Himeji · Mt. Shosha
Kineya Shosha Okashi no Sato 杵屋 書写お菓子の里
Kineya's shop at the foot of Mt. Shosha, home of Engyoji Temple, a filming location of 'The Last Samurai'. The place to buy the baumkuchen 'Shosha Sennen Sugi' (Thousand-Year Cedar).
Last checked: 2026-10
杵屋 書写お菓子の里Illustration coming soon
At a glance
- Getting there
- Near the Mt. Shosha Ropeway (bus from Himeji Station)
- Hours
- Check with the shop
- Eat in
- Take-out only
- Known for
- Shosha Sennen Sugi
What to try here
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
- Combine with a visit to Engyoji Temple on Mt. Shosha.
- The wagashi making workshop is also held here.
Shop details
- Address
- 1086 Shosha, Himeji, Hyogo
- Access
- Near the Mt. Shosha Ropeway (bus from Himeji Station)
- 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.