ve ever overcomplicated.
The shop itself is spotless, serene, and quietly confident...no hard sell, just a gentle Try Me! sign that knows it doesn’t need to shout. Staff are welcoming without hovering. The whole place feels like it’s been doing this well for a very long time, because it has.
Come for the AC. Stay for the daifuku. Leave wondering why red bean paste isn’t running the global dessert economy.
The largest souvenir shop on the worship path. There's also a simple restaurant located within the rear end of the shop. Hot noodle soup could be served here on the cold winter days. Very fair price comparing to those eel restaurants at the tourist price tag. Lots of gift choices to pick up from this spot too. Accept cash and major credit cards.
