Shusentei Nadagiku Kappatei

Shusentei Nadagiku Kappatei is a brewery-operated izakaya run by a local Himeji sake maker. Popular with locals, it’s a place to enjoy Nadagiku’s sake alongside regional dishes, led by the Himeji specialty Himeji oden.

The signature dish here is Himeji oden, a beloved local comfort food. The oden is simmered in a dashi broth passed down for over 50 years, then enjoyed Himeji-style with ginger soy sauce. A standout item is Nadagiku’s original large-skewer white oden, topped with a snowy-white sake lees sauce-a brewery-exclusive flavor you won’t want to miss. The menu also features other local favorites such as hine-pon, made with mature chicken lightly grilled and finished with ponzu, all designed to pair perfectly with Nadagiku’s sake.

The restaurant is open for lunch as well, when you can enjoy Himeji oden in set meals like the large-skewer oden set. Other hearty options include a seafood rice bowl set and a premium Japanese black wagyu steak set, all generous in portion size.

In addition to table seating, there’s also counter seating, making it an easy and welcoming spot to drop in solo for a casual drink and a taste of Himeji’s local cuisine.