While walking from Kyogetsu to Kiyama, I suddenly found out from the map on Tabelog that there was a shop nearby. It was about 400 meters away (around 10 minutes), so I hesitated for a moment, but decided to go back the way I came and headed down a side street to visit the shop. It was around 10:30 am on a weekday. They had all six varieties available. I had read reviews mentioning that they often sell out and reservations are necessary, so I wanted to try them all since I might not be able to come back anytime soon. After much deliberation, I chose Ayame, Suimizu, Fuji, and Iwane Tsutsuji, each priced at 432 yen for a box of 2. I had them split into two boxes with a note indicating which ones were inside, and the service was very polite. I enjoyed them on the Shinkansen train. The sweetness was subtle, and the deliciousness filled my mouth before disappearing smoothly. It was so tasty. I regretted not buying the other two varieties as well. These traditional Japanese sweets were exceptional. I definitely want to visit this shop again when I come to Kyoto. Thank you for the wonderful treat.

There are many traditional Japanese confectionery shops in Kyoto, but when asked by my acquaintances living in Kyoto, many of them unanimously recommended Juho. I decided to order some as souvenirs for my customers and also bought some for my family. I purchased the following items, all priced at 432 yen each: "Nami no Hana," "Nadeshiko," and "Seseragi." They all capture the essence of summer with just the right amount of sweetness. The shapes are also beautiful. These small sweets evoke a sense of the changing seasons and nature, making me feel rich in spirit for a while. I feel like I'm getting hooked on the world of traditional Japanese confectionery. I heard that their family runs the famous Shioyoshiken in Kamishichiken as well.

I visited Kyoto Kurama-guchi, Sweets West Hyakumeiten, and Shukou-san. I made a reservation in advance and picked up two wagashi. When I opened the box, I found cute colored Japanese sweets. Beautiful. It's starting to get a little hot, but they look cool. Cool. They might be a little sweet. It's relaxing. There are many long-established Japanese sweet shops in this area, making it enjoyable to explore. Elegant. I was mesmerized. Thank you for the meal.

I passed by again... I went back a bit... even though I didn't make a reservation... well, if the items are not available, I'll make a reservation and come back... Luckily, there were still five types of products other than warabi... I chose Midori Mizu, Fuji, and Iwane Tsutsuji... I paid 1,296 yen with a card... I'll go to the next place. I received them in the evening after cooling them at home... the Iwane Tsutsuji on the bottom right, the Fuji in the middle at the top, and the Midori Mizu on the bottom left... all have red bean paste inside and have an elegant taste, delicious... but the differences are not that significant, they are quite similar... only Midori Mizu is like jelly, I guess? It has a slightly different feeling.

Visited the famous traditional Japanese confectionery shop "Shuko" in Nishijin. The owner comes from a lineage of renowned Kyoto shop "Shiohokan" and trained at "Shiohokan" as well as a famous shop in Nagoya called "Yoshiko." The warabi mochi had smooth red bean paste inside. The warabi mochi itself wasn't very chewy, but had a fantastic melt-in-your-mouth texture. It felt like the red bean paste was the star of the show. The hanafune was like a soft and chewy type of uiro. It was pleasantly chewy yet soft, with a great mouthfeel. Inside, there was a white smooth red bean paste that blended perfectly with the dough. It was delicious. The staff at the shop were very warm and welcoming.

I finally managed to secure a reservation on my third attempt, one week in advance. The February wagashi selection included six varieties, and this time I received five: Warabi Mochi, Peach Blossom, Haru no Michi, Natane, and Haru no Kahori. Each wagashi had its own unique characteristics, showcasing the depth of traditional Japanese sweets. The staff provided detailed explanations when making the reservation and escorted me outside after my purchase, demonstrating their attentive service. This renowned Kyoto wagashi shop truly lives up to its reputation.

I called three days ago and they said no, but when I called around 10 on the day, the person was very friendly and said they might have some. When I asked for warabi mochi, they said they only had four left. I bought two (totaling a little over 800 yen) and they were as delicious as always. The only downside is that for the price, the portion is small (I just want to eat more).

I had never been to a nearby shop before, but I heard that their warabi mochi is delicious so I decided to visit. It usually requires a reservation, but luckily when I checked, it was not necessary. I purchased warabi mochi and a sweet called "kankiku." The warabi mochi had a soft and jiggly texture with a delicious sweet red bean paste. I was surprised by how delicious it was. The "kankiku" sweet, made with mochi, was also very enjoyable. It had a clean and refreshing taste with just the right amount of sweetness. I would love to visit again. Thank you for the meal.

The shop is located quite far from the nearest station in a mysterious location, but surprisingly there is a sweets shop nearby so you can make a detour. The shop is small, with a reservation-only system and a limited selection of about 6 items. Items purchased (tax included): - Hatsuyuki (432 yen) ☆×3.8: The black sugar sweet potato is sweet and quite moist, with a solid structure. The inside is smooth with white bean paste, but the sweetness is relatively subdued. - Kankiku (432 yen) ☆×3.8: The daifuku rice cake is extremely soft and fragrant, melting in your mouth and very light. The strained bean paste inside is simple and emphasizes the ingredients. - Sekka (432 yen) ☆×3.6: The leftover manju has a thick and firm skin that melts well, but the taste is slightly weak. The coarse red bean paste has a simple and elegant taste, with a relatively strong skin texture. These traditional Japanese sweets are delicately crafted with a focus on simplicity. While they may be technically delicate, the flavors are solid. They are comparable to top-tier shops like Shiohokan and Hokkou, but unfortunately, I couldn't buy all varieties on this visit. Despite the reservation system and somewhat hard-to-predict location, I would like to revisit if given the chance.

I had a biryani lunch at INDIA GATE and felt like replenishing with something sweet. Even though there is work left, it's summer vacation, so why not enjoy it, right? I took a bus from Shijo Horikawa and got off at Tenjin Park, then walked about 5 minutes to Gashi-ji Juuko. The reviews mentioned that the son of Shioyoshiken, Mr. Yoshihiko, who trained at Shioyoshiken in Nagoya, runs the shop. I had stopped by once before but couldn't buy anything because they were sold out... I hope it's different this time. I entered the shop and asked the proprietress if I needed a reservation, and she said it was okay. Yay! I chose two wagashi from the display case and enjoyed them as soon as I got back to the hotel! - "Aki no Koe" was a beautiful combination of yellow and green rolled sweet potato with smooth red bean paste inside. It had a delicate and elegant appearance and a wonderful taste. It was truly delicious! - "Ryo-ya" had a textured rice cake exterior and smooth red bean paste inside. The contrast between the two textures was amazing. It was a delightful experience. Both wagashi were fantastic, and I was impressed! If you want to buy high-quality wagashi in Kyoto, I recommend either Uzuki or Juuko. I really liked them and would love to visit again. It's better to make a reservation in advance when buying.笑

Located about a 15-minute walk from Kurama-guchi Station in Kyoto, this shop is nestled in a residential area with few dining options nearby, making it a bit of a hidden gem. I stumbled upon this shop while visiting another nearby establishment and decided to give it a try. Despite it being a holiday and only around noon, some of the wagashi were already sold out. The staff kindly explained the five wagashi displayed in the window, and I ended up purchasing two. The staff was friendly, and they accepted cashless payments, which was convenient. I bought wagashi made with uirou dough and using seasonal ingredients like lily root. While a bit pricier at around 800 yen for two, the wagashi had a strong aroma and a unique, rich sweetness. The flavors were delightful, and the texture was light and easily palatable. I highly recommend this shop to wagashi enthusiasts for a taste of these exceptional treats.

Shiohonen's son's shop in Kyoto, which does not have a parking lot, is one of my favorite places. This is my second time using it, and I am hooked on the delicate and elegant taste that seems to melt away in my mouth. The water yokan is also smooth, light, and very delicious. I would love to visit every month if I had the time, but unfortunately, I often don't have that luxury. I will definitely visit this restaurant again. Thank you for the delicious meal.

This time, I purchased the following 5 items: ① Rolled Water: Daifuku Kinako, ② Mochi Water: Mochi Anko, Azuki, ③ Wave of Flowers: Kudzu, White Azuki Bean Paste, ④ Green Shade: Kudzu, Matcha Anko, Sweet Red Bean Paste, ⑤ Nadeshiko: Foam Yokan. The texture of "Nadeshiko" was unique. Personally, I liked ① "Rolled Water" because I like Daifuku... Overall, the sweets were a bit on the sweeter side, and some of them gave off a Western confectionery vibe. By the way, there was also a water yokan skewer available today, but I decided not to get it as I was planning to buy water yokan from a different store.

I visited a famous sweets shop near Kurama-guchi in Kyoto for the first time! I arrived on a Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock and there were no other customers, so I was able to enter right away. I ordered the warabi mochi, which had a modern and traditional atmosphere. The mochi was soft and springy, and the sweet red bean paste was delicious! The only downside was that there was not enough kinako (roasted soybean flour) provided. The warabi mochi was so jiggly and tasty that I became a fan and wanted to try other traditional Japanese sweets as well.

Grill French-san was the starting point, and the place I headed to was here. Although I'm not particularly fond of Japanese sweets, I had been wanting to visit this shop after reading Myレビ's review. I heard that reservations are essential if you want to visit, so I called a few days in advance. When I called, they kindly explained the sweets that would be available that day, so I ordered two Kashiwa mochi and one Warabi mochi. "Should we take the bus or the train? But... if we head north and walk, we'll almost get there," my husband said. I could tell he definitely wanted to walk. So when he asked, "Do you want to walk?" I replied, "I want to walk," and he seemed delighted. As expected... saying I wanted to walk was the right choice (laughs). Well... the weather was nice during Golden Week, and it's a great season for walking with a parasol. And walking around the streets of Kyoto is fun because you encounter various shops (not just restaurants) and it's enjoyable to stroll along the Kamo River. I don't mind it at all, so it's not a burden at all. If this were my home prefecture, it would be different... I prefer staying at home, and I hardly want to go out except for grocery shopping. As we walked, as usual, my husband kept quizzing me, "Which street do you think we're walking north on now?" or "Which street do you think we've come out on now?" It's somewhat manageable when it's along a perpendicular street like "Marutake E-ni Oike..." but it gets tricky when we go north of Marutamachi Street, and the vertical streets are a bit difficult (laughs). Well... I digressed a bit again, but we arrived in front of the shop. It's also a lovely shop with a charming atmosphere. When we opened the door, there was a case of sweets in front of us, and today's freshly made sweets were lined up, but they all had a sign saying "sold out." I told them about my reservation and gave my name, and they checked the reserved sweets and carefully wrapped them for me. During this time, I was allowed to take photos inside the shop. A customer who arrived without a reservation in the meantime was politely informed, "I'm sorry. We're sold out today," so I thought that reservations are indeed necessary. We took the sweets back to the hotel and immediately brewed some tea. Kashiwa Mochi When I peeled the kashiwa leaf... it was quite difficult to peel. I wondered if it had been carried for a long time. And then I realized the outer layer was made of domyoji. Ah... that's why... and I understood. It had a chewy texture with a refined sweetness of strained sweet bean paste inside. It was a slightly smaller size than the typical kashiwa mochi, and it was a sweet that made you want to savor it with each bite. Warabi Mochi It had a jelly-like texture with a soft and fluffy outer layer, and inside was a refined sweetness of strained sweet bean paste. It was delicious when combined with the flavor of kinako. I'm glad I visited. I'm completely satisfied. I enjoyed it very much! Thank you for the meal.

Here's another miracle! I had some free time with no plans, so I joined a walking tour in Kyoto. There were two spots available for the morning program, one was a day pass to ride the Randen train all day and the other was a tour of cherry blossom temples in Nishijin with the local guide. I chose the latter and we walked for 3 hours starting from Imadegawa. We visited various temples and historical sites, and then the tour ended at Myorenji Temple at noon. Feeling hungry, I looked up restaurants nearby and found a popular traditional Japanese sweets shop just a 7-minute walk away. Although they normally require reservations, I decided to try my luck and entered the shop. Surprisingly, they had one piece of a beautiful cherry blossom-themed sweet left, called "Hitohira" for 411 yen. It was like a piece of art, with a delicate pink color and exquisite taste. I also tried their Sakura Mochi, which was equally delicious. It was my first time experiencing such high-quality Japanese sweets, and I left the shop feeling very satisfied. It was definitely worth the visit, and I used Google Maps to find my way back to the bus stop afterwards.

I visited a longstanding Japanese confectionery shop for the first time, which does not have a parking lot. It is the independent shop of the son of Shiohokan. He trained at his family's Shiohokan and at Yoshimitsu in Nagoya. The owner of Yoshimitsu also trained at Shiohokan and at Kawaguchi-ya, which is a supplier to the Owari Tokugawa clan. I also really like Kawaguchi-ya. This time, I bought Shirayukihane Niju, which was fluffy and had a very refreshing sweet bean paste filling. It was an elegant and knockout taste. The Shimomoe Nerikiri with grainy sweet bean paste was too delicious... It was really delicious. The Uguhisukinoko sprinkled on the Uirou was also exquisite with a slightly restrained sweetness and elegant quality. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

It seems that they trained at Yoshikou in Aichi. It's a story from almost 20 years ago, I think. Both Yoshikou and here have somewhat mixed reputations, but I like both restaurants. I tried the nerikiri yamaimo manju from Yoshikou and the ichibe doumyouji ginko mochi, and they were all delicious.