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The latest in 2021] Limited time offer! 6 Japanese and Western confectioneries in Kyoto recommended as souvenirs

For summer souvenirs, we recommend Japanese and Western-style confections that are cool to the eye and perfect for the season. To that end, our editorial department has carefully selected six Japanese and Western confectionaries that are only available for a limited time only and are filled with Kyoto's unique charms.
Send delicious summer Kyoto to your loved ones.

*Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

1.Mango pudding with rich mango and jelly on smooth pudding [Kyo Yasaka Pudding

Mango Pudding 550 yen, made with plenty of mango, the fruit of midsummer. The cool combination of rich mango and refreshing julienne can be enjoyed with the perfect combination of smooth pudding.

Sales period / June 19 - August 31
Shelf life: 3 to 5 days

Kyoto Yasaka Pudding

  • 87-4, Hoshino-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 2 min. walk from "Shimizu-michi" bus stop
  • Tel. 075-533-8338
  • 11:00 - 17:00
  • Irregular holidays
  • No parking
  • https://kyo-yasaka-pudding.co.jp/
  • No eat-in

2.Juicy Daifuku mandarin oranges wrapped in soft mochi

Juicy mikan daifuku (mandarin orange daifuku) with special white bean paste and whole ripe mandarin oranges wrapped in soft rice cake, 370 yen per piece. This is the most popular item among the fresh fruit daifuku, which are made from seasonal fresh fruits. Be sure to taste the Daifuku made with the high quality red bean paste and rice cake making techniques that have nurtured Kyoto's wagashi culture.

Sales period: May to September (summer: house mandarin oranges), November to February (winter: mountain mandarin oranges) *Sales are subject to change due to the nature of the produce.
Shelf life / 2 days (including the day of purchase)

Yourouken

  • 21 Mibu-Nishi Doinouchi-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto (south side of Shijo-dori Nishioji Higashi-iru)
  • 2 minutes walk from Hankyu "Saiin" station
  • Tel. 075-311-3405
  • 10:00-18:00 *Close when sold out
  • Closed on Wednesdays and irregularly closed on Thursdays
  • No parking
  • http://kyoto-yoroken.com/
  • No eat-in

3.Seasonal yokan jelly, like the light of a softly glowing firefly [Murasaki-no Wakuden

Seasonal Yokan: Sasa Hotaru (Fireflies in the Field)" for 2,484 yen, made of Japanese azuki red beans and green powdered tea jelly with hojicha (roasted green tea) amber jelly floating on top, resembling a firefly gathering in the bamboo grass on a summer evening. Enjoy the deep flavor of the matcha bean paste made from white azuki beans and the fragrant hojicha amber jelly.

Sales period / May 1 - August 31
Shelf life / 4 days (including the day of manufacture)

Shino WAKUDEN Sakai-cho

  • 679 Marukizaiki-cho, Sakai-cho Oike-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 4 min. walk from "Karasuma-Oike" subway station
  • Tel. 075-223-3600
  • 1F Omotoze 10:00-19:00
    2F Chakazaitai 13:00-17:00 (LO/16:30)
  • 7 days a week
  • All seats non-smoking No private room No parking
  • http://shop.wakuden.kyoto/

4.The fresh aroma of grapefruit fills the mouth with the late citrus sugar of [Laomatsu].

The juice of grapefruit is combined with agar and poured back into the skin to cool and harden. The refreshing aroma spreads in the mouth, and the unique texture of the agar can be enjoyed as it crumbles on the tongue.

Sales period / Early summer to late September
Shelf life / 4 days (refrigeration required)

Laematsu Kitano Store

  • 675-2 Shaya Nagaya-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 4 minutes walk from Kami Shichiken bus stop.
  • Tel. 075-463-3050
  • 9:00-17:00
  • Irregular holidays
  • All seats non-smoking No private room No parking
  • http://oimatu.co.jp

5.Cool tea confectionery with a sharp bitter taste and delicious flavor of dark tea Langdosha [Mar Blanche].

The summer-only Onoicha Langdosha Ryoucha-no-Ka, which highlights the sharp bitterness and delicious flavor of tea leaves, is 451 yen (3 pieces). The tea is made mainly from tea leaves along the Kizugawa River, which are characterized by their deep green color and strong flavor. Since white chocolate is kneaded into the dough, there is no need to worry about it melting, and it can be stored at room temperature, making it perfect for carrying around in the summer.

Sales period: April 28 to mid-September *Sales end when all products are gone.
Shelf life / 20 days

Malebranche Kyoto Kitayama Main Store

  • Kitayamadori Botanical Garden, Kitayamamon, Kita Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
  • 3 min. walk from "Kitayama" subway station
  • Tel.075-722-3399
  • Store 9:00-18:00
    Salon 10:00-18:00 (LO/17:30)
  • 7 days a week
  • All seats non-smoking No private room Parking available
  • http://www.malebranche.co.jp/

6.Lace cans made by Daigokuden Honpo, which resemble slices of lemon in a lace pattern.

Lace kan, a summer brocade kan with slices of lemon in a lace pattern, is 1,296 yen. It has a refreshing flavor finished with fragrant lemon liqueur and is recommended to be eaten chilled.

Sales period / May to mid-September
Shelf life / 14 days

Daigokuden Honpo Main Store

  • 590 Obiya-cho, Shijo-Agaru, Takakura-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
  • 1 min. walk from "Karasuma" subway station
  • Tel. 075-221-3533
  • Sales 9:30-18:00
    Coffee shop 10:00-17:00 (LO)
  • Closed on Wednesdays
  • All seats non-smoking No private room
  • https://www.instagram.com/daigokuden.honpo/
*Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.

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