Funabashiya (Headquarters: Koto Ward, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kyoko Kamiyama), the maker of kuzumochi and anmitsu, is releasing "Wisteria Honey" in limited quantities at its Kameido Tenjin Flagship Store.
Founded in 1805 (Bunka 2) on the grounds of Kameido Tenjin Shrine, Funabashiya has walked alongside the shrine — long celebrated as "Tokyo's foremost wisteria destination" — for more than 220 years.
Every spring, visitors flock to the Wisteria Festival. But the wisteria's peak bloom lasts only a few short weeks.
That fleeting beauty inspired Funabashiya to source a rare, domestically produced honey made from wisteria blossoms, so visitors can carry a piece of the season home with them.
A New Way to Taste Wisteria
Wisteria has been cherished by the Japanese since ancient times and is among the flowers celebrated in the Man'yoshu poetry anthology.
The wisteria honey on sale is a rare domestic variety harvested from those very blossoms. Because harvesting requires ideal flowering conditions and the right weather, it can only be collected in certain years — making it a precious honey that may be available only once every few years.
The flavor is gentle and elegant, without any harsh aftertaste. It releases a soft fragrance reminiscent of wisteria blossoms the moment it touches the palate.
The honey is sold exclusively at the flagship store, offering a way to stay close to wisteria not just during the festival season but throughout the year.
Raw Honey: Unheated, Additive-Free, True to the Flower
This product is a domestically produced raw honey harvested in the rich natural environment of Okayama Prefecture.
The honey is bottled immediately after harvest without any heat treatment, preserving the flower's natural fragrance and flavor.
It pairs well with yogurt and bread, and can also be stirred into black tea or sparkling water for a variety of enjoyment options.
Kameido Tenjin and the Wisteria Festival
Kameido Tenjin Shrine is known both as a shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning, and as "Tokyo's foremost wisteria destination."
More than 50 wisteria plants grow within the shrine grounds, and each spring the "Wisteria Festival" draws large numbers of worshippers and tourists who come to see the blossoms cascading across the wisteria trellises.
Funabashiya was founded on the grounds of Kameido Tenjin Shrine in 1805. For more than 220 years since then, the shop has watched the seasons turn alongside the wisteria.
Product Details
- Product Name: Wisteria Honey (藤はちみつ)
- Contents: 100 g
- Price: ¥1,350 (tax included)
- On Sale: Thursday, June 25, 2026, and beyond
- Available At: Funabashiya Kameido Tenjin Flagship Store
Limited quantities available while supplies last.
