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Sakuraya Sweets Shop — Main Store (in front of Saijo Station)

Japanese confectionery shop founded in 1912

This long-established Japanese confectionery shop is located just a short walk from JR Saijo Station and Saijo Sakagura-dori Street.

Cherished by both Higashihiroshima residents and tourists, this shop offers a wide variety of sweets, including taru-monaka — its signature confectionery made with sake from Saijo, Higashihiroshima. This vibrant, satisfying, and beloved shop prioritizes food safety above all else. They are committed to using the finest ingredients, honing their craft, and producing Japanese sweets that will warm your heart.
When visiting Saijo, be sure to try the Japanese sweets at Sakuraya.

Specialities

Taru-monaka (barrel-shaped biscuit filled with sweet bean paste)

Bin-monaka (bottle-shaped biscuit filled with sweet bean paste)

Saijo Sakagura-dori sake manju (steamed buns infused with sake)

Taru-senbei (barrel-shaped rice crackers)

Jizake castella (Japanese sponge cake made with local sake)

Information

  • Western Toilets

  • Credit Cards Accepted

  • Photography Allowed

  • Non-smoking

  • Location

    11-27 Saijo Honmachi, Higashihiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture

  • Opening Hours

    9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

  • Closed Days / Holidays

    None

  • Price Range

    Morning: ー
    Afternoon: ¥1,000 and up
    Evening: ー

  • Website / Social Media

    https://www.sakuraya-kashi.com/

  • Languages

    ■ English-speaking staff
    Unfortunately, we have no English speakers on staff. We apologize for the inconvenience.

    ■ Signage in English
    Unfortunately, we do not have menus or other signage in English. We apologize for the inconvenience.

  • Parking

    ■ Access by car
    Approximately 10 minutes by car from the Saijo Interchange on the Sanyo Expressway

    ■ Access via public transportation
    Approximately 3 minutes on foot from JR Saijo Station

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