Well done. This shop truly lives up to its reputation as an established store. The image of the Tang Dynasty era sweets, which I had only seen in my mind through research, dates back even further to ancient India. Originally used for rituals and ceremonies as offerings, these sweets were made by mixing sugar, a technology originating from India, with flour to create a dough, wrapping fruit filling inside, deep frying, shaping them to resemble the fruit, and finishing with a sweet and fragrant touch. The evolution of the filling from fruit to red bean paste is also an interesting historical journey. Adding cinnamon to the mix gives a unique aroma that is different from Western cinnamon-flavored sweets. The texture is quite firm, but the satisfaction of biting into it is also enjoyable. The price is quite high, over 700 yen each. Despite the cost, the fact that such a unique item exists is truly impressive. The taste makes it worth it, especially considering the high-quality ingredients used. Frying in sesame oil is a cooking method typically reserved for noble dishes, such as high-end kaiseki or shojin cuisine. Although the prices are high, the more common items on the menu are priced similarly to other stores. After paying, there is even a "sweets gacha" where you can receive a free sweet treat. (I got the "chestnut kurī"). From various perspectives, this is definitely a place worth visiting at least once!

Seijo Kankidan is a traditional Chinese confectionery with a long history. The outer layer is made of rice flour and wheat flour, fried in sesame oil, resulting in a very hard texture. Each piece is handmade and costs 648 yen per piece. When cracked open, the inside reveals a sweet bean paste with a strong fragrance reminiscent of incense, containing a mixture of seven different scents including peppermint, cinnamon, and sandalwood. This confectionery may be polarizing due to its unique taste, but it offers a taste of history that is worth experiencing.

I received this as a souvenir from Kyoto. It's such a rare treat that I thought I should record it... The outer skin was crispy and fried in oil. Inside the sweet bean paste, there seemed to be various types of incense mixed in. The aroma that spread out when I took a bite was noble, like wandering through a temple. I warmed it up a bit, so the fragrance was even more profound.

I visited "Kameya Kiyonaga" located in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City. The place is about an 8-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line. The shop has a splendid appearance in front of Yasaka Shrine, making it easy to find. The interior of the shop is charming, with a colorful display of traditional Japanese sweets. This is a long-established confectionery shop founded in 1617. It was selected as one of the few "Imperial Palace Suppliers" until the end of the Edo period. The sweets I tried this time are as follows: - Seijokanki: A confection in the shape of a jar. Unlike the colorful sweets in the showcase, I chose this because it was described as one of the "Tang fruits" conveyed by the envoy to Tang Dynasty (although the manufacturing method was passed down accurately). The impression when touched is "hard". When eaten, it has a crispy texture with the aroma of sesame oil. Chewing it, I could taste the sweetness of red bean paste and a hint of cinnamon-like spice. - Butobi: It is said to be modeled after a helmet. This one is also hard. However, I didn't sense any spiciness when eating it. Later, I learned that the former used smooth red bean paste, while the latter used chunky red bean paste. While eating, the hard outer layer constantly mixed with the red bean paste inside, so I didn't notice it. Thank you for the meal.

Today, I visited Kameya Kiyonaga in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto. I decided to buy some sweets to take home while in Kyoto, so I came here. This shop offers sweets that have been passed down since the time of the envoy to Tang Dynasty. The shop is located across the street from Yasaka Shrine. During the Nara period, the sweets brought to Japan by the envoy to Tang Dynasty, along with Buddhism, were called "karakudamono". Eight types of Tang sweets and fourteen types of fruit mochi were introduced from Tang (China) to Japan, along with their production methods. One of these Tang sweets that has been passed down since the Nara period is the "Seijokankidan" (pure joy delight balls) priced at 702 yen. It is also known as "odan". Among the many Kyoto sweets, this is one of the few items that has been preserved in its original form for over a thousand years. Kameya Kiyonaga is the only Japanese confectionery shop that produces this sweet. Back in those days, only nobles could taste such food, so I wonder what the taste of that time was like. I reminisce about the time of the Tang envoy as I enjoy this sweet. The outer layer is like a sweetless karintou, while the inside is sweet bean paste with a moderate level of sweetness. Eating the outer and inner layers together creates a perfect balance of flavors. The third photo shows that they offer a gacha service, and the fourth photo shows the prize I got from the gacha. Overall, it was a delightful experience.

"Seijokankidan" is said to be the oldest traditional Japanese confectionery that has been passed down since the Nara period. The surface is very hard, with a shelf life of about 20 days. It has various fragrances. This confectionery has a history of over 1000 years. Give it a try.

Joy, joy! I've always wanted to try Kiyokojikidan. I haven't been to the restaurant, but I received it! The crispy fried dough and smooth red bean paste are fried and moist. The cinnamon and clove aroma comes through. There is no overpowering spice taste. It was much easier to eat than I thought. It reminded me of the incense I burned at a funeral once haha. It seems there is also sandalwood in it. The texture of the rolled up part is amazing! It's impossible to eat it without unwrapping it, right? One piece is ¥600 + tax. My wish came true!

The name of this confectionery is "Seijokankidan". It has a divine sound to it. In Kyoto, a city with a long history of food culture, it is rare to find a confectionery that has preserved its form since the Nara period. Unlike traditional Kyoto sweets that are visually appealing, this confectionery resembles a Jomon period earthenware with its color and shape. It may seem intimidating due to its hardness, similar to Nagasaki's "Karato Maki" (commonly known as yori yori), but the red bean paste mixed with 7 types of aromatic herbs is wrapped in a thin skin and fried in bubbling sesame oil, resulting in a crispy, fluffy, and fragrant texture that can be easily devoured. Despite its surprisingly high price, the exceptional taste justifies its value. Made with a recipe from 1000 years ago by a 400-year-old established confectionery, it can be considered as a "work of art".

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Kyoto's long-established store, Seijokankidan, dates back to the era of sending envoys to Tang Dynasty. The price of 1 piece for 648 yen may be considered high or low depending on one's own values. The taste is a combination of sweet bean paste and incense, giving it a sophisticated Kyoto flavor. Despite initial doubts about ancient sweets, the incense and bean paste create an elegant Kyoto confection. Personally, I found the taste to be even better than expected. However, I was unsure how to eat it neatly. Additionally, the arrival of autumn brings beautifully crafted chestnut yokan with a refined sweetness, chestnut sweets with a traditional taste, and moonlight confections with a rich flavor of black sugar and walnuts. Seijokankidan preserves its history while offering a variety of new products, making it a respected establishment. It may be presumptuous to provide a definitive evaluation, but I will provide a tentative assessment.

I came to buy various things at Kurikuri Tsukige Omotase, but ended up buying Kurikuri and Tsukige, which I didn't plan on buying. Both were so delicious that I couldn't resist. Kurikuri is a peach mountain with chestnut paste inside. Tsukige is a walnut-filled yokan with an elegant sweetness that pairs perfectly with the walnuts. These products are a hit, even though I don't usually like chestnut products other than Mont Blanc. The Tsukige has a nice balance of elegant sweet bean paste and walnuts. Truly the work of a long-established store. Although I don't particularly like Seijokankidan, I still appreciate its depth. This shop is perfect for souvenirs.

Hello, my name is "Sho". Not Aikawa or Kiyohara, just "Sho". I was born in a long-established store in Kyoto that has been around for 400 years, and this time I was brought to Takashimaya Shinjuku store in the eastern capital. The person who took me home seems to really like apricot wagashi. No, it's more like they're annoyingly obsessed with it. They even complain if the honey in the "apricot anmitsu" isn't apricot honey. They still talk about a shop called "Haruno" that disappeared many decades ago. They also like the "anzu mochi" in front of the Akamon gate. They had a lot to say about me as well. Apparently, apricot loses to white bean paste. But apricot has no intention of beating white bean paste, so please stop bothering us. Oh, apricot doesn't have any sourness? The sweet and sour taste is the charm of apricot? Well, that's a matter of personal preference. Didn't you eat fresh apricots this year and say "sweet and delicious"? Oh, but are you talking about sweets? You're so annoying. Despite all the talk, this person is eating me sandwiched between bread. They even suggested adding butter, do as you please. Oh, but if you're going to do that, my sibling "fig" is also an option, maybe that would go better. Maybe it would be delicious with ice apricot on the side, what a mess.

In the Nara period, there was a type of Chinese confectionery that was passed down. The Nara period is known for the beautiful Heijokyo, which was established 1,300 years ago when the capital was moved in 710. The Kameya Seiei shop has a history of 400 years. They are the only Japanese confectionery shop that produces this particular confectionery. I decided to try it out and purchased it. It is made by wrapping a paste made from seven types of incense called "Kiyome" in a dough made from rice flour and wheat flour, shaping it into a bag, closing it with eight knots symbolizing lotus petals, and frying it in high-quality sesame oil. The taste is unique, with a hint of ancient flavors due to the incense mixed into the paste. It was a bit intense for my taste, but since this confectionery is based on tradition, it doesn't need to cater to modern tastes. This is a confectionery that preserves history and tradition, and that in itself is special.

There is no parking lot at the long-established store Kameya Seiei in Gion. Here, you can find interesting sweets such as Seijokankidan and Buto, which were brought back by the envoy to Tang. I previously received Seijokankidan at Myoho-in, so this time I purchased Buto. It has a rich oil aroma, spice scent, and unique flavor. Traditional Japanese sweets were introduced from China, where they originally contained various grains and extracted sweetness from grain sugars as a type of herbal medicine. With the spread of sugar, the sweetness was added, leading to the current style of sweet bean paste. The envoy to Tang refers to the dispatch of officials such as Inukami no Mitakushi, Kibi no Makibi, and Kukai to China to introduce advanced technology and scriptures. However, it was also an opportunity for the Fujiwara clan to try to get rid of the nuisance of Sugawara no Michizane by sending him on an envoy to Tang, which ultimately led to Michizane being sent to Dazaifu after composing the famous poem "If the east wind blows..."

My wife and I visited Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei. We found some delicious-looking Japanese-style biscuits at the souvenir shop inside the temple, so we bought them. Summary: Kyoto Bisuke, Holland, 1080 yen. Nine hexagonal biscuits, each about 35mm in size and 3mm thick. They have a subtle aroma and a firm texture, like pressed grains. In addition to the sweetness of wheat, there is a hint of sweetness from red beans. As expected from a traditional Japanese sweets shop, the sweetness is refreshing. Quite delicious. Personally, I like them. They can last for almost a month.

I received sugar candies at Yasaka Shrine. These colorful flower-shaped candies in bite-sized portions are cute and suitable for offering to the Buddha. Unlike traditional rakugan, which can be too powdery and sweet for my taste, these candies are small and easy to eat, with a refined sweetness that I found delicious.

I was watching a video of a Kansai YouTuber and there was a list of 10 sneaky gifts that move people's hearts, and one of them was this item. Is it really so delicious that it's sneaky? I want to eat it, I want to eat it (･(OO)･) haha. The Meharu Obachan immediately ordered it, it's called Seijo Kanki Dan @648, a very fancy name. It seems to be a traditional confectionery. This is a popular item. It's said that when you eat it, your heart and body will be purified and you will feel the protection of Buddha. Surprisingly, it goes well with Earl Grey.

Kameya Kiyonaga, a traditional Japanese confectionery shop located a short distance from the main gate of Yasaka Shrine, offers Tang Dynasty sweets that were introduced by the Japanese envoys to China. I tried their Seijokankidan and Buto, both of which are historical sweets. Seijokankidan is a pouch-like sweet filled with red bean paste blended with seven different fragrances. The fried coating, made with sesame oil, is quite crispy, and the unique aroma of the paste adds an interesting flavor. On the other hand, Buto has a dumpling-like appearance with a less pronounced flavor due to the absence of fragrances in the paste. Both sweets have a mild sweetness, but it is said that in the Edo period, they were flavored with apricot kernels and other nuts instead of red bean paste. I would love to try that version as well!