When I told my friends, “I’m visiting Onuma Park,” almost all of them recommended the famous “Onuma Dango”. Naturally, I planned to buy some if the opportunity arose. As it turned out, the shop Numanoya (沼の家) is located right in front of Onuma Park Station (Onuma Koen Station). The opportunity was right there! So, I decided to buy some before catching my train back to Hakodate.
Onuma Dango have two types. One is soy sauce and anko, and another is soy sauce and sesame. Normal portion cost 390 yen, large portion is 650 yen. The expiry date is the day.
Onuma Dango comes in two varieties:
1.Soy sauce and red bean paste (anko)
2.Soy sauce and sesame.
The regular portion costs 390 yen, while a large portion is 650 yen. Note that the expiry date is the same day, so it’s best enjoyed fresh!
Be careful when buying “Onuma Dango.” While other shops around the area sell similar products, only Numanoya has registered “Onuma Dango” as a trademark. If you want the genuine article, this is the place to go!
At the shop, you won’t find Onuma Dango displayed on shelves. They are stored in a refrigerator and brought out in small batches. You’ll need to place your order at the cashier.
I bought the soy sauce and red bean paste (anko) flavor. Since the expiry date was the same day, I only bought the regular size—but I should have bought more! The dango was so delicious, and the portion felt small.
You might think I visited in autumn because of the colorful wrapping paper, but it’s actually used year-round. The design was created by Chosyu Hanamoto (花本聴秋), a well-known haiku poet.
Each dango is individually wrapped in plastic to keep it fresh. It symbolizes Lake Onuma (大沼湖) on the left and Lake Konuma (小沼湖) on the right, with the small mochi balls representing the islands within the lakes.
Onuma. The red bean paste (anko) flavor was springy, smooth, and not overly sweet—absolutely delightful!
Konuma. The soy sauce flavor (mitarashi) wasn’t too sweet either and had a wonderful balance of savory and sweet. I regret not trying the sesame flavor as well!
Worried about the same-day expiry? Don’t be! The portions are manageable, and it’s easy to finish at least two sets in one day.
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