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Ubagamochiya Honten (Historical Sweet Rice Cake Shop)

Rating82SCORE
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。
Founded 1569 (450+ years), a historically significant confectionery even depicted in Hiroshige's Tokaido ukiyo-e.
Tabelog 3.55/156 reviews, officially recognized by Kusatsu Tourism Association.
3.55
Despite being 15 min walk from JR Kusatsu Station, locals consistently visit whenever in town.
Affordable at approx.
100–150 yen per piece.
Single main location.
No PR or fake review signals.
Being depicted in ukiyo-e is undeniable proof of genuine local heritage.
Popular Dishes
Ubagamochi (sweet grass mochi with red bean paste, sold by box or individually)
うばがもち（餡入り草もち・箱売り・バラ売り）
Grass Mochi Ice Cream
草もちアイス
Mitarashi
みたらし
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1569 (450+ years of history), this is the famous confectionery of Kusatsu-juku post town. Located at the famous fork between the Tokaido and Nakasendo highways, it has been loved by travelers since the Edo period. The 'ubagamochi' sweet rice cake was even depicted in Hiroshige's ukiyo-e print series 'Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido.' A humble mochi made with local glutinous rice and smooth red bean paste — a beloved institution locals always visit when in Kusatsu. Tabelog 3.55/156 reviews.

Reviews say 'I always buy here when I visit Kusatsu,' 'A precious place where you can still enjoy the flavors of the Edo period,' and 'The combination of chewy texture and smooth red bean paste is perfect.' Tabelog 3.55 (156 reviews). No fake review signals — long detailed reviews dominate, as expected for a historically significant establishment.

Business Hours
Mon – Fri09:00-19:00
Sat・Sun08:00-20:00
Regular Holiday：None (Open every day)
Phone077-566-2580Call
Access
15-min walk from JR Kusatsu Station. Near Kusatsu-juku Honjin historic inn. Parking available. Located along the historic Tokaido highway. Primarily takeout; limited eat-in seating available.
2-13-19 Oji, Kusatsu City, Shiga
English Menu：AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Ubagamochiya Honten (Historical Sweet Rice Cake Shop)

Rating82SCORE
Popular Dishes
Ubagamochi (sweet grass mochi with red bean paste, sold by box or individually)
うばがもち（餡入り草もち・箱売り・バラ売り）
Grass Mochi Ice Cream
草もちアイス
Mitarashi
みたらし
Business Hours
Mon – Fri09:00-19:00
Sat・Sun08:00-20:00
Regular Holiday：None (Open every day)
Access
15-min walk from JR Kusatsu Station. Near Kusatsu-juku Honjin historic inn. Parking available. Located along the historic Tokaido highway. Primarily takeout; limited eat-in seating available.
2-13-19 Oji, Kusatsu City, Shiga
Phone077-566-2580
English Menu：AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
View larger map
Open in Google MapsView on TabelogOfficial Website
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。
Founded 1569 (450+ years), a historically significant confectionery even depicted in Hiroshige's Tokaido ukiyo-e.
Tabelog 3.55/156 reviews, officially recognized by Kusatsu Tourism Association.
3.55
Despite being 15 min walk from JR Kusatsu Station, locals consistently visit whenever in town.
Affordable at approx.
100–150 yen per piece.
Single main location.
No PR or fake review signals.
Being depicted in ukiyo-e is undeniable proof of genuine local heritage.
82SCORE
What a score of 82 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1569 (450+ years of history), this is the famous confectionery of Kusatsu-juku post town. Located at the famous fork between the Tokaido and Nakasendo highways, it has been loved by travelers since the Edo period. The 'ubagamochi' sweet rice cake was even depicted in Hiroshige's ukiyo-e print series 'Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido.' A humble mochi made with local glutinous rice and smooth red bean paste — a beloved institution locals always visit when in Kusatsu. Tabelog 3.55/156 reviews.

Reviews say 'I always buy here when I visit Kusatsu,' 'A precious place where you can still enjoy the flavors of the Edo period,' and 'The combination of chewy texture and smooth red bean paste is perfect.' Tabelog 3.55 (156 reviews). No fake review signals — long detailed reviews dominate, as expected for a historically significant establishment.

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