Himeji · Nikaimachi
Iseya Honten (Nishi-Nikaimachi Main Store) 伊勢屋本店 西二階町本店
Founded over 300 years ago, Iseya served as the official confectioner to the Sakai lords of Himeji Castle. Its signature 'Tamatsubaki' was named by Kawai Sun'o, a famous chief retainer of the Himeji domain.
Last checked: 2026-10
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At a glance
- Getting there
- About 10 minutes on foot from JR Himeji Station
- Hours
- 9:00-18:00
- Eat in
- Take-out only
- Known for
- Tamatsubaki
What to try here
Tamatsubaki 玉椿
- Sweetness
- 2/5 · Lightly sweet
- Texture
- SoftSmoothChewy
- Bean paste (anko)
- Kimi-an 黄身あん — bean paste with egg yolk
- Keeps for
- About a week
- Souvenir?
- Good for souvenirs
Tasting notes, not shop-verified.
A classic Himeji sweet: a soft pink gyuhi rice cake wrapped around yellow egg-yolk bean paste, shaped like a camellia bud. More about Tamatsubaki →
How to find it and what to know
- Tamatsubaki is also sold at the Piole Himeji souvenir hall and Grand Festa, inside and next to the station.
- Boxes start from 5 pieces.
Shop details
- Address
- 84 Nishi-Nikaimachi, Himeji, Hyogo
- Access
- About 10 minutes on foot from JR Himeji Station
- Hours
- 9:00-18:00
- Closed
- Check with the shop
- Eat in
- No (take-out only)
- Payment
- Check with the shop
- Founded
- Genroku era (1688-1704)
Hours and prices can change. Last checked: 2026-10.