Tenmonkan Mujaki

From Shirokuma to Western Cuisine: Experience Kagoshima's Food Culture at Tenmonkan Mujaki

Tenmonkan Mujyaki is one of the famous shops you should visit first when you visit Kagoshima. Its name was made famous by its "Shirokuma" shaved ice, which is topped with a generous amount of condensed milk, and this Shirokuma is widely considered to be the "original."

The main store is located in the Tenmonkan Arcade in the center of Kagoshima City. It is open from 11:00 to 19:00 (last order 18:15 / drinks 18:30), making it an easy location for both locals and tourists to visit.

A variety of cuisines and dining spaces

Mujaki is not just about Shirokuma. The main store and related facilities also offer local cuisine and Western dishes made with Kagoshima ingredients.

For example, the casual restaurant Mujyaki is located on the second floor of the main building and serves Western food in a relaxed atmosphere decorated in brown tones. It also offers familiar dishes such as omelet rice and curry, making it popular with families and foreign tourists.

There are also glass-walled private rooms and private rooms that can accommodate 10 to 16 people, perfect for occasions when you want to relax.

Mujaki also offers teppanyaki dishes and sometimes opens branches such as "Mujaki Building Teppanyaki" and "Ajidokoro Mujakitei."

Aside from food and drink, Mujaki also offers nationwide delivery and can even ship locally so you can enjoy Shirokuma at home as a souvenir.

Points to remember when visiting and recommended ways to enjoy the area

• Waiting time : As it is a popular restaurant, it can get crowded, especially during polar bear season, so it is best to arrive early.

• Seasonal fluctuations : It gets crowded in the summer, and opening hours may be adjusted depending on the stocking and preparation of shaved ice. Check the official website and social media for the latest information.

• Menu selection : The general flow is to enjoy a meal followed by a Shirokuma as dessert. Available at both lunch and dinner time.

• Foreign language support : Mujaki also has menus in foreign languages ​​such as English and Chinese, and is also conscious of tourists.

Mujaki is an all-round restaurant that combines the iconic status of the original Shirokuma with both cuisine and cafe.
If you visit Kagoshima, this is a place worth stopping by for various purposes: to cool off, to taste a typical Kagoshima dessert, or to enjoy a meal.

Enjoy a stroll around town with a Shirokuma in hand, or relax with some Western food. Mujaki can be said to be a "taste landmark" that symbolizes the cuisine of Kagoshima.