Himeji · Honmachi & Himeji Castle
Shirasagido 白鷺堂
A calm wagashi shop just south of Himeji Castle, with tables inside and a view of the castle. Known for kuzu mochi with Tamba black beans.
Last checked: 2026-10
At a glance
- Getting there
- Right in front of Himeji Castle, on the south side
- Hours
- Check with the shop
- Eat in
- Yes, there is seating
- Known for
- Kuzu Mochi, Mitarashi Dango, Warabi Mochi
What to try here
Kuzu Mochi くず餅
- Sweetness
- 2/5 · Lightly sweet
- Texture
- Jelly-likeChewy
- Bean paste (anko)
- Varies — depends on the filling you choose
- Keeps for
- 2–3 days
- Souvenir?
- Best eaten on the spot
Tasting notes, not shop-verified.
In western Japan, kuzu mochi is a translucent, springy sweet made from kudzu root starch, often wrapped around bean paste. More about Kuzu Mochi →
Mitarashi Dango みたらし団子
- Sweetness
- 3/5 · Medium
- Texture
- ChewySoft
- Bean paste (anko)
- None — no bean paste
- Keeps for
- Eat the same day
- Souvenir?
- Best eaten on the spot
Tasting notes, not shop-verified.
Chewy rice dumplings covered in a sweet-and-salty soy sauce glaze. A good first wagashi if you don't like bean paste. More about Mitarashi Dango →
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
- A quiet place to rest after visiting the castle.
- Mitarashi dango here comes in a cup, not on a skewer.
Shop details
- Address
- Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo (just south of Himeji Castle)
- Access
- Right in front of Himeji Castle, on the south side
- Hours
- Check with the shop
- Closed
- Check with the shop
- Eat in
- Yes
- Payment
- Check with the shop
Hours and prices can change. Last checked: 2026-10.