Himeji · Outside the center
Goso Monaka Honpo 五層もなか本舗
Makers of 'Goso Monaka', a wafer sweet shaped like Himeji Castle's five-tiered main keep and stone walls, first made in 1956 to pray for the success of the castle's restoration.
Last checked: 2026-10
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At a glance
- Getting there
- Main store in Saiwai-cho; also sold at the Piole Himeji souvenir hall at the station
- Hours
- 8:00-17:00
- Eat in
- Take-out only
- Known for
- Goso Monaka
What to try here
Goso Monaka 五層もなか
- Sweetness
- 2/5 · Lightly sweet
- Texture
- CrispySmooth
- Bean paste (anko)
- Tsubuan つぶあん — chunky red bean paste
- Keeps for
- 2 weeks or more
- Souvenir?
- Good for souvenirs
Tasting notes, not shop-verified.
A crisp wafer shaped like Himeji Castle's main keep and stone walls, filled with lightly sweet azuki paste and chopped chestnut. More about Goso Monaka →
Also at this shop
How to find it and what to know
- Easiest to buy at the Piole Himeji souvenir hall, connected to JR Himeji Station.
- Keeps for about 25 days, so it travels well.
Shop details
- Address
- 71 Saiwai-cho, Himeji, Hyogo
- Access
- Main store in Saiwai-cho; also sold at the Piole Himeji souvenir hall at the station
- Hours
- 8:00-17:00
- Closed
- Open daily
- Eat in
- No (take-out only)
- Payment
- Check with the shop
Hours and prices can change. Last checked: 2026-10.