Perfect Rice Gifts from "Yashidaime Gihei" Blended for Each Dish in Adorable Furoshiki Wrapping♡ Ideal for Wedding Favors*
2015.08.08 published
Trending on Instagram! What is "Hachidaime Gihei"?
Have you heard about "Hachidaime Gihei," a shop that is currently trending on Instagram? What kind of shop is it...?
The rice from "Hachidaime Gihei" is incredibly delicious♡
Hachidaime Gihei is a rice restaurant with its main store in Kyoto. It’s so popular that customers eager to enjoy delicious rice line up for over an hour! This restaurant has two locations: the main store in Kyoto's Gion and one in Tokyo's Ginza.♡
Not only can you enjoy dining at the very popular "Hachidaime Gihei," but they also offer rice gifts that you can enjoy from afar!*
Celebrity Favorite Rice Gifts from "Hachidaime Gihei"*
Perfect for marriage celebrations and gifts!♡ "Hachidaime Gihei" offers adorable rice gifts that are loved by many celebrities, including model Eri Sasaki, for their deliciousness and cuteness.♡
What makes "Hachidaime Gihei" so popular?
The rice from "Hachidaime Gihei," which has won many awards as gifts, is irresistible!♡ Here are some of the charms of the popular "Hachidaime Gihei."♡
Charm ① High-sensibility rice wrapped in furoshiki♡
The biggest reason is that the rice is wrapped in colorful furoshiki cloth, each type distinguishing itself!
Charm ② Rice blends tailored to different dishes*
The rice inside the furoshiki is of different varieties for different uses, such as for onigiri, donburi, and Japanese cuisine, each having its own unique blend! It even comes with a recipe that includes recommended ways to enjoy it, which is irresistible for rice lovers.♩
Charm ③ The most popular "Juni Hitoe" series♡
The assortment containing 12 furoshiki types is called the "Juni Hitoe" series, and it's named figuratively after flowers. If it contains all 12 types, it’s called "Mankai" (full bloom), and if it has 6 types, it’s called "Rokubaku" (6 blooms).♡
Charm ④ Love deepening with the "Ryouenmai" series♡
The "Ryouenmai" series is perfect for weddings. The black furoshiki contains firm-textured "Tonomai," while the red furoshiki has fluffy "Himamai." It is said that mixing these two in equal parts and cooking them together enhances both flavors!♡
There’s a romantic and profound meaning behind it: "By cooking together, bonds deepen, and may each make the other happy." It’s a very sweet blend of rice.*
Many other cute furoshiki-wrapped rice gifts exist too*
"Hachidaime Gihei" offers many other cute rice products too!♡ For example, this one is wrapped in furoshiki in a festive flower shape.*
An assortment of rice from the "Iroasobi" series♩ This set is wrapped in pastel-colored gauze with the number 8 printed on it, which is also present in the shop's name.♩ The recently collaborated "Iroasobi" series with Hello Kitty is also recommended for newborn gifts!♡
Adorable even when unwrapped♡
Once you unwrap the furoshiki, the colorful rice pouches with printed eights are also cute!♩ Eight represents good fortune, bringing a delightful surprise for the second time!♡
Wonderful services included♡
There are several delightful services included with wedding gifts♩ For example, you can add an original message card, and you can also receive samples to taste before sending, making it a reassuring and delightful service that’s free of charge!♩
The price is just right too*
It's great that even the “Mankai” assortment, which contains 12 types of rice, is only priced at 5000 yen!♡
I want to send rice gifts that can make everyone happy♡
Rice is something everyone loves, but it can be a bit plain as a gift. But it’s amazing that such rice can become such a high-sensitivity present!♩
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to give "Hachidaime Gihei" that makes both the giver and the receiver feel happy?
Kyoto's Traditional Rice Shop Hachidaime Gihei
Here is the Rakuten page for "Hachidaime Gihei"♡
Kyoto Rice Restaurant Hachidaime Gihei
〒605-0073 296 Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Ginza Rice Restaurant Hachidaime Gihei
〒104-0061 1st Floor, Eflore Ginza 5-4-15 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo