1, eX Cafe Arashiyama
1. In the elegant atmosphere of Arashiyama, you can enjoy beautiful wagashi (Japanese sweets) and matcha (powdered green tea) that change with the seasons. Especially popular are the seasonal matcha sweets and the “Hokuhoku, dango set” in which you can bake your own dumplings. The interior of the store also has a modern Japanese atmosphere with a Kyoto-like flair.
2, Kyoto Ayakoji Mangetsu no Hana
2. This restaurant offers the atmosphere of Kyoto’s Taisho Era. You can enjoy the chic and modern interior while looking out over the garden and having the standard “green tea cream anmitsu set”, which is sure to give you a taste of Taisho Romanticism.
3, Tsujirihei Main Store
3. When it comes to Japanese sweets in Kyoto, this is the place to go! Founded in 1860, Tsujirihei is now known as one of Kyoto’s representative long-established stores. We recommend the “Matcha Warabimochi with Green Tea Sauce”. The straw butter with matcha sauce is an adult Japanese confectionery that is not too sweet and allows you to enjoy the rich matcha aroma.
4, Charyou Hassui
4. Charyou Hassui With terrace seating, the view of the Hozu River flowing through Arashiyama while enjoying the wagashi is exceptional. We recommend the Jade (Hisui) Mochi. The harmony of rich green tea and fine kudzu can only be experienced here. The soft and fluffy texture is irresistible.
5, RYOKUJUAN-SHIMIZU
5. RYOKUJUAN-SHIMIZU This is the only store in Japan specializing in kompeito, and it offers more than 60 varieties of kompeito. It is not just a lump of sugar! There are more than 60 kinds of kompeito here, overturning the notion that it is just candy! Good to look at, good to eat! It is a perfect souvenir.
