Ito Ju Kaho Honten is a traditional Japanese wagashi shop in Hikone with Tabelog’s 2023 100 ranking at No. 39 and a 3.7-point score.
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- Address
- 1 Chome-3-37 Honmachi, Hikone, Shiga 522-0064, Japan
- Phone
- +81 749-22-6003
- Website
- itojyu.com
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Tabelog 100 #39 in 2023
Tabelog 100 #39 in 2023 gives this traditional Japanese wagashi shop a concrete benchmark, with the same entry carrying a 3.7-point score.
埋れ木 and counter service
埋れ木, 埋れ木しょうず, and 埋れ木御濃茶 sit alongside 柳のしずく, 益壽糖, and 茶あわせ; counter service and quick-bite pacing suit a focused stop.
Honmachi standalone shop
1 Chome-3-37 Honmachi places the standalone historic-building shop in Hikone, Japan. Quiet noise level and all-day fit make it easy to slot into a day.
- 埋れ木
- 埋れ木しょうず
- 埋れ木御濃茶
- 柳のしずく
- 益壽糖
- あわの海
- 道芝
- カステラ
- 茶あわせ
Comparison Snapshot
Nearby venues at a similar price tier for orientation.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ito Ju Kaho Honten | Traditional Japanese Wagashi Shop | $ | , | Hikone |
| Menya Koyoken | Traditional Japanese Ramen & Tsukemen | $ | , | Hikone |
| Ramen Nikkou | Japanese Ramen | $ | , | Uocho |
| Hinaijidori Hokkoriya | Japanese Chicken Specialty / Oyako-don | $$ | , | Yume Kyobashi Castle Road |
| Juuwari Teuchi Soba Dokoro Dodomomo | Traditional Juwari Soba in Historic Kominka | $ | , | Toriiimoto, Hikone |
| Omi Niku Sennaritei Kyara | Traditional Omi beef kaiseki & sukiyaki | $$$ | , | Yume Kyobashi Castle Road |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Tabelog 100 #39 · No. 39
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe - WEST - 2023
At a Glance
- Classic
- Well Known
- Quiet
- Solo
- Family
- Casual Hangout
- After Work
- Historic Building
- Standalone
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 8:30 AM–6 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 8:30 AM–6 PM
- Thursday
- 8:30 AM–6 PM
- Friday
- 8:30 AM–6 PM
- Saturday
- 8:30 AM–6 PM
- Sunday
- 8:30 AM–6 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Traditional Japanese sweets shop with a classic, old-town house feel in Hikone’s castle area, focused on takeaway rather than dine‑in, giving a calm, low‑key atmosphere centered on beautifully presented wagashi.