We offer direct sales of our pickled vegetables made from fresh ingredients such as summer Kyoto-style shibatsuke or winter senmaitsuke. Visitors to Marucho may also tour our production factory.

Central

In the Sakamoto area at the foot of Mt. Hiei—a Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings—you can enjoy Hieiyuba, lake fish, and local vegetables while gazing at a garden designated as a National Scenic Spot, featuring a pond garden that reflects the beauty of the four seasons.

North central

Visitors can take a look at our production line, or purchase some of our “Yuuko” Izutsu Yatsuhashi (a traditional sweet made of sweet red beans wrapped in soft mochi sheets). The shop also includes exhibitions of Otsu-e paintings, Otsu abacuses, bamboo blinds, needles, and more objects associated with the old Tokaido Road and inns along the forked road.

Central

Ishiyamadera Temple’s famous and popular fried mitarashi dango (sweet rice dumplings) are sold here.

Southern

Techniques from the Edo Period (1603-1868) are used to paint various traditional “Otsu-e” paintings, which are then displayed and sold. These paintings can be enjoyed in an old-fashioned environment.

Central