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Wagashi Hosoi

Rating85SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Tabelog 3.67, 236 reviews, 18,000+ saves (Tabelog Wagashi East Top 100 in 2020 and 2023).
Yahoo!
Maps 4.25, 23 reviews.
Fresh wagashi specialty shop opened after training at a renowned Tokyo (Asagaya) wagashi shop.
Multiple regulars visiting repeatedly; 6th and 7th visit records confirmed.
Frequent sellouts confirm genuine local popularity.
Customers travel from afar.
No signs of fake reviews.
No closure news.
Takeout only.
Popular Dishes
Dorayaki (¥185)
どら焼き（185円）
Daifuku mochi
大福
Anmitsu jelly dessert
あんみつ
Kintsubu
きんつば
Local sake manju
地酒饅頭
Seasonal fresh wagashi
季節の生菓子
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A fresh Japanese sweets (wagashi) shop tucked in the rural landscape of Kasukabe's Kamikanesaki district—no signboard, just a house. Owner Tatsuya Hosoi trained at a renowned wagashi shop in Asagaya, Tokyo, before returning home to Kasukabe to open his own place. He insists on Hokkaido-grown azuki beans and Saitama-grown wheat flour; fresh confections made daily sell out and the shop closes. Selected for Tabelog's 'Wagashi East Top 100' in 2020 and 2023. Tabelog 3.67, 236 reviews, 18,000+ saves; Yahoo! Maps 4.25. Some regulars call it 'Japan's best dorayaki.' A red banner marks when it's open. Takeout only—no seating.

"This is my regular wagashi shop. The anko (sweet bean paste) is truly delicious." "6th visit—I arrive early to beat the sellout." "A top-100 shop that's hard to find, but it's absolutely worth it." "The dorayaki is, without exaggeration, the best in Japan." "Worth traveling far to find—a genuine hidden gem."

Business Hours
Mon – Sun10:00-sold out
Regular Holiday：不定休（赤い幟が目印）
Phone048-746-2703Call
Access
Approx. 2 min walk from the nearest bus stop (Showa Chuo Hospital stop). No parking (be mindful of street parking). Takeout only—no seating. Irregular holidays: call ahead before visiting. Red banner = open. Cash only. Approx. 15 min drive from Kasukabe Station.
18 Kamikanesaki, Kasukabe, Saitama
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Wagashi Hosoi

Rating85SCORE
Popular Dishes
Dorayaki (¥185)
どら焼き（185円）
Daifuku mochi
大福
Anmitsu jelly dessert
あんみつ
Kintsubu
きんつば
Local sake manju
地酒饅頭
Seasonal fresh wagashi
季節の生菓子
Business Hours
Mon – Sun10:00-sold out
Regular Holiday：不定休（赤い幟が目印）
Access
Approx. 2 min walk from the nearest bus stop (Showa Chuo Hospital stop). No parking (be mindful of street parking). Takeout only—no seating. Irregular holidays: call ahead before visiting. Red banner = open. Cash only. Approx. 15 min drive from Kasukabe Station.
18 Kamikanesaki, Kasukabe, Saitama
Phone048-746-2703
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Tabelog 3.67, 236 reviews, 18,000+ saves (Tabelog Wagashi East Top 100 in 2020 and 2023).
Yahoo!
Maps 4.25, 23 reviews.
Fresh wagashi specialty shop opened after training at a renowned Tokyo (Asagaya) wagashi shop.
Multiple regulars visiting repeatedly; 6th and 7th visit records confirmed.
Frequent sellouts confirm genuine local popularity.
Customers travel from afar.
No signs of fake reviews.
No closure news.
Takeout only.
85SCORE
What a score of 85 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A fresh Japanese sweets (wagashi) shop tucked in the rural landscape of Kasukabe's Kamikanesaki district—no signboard, just a house. Owner Tatsuya Hosoi trained at a renowned wagashi shop in Asagaya, Tokyo, before returning home to Kasukabe to open his own place. He insists on Hokkaido-grown azuki beans and Saitama-grown wheat flour; fresh confections made daily sell out and the shop closes. Selected for Tabelog's 'Wagashi East Top 100' in 2020 and 2023. Tabelog 3.67, 236 reviews, 18,000+ saves; Yahoo! Maps 4.25. Some regulars call it 'Japan's best dorayaki.' A red banner marks when it's open. Takeout only—no seating.

"This is my regular wagashi shop. The anko (sweet bean paste) is truly delicious." "6th visit—I arrive early to beat the sellout." "A top-100 shop that's hard to find, but it's absolutely worth it." "The dorayaki is, without exaggeration, the best in Japan." "Worth traveling far to find—a genuine hidden gem."

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