Himeji · Honmachi & Himeji Castle
Kadofuji Warabi Mochi (Himeji Castle Main Store) わらび餅専門店 門藤 姫路城 総本店
A warabi mochi specialist that started in Himeji, with a garden-style interior and eat-in seating. A popular rest stop on the way to or from Himeji Castle. Now has branches in other parts of Japan.
Last checked: 2026-10
わらび餅専門店 門藤 姫路城 総本店Illustration coming soon
At a glance
- Getting there
- On the Honmachi shopping street, a short walk from Himeji Castle
- Hours
- Mar-Nov 11:00-18:00 / Dec-Feb 12:00-17:00
- Eat in
- Yes, there is seating
- Known for
- Warabi Mochi
What to try here
Warabi Mochi わらび餅
- Sweetness
- 2/5 · Lightly sweet
- Texture
- Jelly-likeSoft
- Bean paste (anko)
- None — no bean paste
- Keeps for
- Eat the same day
- Souvenir?
- Best eaten on the spot
Tasting notes, not shop-verified.
A soft, jiggly sweet made from bracken starch, usually coated in roasted soybean flour (kinako) and sometimes served with brown sugar syrup. More about Warabi Mochi →
How to find it and what to know
- You can eat in, which makes it an easy first wagashi shop.
- Warabi mochi drinks are popular for photos with the castle.
Shop details
- Address
- 68-24-1 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo
- Access
- On the Honmachi shopping street, a short walk from Himeji Castle
- Hours
- Mar-Nov 11:00-18:00 / Dec-Feb 12:00-17:00
- Closed
- Check with the shop
- Eat in
- Yes
- Payment
- Check with the shop
Hours and prices can change. Last checked: 2026-10.