Himeji · Nikaimachi
Kineya (Nikaimachi Main Store) 杵屋 にかいまち本店
A long-established wagashi shop in Himeji's castle town. Known for 'Kinuta' (yokan rolled in gyuhi and dusted with sugar), 'Sara', and the creative baumkuchen 'Shosha Sennen Sugi'. Offers a hands-on wagashi making workshop with matcha, bookable in English.
Last checked: 2026-10
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At a glance
- Getting there
- About 7 minutes on foot from JR Himeji Station
- Hours
- 8:00-17:00
- Eat in
- Take-out only
- Known for
- Kinuta, Shosha Sennen Sugi
What to try here
Kinuta きぬた
- Sweetness
- 4/5 · Sweet
- Texture
- SoftChewySmooth
- Bean paste (anko)
- Koshian こしあん — smooth red bean paste
- Keeps for
- Varies by item
- Souvenir?
- Good for souvenirs
Tasting notes, not shop-verified.
Yokan (sweet bean jelly) rolled in soft gyuhi and dusted with sugar, sliced like a roll. A classic from Kineya. More about Kinuta →
Shosha Sennen Sugi 書写千年杉
- Sweetness
- 3/5 · Medium
- Texture
- SoftFluffy
- Bean paste (anko)
- None — no bean paste
- Keeps for
- Varies by item
- Souvenir?
- Good for souvenirs
Tasting notes, not shop-verified.
A creative baumkuchen (layered cake) by Kineya, named after the ancient cedars of Mt. Shosha. More about Shosha Sennen Sugi →
How to find it and what to know
- A wagashi making workshop (seasonal sweets + matcha, ages 3+) can be booked online in English.
- On the Nikaimachi shopping arcade, on the way from the station to the castle.
Shop details
- Address
- 95 Nikaimachi, Himeji, Hyogo
- Access
- About 7 minutes on foot from JR Himeji Station
- Hours
- 8:00-17:00
- Closed
- Check with the shop
- Eat in
- No (take-out only)
- Payment
- Check with the shop
- English
- Limited English
- Founded
- Over 100 years ago
Hours and prices can change. Last checked: 2026-10.