After visiting a shrine on a hot day, we took a break at this cute and bright cafe with samples of adorable sweets displayed at the counter. We ordered a fruit punch soda, chilled sweet red bean soup, apple juice, and fried tofu with boiled egg. The fruit punch soda was refreshing and delicious with frozen fruits on top. The chilled sweet red bean soup was a hit with its icy texture until the last sip. The fried tofu with boiled egg was juicy and tasty inside. Overall, it was a satisfying experience for our family.

After leaving Yorimichi, I walked south on Higashi-Kujo, crossing a bridge to reach Higashifushimi Station. It was so hot. Just standing still made me sweat. The coolness of the air conditioning on the Keihan Line to Fushimi Inari Station was refreshing. Soon I arrived at Inari Station and hurriedly got off to head to Inari, but before that, I wanted to stop by a shop on the approach here. I often buy these sweets from Ito-ken at the local supermarket "Yaoko," and they are all high quality and my favorites. I wondered where the main store was, so I googled it and was eager to visit the Ito-ken cafe menu, which was very attractive. Especially the seasonal limited edition "watermelon shaved ice" was so appealing. However, the main store in Fujimori Station was quite far, and going there on this day would directly affect my schedule. But. There is a branch on the approach to Fushimi Inari, so there is no problem. So I entered the store immediately and when I asked for eat-in, they said, "Please order and pay at the register first," so I quickly ordered the "watermelon shaved ice," but they said, "I'm sorry, that's limited to the main store." Oh no. There are other menu items that caught my eye, so the damage wasn't too bad, but my body was craving something refreshing, so I ordered the "Fruity Cider." The Fruity Cider, in other words, is a shortened version of Fruit Punch Cider, where frozen fruits are added to the cider. The main fruits are mainly pineapple, mandarin orange, kiwi, and cherries, but first I took a sip of the cider. Ah, this fizzy sensation is irresistible. And when you eat the melted fruits at the right time, the flavor doubles. This is good. I drank it all up, took a short break, and then headed to Fushimi Inari, my original destination.

Fruit skewer wagashi with fortune slip (486 yen) near Fushimi Inari Taisha⛩️ is Itohken☺️❤️ Their specialty is round fox-shaped manju and you can enjoy a fortune slip with the fruit skewer wagashi. I bought the fruit skewer wagashi with the fortune slip attached at the bottom and it was a great fortune☺️❤️ I also wanted to try the tanzaku pie, but I was too full, so maybe next time☺️ They also have cute take-out sweets and souvenir snacks☺️❤️ [Furuka Itohken] Fushimi Inari Store ★Address: 82-2 Fukakusa Inari Gozen-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto ★Business hours: March to November 10:00-18:00, December to February 9:30-17:30 ★Irregular holidays ★Access: 2 minutes from Fushimi Inari Taisha⛩️, 2 minutes walk from Inari Station on the Nara Line, 3 minutes walk from Keihan Fushimi Inari Station. They offer both take-out and eat-in options where you can sit on chairs.

- Fruit skewer wagashi (summer version) ¥486 (tax included/takeout) - Natsukashi poro poro ¥302 (tax included) - Fruit jelly with honey ¥356 (tax not included) I went on a solo food tour at Fushimi Inari, enjoying the picturesque and delicious treats. The shop was cute and had a variety of stylish sweets. I bought some souvenirs and tried the fruit skewer wagashi, which had a fox and colorful daifuku with strawberries on top. At the bottom, there was a fortune-telling sweet. The strawberries were sweet, the daifuku had delicious red bean paste, and the skewer made it easy to eat. I also got a great fortune from the sweet fortune-telling. I would love to visit this shop again!

I bought a crunchy apple pie with raisins, cranberries, and pears added. It had four kinds of fruits in total. The round-shaped pie was moist and soft. It goes well with black tea, coffee, and even Japanese green tea. They offer a wide variety of both Japanese and Western sweets.

On the way to Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto, I stopped by a shop and of course, I had to buy some fox-themed items like dango. The dango was small, so I finished it in seconds. It also came with an omikuji, which was nice! They had various other sweets on display too. I always end up buying cute things for some reason.

The traditional Japanese sweets were extremely cute and irresistible! Unfortunately, I could only do takeout as it was close to closing time. The atmosphere inside the store was nice, but I was told that taking photos inside was only allowed for customers dining in. I recommend going during a time when you can dine in if you plan to visit.

After visiting Fushimi Inari, I wandered around the area and came across this eye-catching shop. They had cute skewers with strawberries, wagashi, and fox-shaped marshmallows on them. They looked so adorable that I almost didn't want to eat them. But I did, and they were all delicious. Each skewer also came with a fortune slip. After finishing my treats, I checked my fortune and was pleasantly surprised by how accurate and positive it was.

I had breakfast at Vermillion Cafe in Kyoto Inari, then stopped by Kakigori Itoen on my way to the station. This shop is a sister store of the famous Itoen in Kyoto. It opened in April 2021 and offers sweets for sale as well as a cafe. I purchased a cute Japanese sweet this time, the seasonal autumn fruit skewer wagashi for 400 yen. I took it to Fushimi Inari Taisha nearby for a photo shoot. In November, they have autumn fruits made into wagashi, with combinations of strawberry, autumn leaves, and fox. It was a picturesque scene to take photos of the wagashi against the bright red torii gates. It's a perfect sweet treat for enjoying while exploring Fushimi Inari Taisha. You can choose to take it out or dine in at the shop.

The skewered traditional Japanese sweets at a nearby confectionery shop near the famous Fushimi Inari Taisha with its thousands of red torii gates are too cute! The fox-shaped wagashi and strawberry skewers were delicious! They also have omikuji (fortune-telling paper strips) that you can try your luck with. The location is perfect for a quick visit during a sightseeing trip to Fushimi Inari. ✨

I visited Itohken near Fushimi Inari. I ate in at the restaurant. - Assorted traditional sweets on a stick: 400 yen The traditional sweets with omikuji attached were cute and perfect for eating on the go. However, they might be a bit heavy on the stomach. - Apple pie soft serve: 600 yen I was impressed by the delicious soft serve and bell-shaped castella at another store. Itohken's soft serve is still very tasty! The apple pie was crispy and would make a good souvenir. - Shine Muscat soft serve: 1500 yen It's a bit pricey, but considering the market price for Shine Muscat, it's reasonable. You can choose between a full or half serving, and I chose the full. My brother was enjoying it. I do think everything is a bit on the expensive side, but the taste is good, the location is nice, so I am satisfied.

Located in Fushimi Inari, Kyoto, there is a cute Japanese sweets shop called "#Kakai Ito-ken." They offer fruit skewer wagashi with a fox-shaped manju included, which is perfect for takeout. The wagashi in the middle changes depending on the season - when I visited, it was "Aomomiji." The appearance is adorable, and since it's made by a long-established Japanese sweets shop, the taste is guaranteed to be delicious. Additionally, the skewer wagashi comes with a fortune slip, adding a fun element of trying your luck while enjoying the treat. I got mine to go on this day, but I'd love to sit and enjoy them leisurely next time. It's located very close to Fushimi Inari Taisha, so be sure to check it out when you're sightseeing in the area.

There was a new shop on the approach to Fushimi Inari. It seems to be a branch of Itohken. I took out a cute "skewered wagashi" for 432 yen (including 8% tax). It includes a strawberry, a leaf-shaped wagashi, and a fox-shaped manju skewered together. How cute!

I found out about Ito-ken in Fujimori when I was searching to go there with my friends! I heard they also have a branch near Fushimi Inari, with a different menu. It seems to have a similar selection to the main store between Isetan and the main store. They didn't have cakes, but they had freshly baked apple pie. This time, I tried their popular skewer sweets that I often see on Instagram. For dine-in, it seems to be a one-drink minimum policy. However, they didn't have any particularly unique drinks, so I opted for takeout. It's not crowded now, but I wonder if they can handle takeout orders when the number of tourists increases. The skewers had strawberry, sweet bean paste, and thin-skinned steamed bun. The sweet bean paste seemed a bit dry, like it had been left out for a while... It seems like the appearance is the main focus here. The little slips under the skewers are actually fortune slips. Each one had instructions on how to make traditional Japanese sweets, like a fortune slip from a confectionery shop.

I love the sweets from Ito-ken and always stock up on them, but this time when I went to visit Fushimi Inari Taisha, I found that a new Ito-ken store had opened. The freshly baked apple pie (150 yen each) is in the shape of a heart and tastes like traditional Japanese sweets. I tried the skewered wagashi (400 yen each) that I had seen on Instagram for the first time. The strawberry field parfait (1,280 yen each) is filled with so many strawberries that it seems like they used a whole pack. It goes really well with the ice cream. My favorite was the fruit pudding soft serve (650 yen each). Both the pudding and the soft serve are rich and delicious. Since we had a large group, we also ordered the kiwi fruit soft serve (700 yen each). It's a one drink per person order system, so I also asked for coffee (400 yen each) and cafe latte (450 yen each). Although it may be a bit pricey, you can relax and use the beautiful restroom. On the way back, I purchased my favorite familiar bag of snacks again. I'm glad I got to encounter Ito-ken at Fushimi Inari Taisha.

Ito-ken was founded in the first year of the Meiji era (1864). The stylish main store in Fushimi is very popular for its vegetarian lunch and delicious parfait that's perfect for Instagram. This long-established store is always evolving. On April 27, 2022, a sister store opened near Fushimi Inari. It is conveniently located with easy access by train and right in front of a tourist spot. From Keihan Fushimi Inari Station, just a short walk towards Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, you'll find the store on your right. The signature dish is the "Fruit Skewer Wagashi," featuring a fox-shaped sweet potato bun inspired by the Inari fox, paired with strawberries and seasonal Japanese sweets (in spring, it's a cherry blossom-shaped white bean paste). It's a must-try for visitors to Inari Shrine. The fox-shaped sweet potato bun and the Japanese sweets with my favorite white bean paste are truly delicious. It's not just cute! Some people even took it to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine for photos. This is the "Ito-ken/SOU・SOU Kyoto Kiyomizu Store," where the popular "Skewer Wagashi" that caused long lines was created. Skilled artisans handcraft these Japanese sweets. A "fortune sweet" is included as a bonus! The back of the store has an eat-in space, with a photo spot featuring bamboo booths. Here, you can enjoy sweets with plenty of fresh fruits. Please order one drink for eat-in. At Ito-ken's main store, the popular parfait that often has long lines can be easily enjoyed here, which is a big attraction. Strawberry Field Takeout 1,383 yen / Eat-in 1,408 yen (tax included) As the name suggests, it's filled with lots of strawberries. Under the light cream is a cold ice cream. At the bottom, there are bells, traditional Japanese sweets, and more. There are strawberries and jelly at the bottom, making it a light and enjoyable parfait. Fruit Pudding Soft Serve Takeout 648 yen / Eat-in 660 yen (tax included) This might have been the most popular one... I highly recommend it! Ito-ken's pudding is firm with a strong egg flavor and very delicious. The large pudding is topped with smooth soft serve. It's a guaranteed winner! It melts easily, so be careful if you take it to Fushimi Inari. Delicious pudding can also be purchased separately. Caramel Pudding Takeout 378 yen / Eat-in 385 yen (tax included)

New Open! Fruit Sweets and Snacks @kaka_itoken Kyoto (Fushimi Inari) / Kagami Ito-ken Fushimi Inari Store A shop specializing in fruit-based sweets and snacks, "Kagami Ito-ken," has opened in Fushimi Inari, Kyoto! Items include skewered wagashi (with omikuji), heart-shaped apple pie, pudding soft serve, and Ito-ken's strawberry parfait, among many other cute sweets. The skewered wagashi and apple pie are easy to carry around, perfect for taking out and enjoying while exploring the sights of Fushimi Inari. Opening tomorrow, so be sure to check it out! [Kagami Ito-ken Fushimi Inari Store] @kaka_itoken (Kagami Ito-ken Fushimi Inari Store) @kyoto_itoken (Karyo Ito-ken) 82-2 Fukakusa Inari Gozen-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City, 3 minutes walk from Keihan Electric Railway "Fushimi Inari" Station, 3 minutes walk from JR Nara Line "Inari" Station #Ito-ken #Kagami Ito-ken #Skewered wagashi #Heart-shaped apple pie #Foodie #Fushimi Inari #Kyoto trip #Kyoto sightseeing #Japanese sweets #Wagashi #Kyoto sweets #Kyoto gourmet #Fushimi Inari cafe #Fushimi Inari gourmet #Kyoto stroll #Neo wagashi #Strawberry sweets

The alcohol candy has a subtle flavor and is delicious with an adult-like taste.

I stopped by before entering Fushimi Inari. It's a trendy cafe with a stylish atmosphere, perfect for a break. (^^)

When my family visited Fushimi Inari, we finally got to go to the cafe we had been wanting to try. A long-established store that offers traditional Japanese sweets making experience at its main store in Fushimi opened a sister store near Fushimi Inari on April 27, 2022! It is located on the approach to Fushimi Inari from Keihan Fushimi Inari Station. I was surprised by the reasonable prices, with items like fox-shaped sweet potato manju inspired by the Inari foxes, fruit skewered traditional Japanese sweets, and freshly baked heart-shaped apple pie for takeout at 162 yen or eat-in for 165 yen.