
Tsubomi serves traditional Japanese sweets and kakigori at 石川県金沢市柿木畠3-1, with a garden setting and local sourcing shaping the visit.
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- Address
- 石川県金沢市柿木畠3-1
- Phone
- +81762323388
- Website
- tsubomi-kanazawa.jp

Warabimochi, kuzukiri, and kakigori
Hon warabimochi with kinako and kuromitsu, hon kuzukiri with black syrup, and seasonal kakigori set the cafe’s center of gravity. Tabelog ranked Tsubomi at #92 in 2023 with 3.7 points.
Garden setting for a slower daytime stop
Garden views, quiet conditions, and leisurely pacing suit a conversation-led daytime sweets stop. Lunch and all-day use broaden the fit beyond a single meal window in Kanazawa.
Historic standalone cafe with local sourcing
A standalone historic building gives the visit a defined setting, while local sourcing keeps the focus close to place. Tsubomi works best for readers seeking casual Japanese sweets rather than a formal restaurant format.
Quick Comparison
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsubomi | Traditional Japanese sweets & kakigori cafe | $ | , | Kanazawa |
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| Kuroyuri (黒百合) | Traditional Kanazawa Oden Izakaya | $$ | , | Kanazawa Station |
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| のとめぐり | Hokuriku Conveyor Belt Sushi | $$ | , | Hirooka |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Tabelog 100 #92 · No. 92
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe - WEST - 2023
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Quiet and minimalist Japanese tea-house style, with a small, serene room overlooking a garden and the stone walls of Kanazawa Castle, where seasonal nature sounds and the flow of Tatsumi water create a calm, contemplative atmosphere.









