After establishing Kitagawa Tenmeido Co., Ltd. in 1952 (Showa 27),
the shop was passed down to its 8th generation owner in 2019 (Reiwa 1) and remains beloved by locals and visitors alike!

There’s parking right in front of the shop and along the side, so finding a spot is stress-free — perfect for tourists with rental cars!

The interior is spacious and welcoming!

Sake Castella — 200 yen
A traditional Japanese sponge cake infused with sake. I couldn’t resist trying this unique creation!

Over 300,000 sold cumulatively?! Wow!

The famous Chiman (cheese bun) — 120 yen
Lucky me — they were fresh out of the oven!

Right beside the register, you’ll also spot:
– Chestnut yokan (sweet bean jelly)
– Mitarashi dango (sweet soy-glazed rice dumplings)
– Kushi dango (skewered rice dumplings)
A wagashi paradise!

There’s also a wide selection of baked sweets — perfect for omiyage (souvenirs) to bring home!

And here’s the surprise — the shop offers not just traditional Japanese sweets but Western-style pastries too!
This place is like a treasure chest of desserts!

Wasanbon Roll Cake — 1,188 yen
Cream Puff Roll Box — 1,296 yen
Available in chocolate, vanilla, and many other flavors!

Seriously?!
Can I just shout how amazing this is?!

Cake Ends (Cake Trimmings) — 432 yen
When you spot these, grab them — they’re a steal!
And they even come topped with fruit. Pure luxury!

I’ve discovered a place pure happiness lives!

Hold on — there’s more!

At the back of the shop, there’s a cozy eat-in corner and even a cafe space — perfect for a relaxing break during your Kumamoto sightseeing!

Here’s the cafe menu!

The drink selection is fantastic, and if you order any Western pastry or fresh sweet, drinks are just 300 yen — what a deal!