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7. Complete your Asakusa trip with a sweet chestnut red bean dessert

7. Complete your Asakusa trip with a sweet chestnut red bean dessert

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Having filled your stomach with so many delectable main courses recommended above, it’s time to hunt for some nice desserts in the old town. As we all know, the Japanese love their sweets and do it really well. In Asakusa, Umezono (梅園 浅草本店) is an age-old cosy dessert shop founded in 1854 where you can have your sweet fix. Umezono is famous for its Kuri Zenzai, which is red bean soup filled with sweet chestnuts. This is a must-try for the sweet tooth that has been enjoyed by many for more than 160 years!