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Dorayaki Kotetsu Main Store

Rating70SCORE
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 3.51 (191 reviews) with stable ratings.
Single location, no chain.
Despite being near the castle moat, locals use it as a regular gift item.
No signs of fake reviews or advertising.
Affordable under 1,000 yen.
The honey dough and homemade bean paste are specifically appreciated in reviews.
Popular Dishes
Hiko-dora (Hikonyan-stamped dorayaki)
ひこどら（ひこにゃん焼き印どら焼き）
kintsubu
きんつば
What kind of place?
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A specialty dorayaki shop located along the moat of Hikone Castle. The signature Hiko-dora features the beloved mascot Hikonyan stamped on honey-infused fluffy dough with carefully crafted, not-too-sweet homemade bean paste. A Hikone souvenir staple cherished by both locals and visitors. Tabelog 3.51 (191 reviews). Single location, no franchise.

Reviews praise the fluffy dough and cute Hikonyan design. 'The bean paste is sweet but not too sweet - just right.' 'Perfect as a souvenir.' Tabelog 3.51 with 191 reviews. TripAdvisor 15 reviews. Popular as a local gift item.

Business Hours
Mon – Sun09:30-17:30
Regular Holiday：Irregular
Phone0749-26-3838Call
Access
Takeout only. About 10 min walk from Hikone Station West Exit. Free parking available. No Japanese needed - pointing to items works fine. Takeout available.
1-2 Tachibana-cho, Hikone, Shiga
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Available
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Dorayaki Kotetsu Main Store

Rating70SCORE
Popular Dishes
Hiko-dora (Hikonyan-stamped dorayaki)
ひこどら（ひこにゃん焼き印どら焼き）
kintsubu
きんつば
Business Hours
Mon – Sun09:30-17:30
Regular Holiday：Irregular
Access
Takeout only. About 10 min walk from Hikone Station West Exit. Free parking available. No Japanese needed - pointing to items works fine. Takeout available.
1-2 Tachibana-cho, Hikone, Shiga
Phone0749-26-3838
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：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。
Tabelog 3.51 (191 reviews) with stable ratings.
Single location, no chain.
Despite being near the castle moat, locals use it as a regular gift item.
No signs of fake reviews or advertising.
Affordable under 1,000 yen.
The honey dough and homemade bean paste are specifically appreciated in reviews.
70SCORE
What a score of 70 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A specialty dorayaki shop located along the moat of Hikone Castle. The signature Hiko-dora features the beloved mascot Hikonyan stamped on honey-infused fluffy dough with carefully crafted, not-too-sweet homemade bean paste. A Hikone souvenir staple cherished by both locals and visitors. Tabelog 3.51 (191 reviews). Single location, no franchise.

Reviews praise the fluffy dough and cute Hikonyan design. 'The bean paste is sweet but not too sweet - just right.' 'Perfect as a souvenir.' Tabelog 3.51 with 191 reviews. TripAdvisor 15 reviews. Popular as a local gift item.

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