☆彡In Kyoto, there are many long-established traditional Japanese sweet shops, so when you hear that a shop has been around for 50 years, it might be considered a young shop. One such shop in Yamashina Ward is well-known for its warabi mochi and other traditional Japanese sweets. After visiting a nearby tonkatsu restaurant, I couldn't resist stopping by this famous shop to buy their specialty warabi mochi to take home. (´∀｀*)○ Warabi Mochi (6 pieces for 1,490 yen including tax): When we think of warabi mochi, we usually imagine a sweet made from the starch of the bracken plant, coated in kinako (sweet toasted soybean flour). However, the warabi mochi at this shop contains smooth red bean paste inside. The thin and soft warabi flour dough made from the rhizome of the bracken plant is rich in flavor, with a very smooth texture. It pairs well with slightly bitter tea. Another popular item at this shop is the Monaka, a traditional Japanese sweet with sweet bean paste inside a crispy shell. The beans are skillfully cooked, giving the sweet a lingering aroma. The Monaka is moist and the pleasant aroma lingers on the tongue. It's a delicious traditional Japanese sweet that you'll want to savor for a long time. Is the elderly lady making these Monaka by herself? I want to continue enjoying these delicious traditional Japanese sweets (^ω^*) I'm also on Instagram @ginjirou.star

Located a 6-minute walk from Higashino Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway, our shop has a parking lot. We are just across the street from the Yamashina Comprehensive Welfare Hall. It turns out our shop has been in business for 55 years, so we have quite a history. Our signature item is the warabi mochi, with signs for it all over the store. They are sold individually for 220 yen each, so I bought four. When I tried them at home, I was expecting a chewy texture from the warabi mochi, but it turned out to be mostly filled with red bean paste, with only a thin layer of warabi mochi. It was still tasty, but I couldn't really taste the warabi mochi itself. Well, at least I tried something unique.

The wagashi shop, known for their bracken rice cakes, has received high praise. The owner and his wife provide very polite customer service. Purchased: Bracken rice cake x3 for 220 yen each. Since they are perishable, I decided to eat them in the car. The round cakes are slightly smaller than a ping pong ball. When bitten into, a refined sweetness from the smooth red bean paste inside emerges. The soft bracken rice cake and flavorful soybean flour are incredibly delicious! I usually don't eat bracken rice cakes much, but this is a masterpiece that I would want to eat over and over again. I am very satisfied, thank you for the meal.

I went to Hanjozan Motokeiji Temple, a special place outside of the West Country Thirty-three Temples in Yamashina, and stopped by "Kisen-do" nearby to buy warabimochi. The package contains 6 pieces with smooth red bean paste inside. The warabimochi melts in your mouth and blends perfectly with the sweet red bean paste - it's incredibly delicious! Since they are small, you can eat as many as you want. By the way, although it is not mentioned, there is one parking space available in the large parking lot next to the shop.

The nearest station is Higashino on the Tozai subway line. This shop specializes in limited products, with warabi mochi being the main item. It is recommended to make a reservation before purchasing, and if you buy six or more, they can be packed in a box. The warabi mochi is wrapped in strained sweet bean paste and sprinkled with kinako. The texture of the warabi mochi and the quality of the sweet bean paste are excellent. Many warabi mochi sold nationwide are fake, made with warabi mochi powder, and have a terrible texture. There may not be many shops that have both high-quality warabi mochi and excellent sweet bean paste. The owner of Matsushoken mentioned that the way they make warabi mochi is similar to the one in Kyoto, which the previous owner learned at this shop.

The warabi mochi here is different from what I imagined. I love warabi mochi and when I hear about delicious warabi mochi, I feel like going to eat it even if it's far away. I had always wanted to try the authentic warabi mochi in Yamashina, which I heard about from the ultimate tea shop owner in Nagoya. When you think of warabi mochi, you usually imagine that soft jelly-like mochi covered in black honey and soybean flour, right? However, the warabi mochi here is like a steamed bun with smooth sweet bean paste wrapped in a warabi powder skin. The sweet bean paste is not too sweet and has an elegant taste. It's different from what I expected, but it's delicious in its own way. This place is popular, so I recommend making a reservation. When I visited, I called at 2 pm and there were only 7 pieces left, so I quickly reserved 4 pieces. I believe that this warabi mochi also uses high-quality ingredients. Warabi mochi is truly fascinating.

Hello, this is Average (^_^). I came to "Kisen-do" in search of authentic warabi mochi. The owner of "Dochuan," a Japanese tea specialty store in Aichi Prefecture, told me that "Kisen-do" makes warabi mochi with 100% real warabi powder. There are many famous warabi mochi shops in Kyoto, but I had not checked out the one in Yamashina before (^_^;). The item I purchased was the warabi mochi (210 yen). - Food (⭐︎3.8) Warabi mochi made with real warabi powder. The warabi mochi is wrapped in kinako and filled with smooth red bean paste. I have tried many warabi mochi before, so there was no surprise, but it was consistently delicious (^_^). - Service (⭐︎3.5) Polite service. There is a coin parking lot right next to the shop. You can buy warabi powder from just one piece. If you buy 6 pieces or more, they will put it in a box for you. - Atmosphere (⭐︎3.5) It is a traditional Japanese sweets shop. - Value for money (⭐︎3.6) - Warabi mochi (210 yen) If it's made with 100% real warabi powder, it's cheap (^_^). Overall, if I hadn't been told about it, I probably wouldn't have used this shop located in a back alley. The warabi powder was delicious, comparable to the famous shops in Kyoto (^_^). For those who love warabi mochi, please give it a try~♩ This is my personal warabi mochi ranking: 1. Hoyko (Aichi Prefecture) 2. Chajotomura (Shiga Prefecture) 3. Charyo Hosei (Kyoto Prefecture) 4. Gion Tokuya (Kyoto Prefecture) 5. Manko Kashicho (Nara Prefecture) 6. Koshikakean (Yamagata Prefecture) 7. Tsukineya Nao (Kyoto Prefecture) 8. Kisen-do (Kyoto Prefecture) 9. Tsubameya (Gifu Prefecture) 10. Sasaya Shoen (Kyoto Prefecture) 11. Kamuro (Osaka Prefecture) 12. Rakumataan (Kyoto Prefecture) Not all of them are made with 100% real warabi powder, but this is based on my personal taste preferences (^_^).

This is a quiet traditional Japanese sweets shop located in a residential area. I visited for their warabi mochi. The warabi mochi was dusted with kinako powder, so it didn't have a slippery texture, but it had an elegant finish. The smooth koshi-an inside was a bit too sweet for my taste. The atmosphere was nice, and if you're looking for a souvenir, it's good to know that it can last until the next day. Personally, I found the sweetness of the anko too much, so I wouldn't buy it for myself, but they also had other options like mochi that I'd like to try.

A very delicious Japanese sweets shop. I tried their warabi mochi and it was exquisite - not too sweet and very well-made. They have been in business for over 50 years and the shop is immaculately clean. I will definitely come back.

I found out that there is a delicious warabi mochi place, so I visited Kisen-do. It was around 1 pm on Saturday, and it was located near SEIYU in Yamashina. You turn left at the end of the side road, opposite the Yamashina Ward Social Welfare Council. There is no parking lot, so I parked my bike in front of the store and went in. The mother came out from the back and took care of me. When I asked for warabi mochi, she asked me how many pieces I wanted, so I ordered a small box of 6 pieces. The size was small, so she compactly packed it in a paper bag. It says to store at room temperature. When you think of warabi mochi, you might think of traditional Kyoto confectionery shops like Charyo Hosei, Oimatsu, or Gion Tokuya, but this warabi mochi is not the smooth warabi mochi with black honey on top. I tried one when I got home. It was a completely different experience, a Japanese sweet that melts in your mouth. It is made of sweet bean paste (inside) and warabi powder (outside), with the sweet bean paste being the main component. The balance of sweetness in the sweet bean paste is exquisite, and the texture is impressive. It may be similar to the warabi mochi from the original Tsukimochiya Naomasa in Sanjo. However, it is not inferior to Naomasa, who is listed in the Hyakumeiten. It will be the first thing that comes to mind as a souvenir. Please note that it does not last long, so be careful. I would like to visit again. Thank you for the meal.

My relative, who enjoys day trips, bought me a souvenir (10 pieces of warabi mochi). When I ate it, I was surprised as it melted in my mouth instantly. I was like, "What is this!?" In my mind, warabi mochi is usually eaten with black honey or soybean flour sprinkled on top. But this warabi mochi from Hizen-do has sweet red bean paste inside the warabi mochi skin. It has the texture of warabi mochi, but tastes like a red bean bun... it was shocking! Although I didn't pay for it, it costs 2,140 yen for a pack of 10. It's recommended to buy it early as it may sell out quickly or require reservations for a larger quantity. Also, warabi mochi doesn't last long (only two days), so it's important to consume it promptly. Since the store is in Kyoto, it's a bit far, but I want to try other Japanese sweets because the warabi mochi was delicious!

I stopped by to buy some souvenirs. I also bought some for myself. A pack of six (including tax for 1,410 yen). The location is south from the intersection of Sanjo Street and the Outer Loop Line. Head west from the intersection with Shibuya Kaido. Just south of a large liquor store called "Yamaya," there is a shop on the east side of the road. There is no parking lot, and you cannot park on the road in front of the store, so please be careful. The warabi mochi here is a bit different. It's not the jelly-like type often found in Kyoto. It's a rice cake with sweet bean paste wrapped in real warabi leaf. But if you like Japanese sweets, you will definitely love it. It's delicious! Just like Futaba's "mame daifuku," it sacrifices shelf life for softness. There are not many tourist spots in Yamashina Ward, but if you like Japanese sweets, please give it a try. It seems that they sell out in the afternoon due to being produced in small quantities. If you plan to buy in bulk, make a reservation. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal♪

It's been a while since my last visit, and of course, I came for the warabi mochi. This time, I bought 4 pieces, along with some manju and yokan. The warabi mochi is 200 yen each, manju is 190 yen, and yokan is 190 yen. When I got home and opened the bag, I tried the warabi mochi first. The soft outer layer wrapped around the smooth red bean paste melted in my mouth immediately. I wasn't too impressed the last time I had it, but it's really delicious. It has a refined taste with just the right amount of sweetness. The manju has coarse red bean paste filling. Although it's not too sweet, the flavor is rich. I gave the yokan to my parents, so I can't comment on the taste. They also offer boxed options, which are a bit more expensive but make for a nice gift. Don't underestimate Yamaoka, it's worth a visit!

When I visited a friend's house in Yamashina, they served me this tea snack. My modest Kyoto friend recommended it saying, "This is really delicious." And they were not wrong! As soon as I put it in my mouth, the warabi mochi layer started to melt like chocolate, revealing a generous amount of sweet red bean paste inside. However, the sweetness of the paste was mild, so I could eat as many as I wanted. The warabi mochi was sticky and chewy with a distinct presence. My friend said it reminded them of "Yukimi Daifuku," but I think it's not too far off (laughs). I had only tried warabi mochi with black honey before, but I think the one with red bean paste is more satisfying. I would like to give such a thoughtful gift to someone! However, Yamashina... the prices are... For home use, they are sold individually. Boxed sets are available with 6 pieces for 1320 yen, 8 pieces for 1970 yen, 10 pieces for 2140 yen, 15 pieces for 3170 yen, 20 pieces for 4490 yen, and 24 pieces for 5360 yen.

I had seen it online before and had been wanting to try it once. I had a chance to visit as I had some business nearby. The shop was a bit hard to find in a residential area (along the old highway). Although it was a well-established shop with a sign, you couldn't see inside from outside. Once inside, I noticed phrases like "Warabi Mochi" written on the walls, so I wondered if it was famous. As for the taste... it was definitely delicious. However, maybe I had built up too much anticipation, but it felt more like a refined traditional Japanese sweet rather than Warabi Mochi. The outer layer was coated with soybean flour, and inside was a thin layer of Warabi Mochi skin (?) with a generous amount of lightly sweetened smooth red bean paste. The red bean paste was exceptionally tasty! I was a bit surprised as I was expecting Warabi Mochi (laughs).

Yamashina is a place where the roads are narrow and difficult to drive by car, except for Route 1 and the loop line. This restaurant is located along a narrow road that leads from Route 1 into a residential area. (Just like the popular Western-style restaurant, Grill Nagashi is also along a narrow road). The warabi mochi at this restaurant is a must-try for those who love Japanese sweets. The sweetness and taste are great, but the texture is what makes it amazing. It has a satisfying texture on your lips and upper palate. Eat it right after you buy it, as the deliciousness decreases when it loses its softness. (Well, not exactly half. The texture accounts for most of the deliciousness).