[Closed] Motoya (MOTOYA) — Aiming to be a beloved local shop: a specialty fruit sandwich shop brimming with seasonal flavors

A fruit sandwich filled with plenty of pure white cream and colorful fruit.

When I was a child, fruit sandwiches were a special treat—and something I longed to try.

There’s a shop specializing in these much-admired fruit sandwiches right in front of Kurashiki Station.

The fruit sandwich specialty shop “Motoya (MOTOYA)” is located inside Kurashiki City Plaza West Building, very close to JR Kurashiki Station.

The shop’s display case is lined with colorful fruit sandwiches, and you can enjoy seasonal fruit whenever you visit.

In autumn, we also recommend Motoya’s distinctive fruit sandwiches made with pears and persimmons.

How about treating yourself to a little luxury with a Kurashiki fruit sandwich for lunch or as a souvenir?

Just steps from JR Kurashiki Station! Fruit sandwich specialty shop “Motoya (MOTOYA)”

Just steps from JR Kurashiki Station, on the second floor of Kurashiki City Plaza West Building, is the fruit sandwich specialty shop “Motoya (MOTOYA).”

Since opening in January 2018, word of its delicious food has gradually spread, and apparently more men have been visiting lately.

You can also see Motoya’s logo from the stairs in the West Building.

Beneath Motoya’s simple, clean-looking noren (traditional shop curtain), around 10 to 14 varieties of fruit sandwiches are available at all times.

According to manager Tsuruta, the selection is best at 11 a.m., just after the shop opens.

There’s also a dine-in area at the back of the shop.
It’s nice that there’s a place to wash your hands, too.

Fruit sandwiches packed with seasonal flavors, plus savory sandwiches

Motoya’s fruit sandwiches have beautifully cut triangular cross-sections.

When we visited in early October 2019, the selection included autumn fruits such as Shine Muscat grapes, pears, figs, and persimmons.

The most popular fruit sandwich is “Motoya Fruit Sandwich,” priced at 350 yen (tax included).
It’s available all year round.

Strawberries, banana, and kiwi with plenty of fresh cream.
It’s a classic that seems sure to please everyone.

Seasonal figs and Shine Muscat grapes, a specialty of Okayama, also have many devoted fans.

Apparently, women customers in particular often buy the fig sandwich.

There are also savory sandwiches, such as avocado and cheese, egg, and potato.

Apparently, combinations of sweet fruit sandwiches and savory sandwiches are popular as a lunch option.

The display is lined with sandwiches featuring thoughtfully prepared creams, including chocolate cream, lemon peel, and carefully made custard.

The fruit sandwich menu at the time of our visit (October 2019) was as follows:

The sandwiches are made with 100% domestic-wheat bread from Okayama Kimuraya.
The rusks are delicious, too.

Motoya also has an extensive drink menu.
There are fruit-based drinks, too, such as green juice and strawberry lemonade.

What a treat! Seasonal fruit sandwiches and strawberry lemonade

We tried the fruit sandwiches recommended by manager Tsuruta, along with strawberry lemonade.

From the left, the three varieties are:

• Motoya Fruit Sandwich
• Pear
• Persimmon

Fluffy, moist bread with fresh cream, plus strawberries, banana, and kiwi: “Motoya Fruit Sandwich.”

It tastes just like the ideal fruit sandwich I dreamed about as a child.
This combination is sure to be a favorite with many people!

This fruit sandwich lets you enjoy the sweet-tart flavor of strawberries and kiwi alongside the rich sweetness of banana.

This is the “Persimmon Fruit Sandwich.”
It’s unexpectedly delicious—a real surprise!

Have you ever wondered, “Do persimmons and fresh cream go together?”
It may be surprising, but they go incredibly well together!
After trying it, you’ll want to pair fresh cream with persimmons whenever you eat them.

The persimmon flesh bursts with juice, as juicy as a mandarin orange.
It made me realize all over again just how delicious persimmons are.

And here’s manager Tsuruta’s top pick, the “Pear Fruit Sandwich.”
Just look at this beautifully sliced cross-section!

They had to figure out how best to pair the fresh cream with the pear.
After much trial and error, the staff came up with the idea of thinly slicing the pear, layering the slices, and putting them in the sandwich.

Because it’s made with fresh pear, it retains all its refreshing flavor and crisp texture.
It’s simply amazing!

“Strawberry Lemonade” with strawberries and lemons preserved in syrup.

So refreshing and delicious!
The strawberries and lemons inside can be eaten as they are, too.

Each of Motoya’s fruit sandwiches is made with great care.

We interviewed store manager Tsuruta Rui about the secret to their deliciousness, how the shop came to be, and what lies ahead.

About Motoya (MOTOYA)

Name	Motoya (MOTOYA)
Address	2nd Floor, Nishi Building, 1-7-2 Achi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
Contact	086-476-5959
Parking	None
Hours	11:00 a.m. until the fruit runs out
Closed	Wednesday
Payment methods	Cash
Reservations	Available Items can be held
Seating	4 seats; 2 tables
Smoking	Entirely non-smoking
Website	Kurashiki Fruit Sandwich Motoya: Instagram

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