Freshly Boiled Shiratama Near Kaminarimon: A Popular Japanese Sweets Shop in Asakusa
Did you know there is a place near Kaminarimon in Asakusa where you can enjoy freshly boiled, soft, and chewy shiratama dumplings?
The shop is called Kanmi Mitsuya, a very popular Japanese sweets store with over 22,000 followers on Instagram.
In this article, I’ll introduce where Kanmi Mitsuya is located and how reservations work, based on my visit.
A Tempting Discovery While Walking Through Nakamise Street
While walking back toward Kaminarimon after visiting Sensoji Temple, I was casually strolling along Nakamise Street when a delicious-looking sign caught my eye.
The menu featured shiratama topped with fresh strawberries and sweet red bean soup with strawberries—both looked irresistible.
Despite the cold December weather, two couples were sitting on chairs in front of the shop, clearly waiting for their turn.
I thought to myself, “Ah, youth is nice… I remember those days…”
—No, wait, that’s not the point 🤣
The shop was completely full, and since there are only a limited number of seats, it seems that reservations are prioritized. Because of that, the waiting time can be quite long.
Waiting in line just for Japanese sweets?
That was my first thought—but I guess that’s just how things are now.
Maybe I’m becoming old-fashioned.
Yes, this is truly an era where people line up for sweets.
I really wanted to try it, but honestly, I didn’t have the mental strength to wait alone for over an hour in the cold.
So I decided to come back another time with a reservation and quietly left the area.
Kanmi Mitsuya Nakamise Street Branch
Address:
1-18-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032
Opening Hours:
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
(Open daily)
Reservations via Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/kanmi_mitsuya_nakamise
According to the reservation page, there is a clear cancellation policy:
If you cancel within 12 hours of your reserved time, a cancellation fee of 2,000 yen per person will be charged.
So it’s important to be careful when booking.
Also, interestingly, the strawberry shiratama shown on the sign was not listed on the reservation menu.
Only a shiratama course-style menu was available for reservation.
This made me wonder:
If you specifically want the strawberry shiratama, do you need to wait in line after all?
I’ll make sure to check this the next time I visit Asakusa.
One more thing—online reservations guide you to the second-floor seating, while same-day visitors are seated on the first floor.
I also heard that mornings are usually less crowded, so I’m planning to try again next week.
※ This article is based on photos taken on December 26, 2025.
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