Himeji · Outside the center
Eifukudo 永福堂
A neighborhood wagashi shop known for beautiful seasonal jo-namagashi sold only on weekends, and creative sweets such as the award-winning 'Emi Maron'.
Last checked: 2026-10
At a glance
- Getting there
- Away from the station; worth a detour
- Hours
- Check with the shop
- Eat in
- Take-out only
- Known for
- Jo-Namagashi, Kuzu Mochi
What to try here
Jo-Namagashi 上生菓子
- Sweetness
- 3/5 · Medium
- Texture
- SmoothSoft
- Bean paste (anko)
- Shiroan 白あん — white bean paste
- Keeps for
- Eat the same day
- Souvenir?
- Best eaten on the spot
Tasting notes, not shop-verified.
Small, handmade sweets shaped like flowers, leaves or seasonal scenes, each with a poetic name. Traditionally served with matcha. More about Jo-Namagashi →
Kuzu Mochi くず餅
- Sweetness
- 2/5 · Lightly sweet
- Texture
- Jelly-likeChewy
- Bean paste (anko)
- Varies — depends on the filling you choose
- Keeps for
- 2–3 days
- Souvenir?
- Best eaten on the spot
Tasting notes, not shop-verified.
In western Japan, kuzu mochi is a translucent, springy sweet made from kudzu root starch, often wrapped around bean paste. More about Kuzu Mochi →
How to find it and what to know
- Seasonal jo-namagashi are available on weekends only.
Shop details
- Address
- 146 Shinwa-cho, Himeji, Hyogo
- Access
- Away from the station; worth a detour
- Hours
- Check with the shop
- Closed
- Check with the shop
- Eat in
- No (take-out only)
- Payment
- Check with the shop
- English
- Limited English
Hours and prices can change. Last checked: 2026-10.
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