Tenmonkan Mujyaki
天文館むじゃき31°35′ N 130°33′ ESweets
Mujyaki suits anyone in Kagoshima on a warm afternoon who wants shirokuma where it was invented, and the queue is longest in summer.
Volcanic alert
Sakurajima stays at volcanic alert level 3 with the summit area closed
JMA's warning list on 11 October 2026 kept Sakurajima at level 3, which restricts entry to the mountain around the active craters. Check JMA's warnings before you plan a ride on the island or across the bay from Kagoshima.
Checked 2026-10-11 · jma.go.jp
What to order
- Shirokuma, the original shaved ice with condensed milk and fruit
- A handy shirokuma to eat on the street from the window by the door
Mujyaki's founder Kubo Takeshi created shirokuma in 1947 and began selling it in 1949. The shaved ice comes under a house condensed milk, and raisins, cherries and green angelica sit on top so that, seen from above, the bowl looks like a polar bear's face, which gave it the name.
The family keeps the milk recipe secret. The first floor of the Tenmonkan building is the shirokuma café, refitted in 2015, with 14 kinds on the menu, and a window by the entrance sells a smaller cup to carry.
Worth knowing
- A second branch in the basement of Amu Plaza at Kagoshima-Chuo Station opens until 20:00.
Quick answers about Tenmonkan Mujyakiよくある質問
What are the opening hours of Tenmonkan Mujyaki?
Tenmonkan Mujyaki keeps these hours: Mon–Sun 11:00–19:00.
What should you order at Tenmonkan Mujyaki?
At Tenmonkan Mujyaki, order shirokuma, the original shaved ice with condensed milk and fruit, or a handy shirokuma to eat on the street from the window by the door.
Do you need a reservation at Tenmonkan Mujyaki?
Tenmonkan Mujyaki: No bookings.
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