Honke Kojima is a traditional Japanese wagashi shop for keshimochi, recognized by Tabelog 100 as #31 with 3.6 pts in 2023.
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- Address
- 1 Chome-2-21 Ochonishi, Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka 590-0959, Japan
- Phone
- +81 72-232-1876
- Website
- honkekojima.com
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Tabelog 100 #31 in 2023
Tabelog 100 placed Honke Kojima at #31 with 3.6 pts in 2023. The format is a traditional Japanese wagashi shop centered on keshimochi.
芥子餅（けしもち） and counter service
芥子餅（けしもち） sits alongside ニッキ, 泰平餅（たいへいもち）, 安平（あんぴん）, and 翁（おきな）. Counter service, quick-bite pacing, and a quiet setting make the stop compact and conversation-led.
1 Chome-2-21 Ochonishi
1 Chome-2-21 Ochonishi anchors the visit in a standalone historic building. Local sourcing also defines the shop’s practical identity.
What It’s Closest To
Comparable venues in the metro at similar price points.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honke Kojima | Traditional Japanese Wagashi (Keshimochi) Shop | $ | , | Sakai-ku |
| Umaiya Takoyaki | Traditional Osaka Takoyaki | $ | , | Tenma |
| Shima Ya Honten | Traditional Japanese sweet potato café | $ | , | Abeno |
| Columbia8 Sakaisuji honmachi ten | Japanese Curry | $ | , | Chūō |
| Aimai | Spicy Japanese curry house | $ | , | Kita |
| Teramae | Okonomiyaki / Teppanyaki | $ | , | Kowakae |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Tabelog 100 #31 · No. 31
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe - WEST - 2023
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At a Glance
- Classic
- Quiet
- Well Known
- Low Profile Address
- Solo
- Family
- Casual Hangout
- Celebration
- Historic Building
- Standalone
- Local Sourcing
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Wednesday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Thursday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Friday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Saturday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Sunday
- 9 AM–5 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Historic and understated, with the feel of an old family-run wagashi house where sweets are sold over the counter to take away; the focus is on tradition and craftsmanship rather than decor or seating, giving a calm, classic atmosphere rooted in Sakai’s history.