Hikaru Okuno, who worked as a sous chef at the popular Osaka-based confectionery store Gokan, has established his own business in his hometown Nishijin. His concept is to "weave various ingredients together like weaving Nishijin textiles," and his sweets are all original and tasteful. A wide variety of sweets are on standby, including fresh confections, kyobasan, which are perfect for souvenirs, and bonbon chocolates.

A town cake shop that has long been a favorite in Kiyomizu Gojo, Famille de Chie Harise opened in 2021 as the Western-style confectionery brand of the long-established Kyoto-style restaurant Harisei. The lineup includes many classic products from the past, delighting longtime fans. The shop also offers a wide variety of cookies and other baked goods, making it a great place to stop by when you need a souvenir that will last for a long time.

This patisserie was opened by Katsuhiro Nakano, who has been delighting guests at high-class hotels in Tokyo and Kyoto. The fresh cakes are made with ingredients selected and mixed as much as possible from the suburbs, such as domestic flour, seasonal fruits, and matcha green tea from Uji. All of the menu items are alcohol-free, so both adults and children can enjoy them together.

A generous amount of colorful fruits are placed on top of the dough. The beauty of this tart specialty store [KYOTO KEIZO OYATSU] will captivate your heart.
About 10 types of tarts, including tarts made from seasonal fruits purchased from local fruit stores, line the showcase.

Lined up in the showcase are delicately crafted and beautifully presented French pastries. All confections are created by Chef Patissier Ken Murata, who studied at Robuchon and other French hotels. Rather than pursuing new and innovative flavors, he is conscious of the fact that his confections taste like something you have eaten before, and expresses his respect for the French confectionery traditions that have been passed down through the generations.

Aptly named "AVEC AMOUR" (with love), Chef Shigeru Takagi's patisserie is overflowing with love for his cake fans. He is passionate about freshly made and freshly baked cakes, saying, "Freshness is the most important thing. In addition to fresh cakes, baked goods such as Shimogamo bananas and tins of cookies are also useful as souvenirs.

Papa John's is known for being the first to introduce authentic New York cheesecake in Kyoto. The interior of the store, made with natural materials, is filled with the warmth of wood. In addition to a wide selection of cheesecakes and drinks, the eat-in restaurant offers quiche, pizza, and mini salads. Enjoy a relaxing time away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

At ASSEMBLAGES KAKIMOTO, located near the Kyoto Imperial Palace, you can enjoy sweets and course dinners prepared by Mr. Kakimoto, who has experience at the Kyoto Royal Hotel and the Sweets Patry in Kobe. The sweets offered are creative and only the chef, who has many faces as a pastry chef, chocolatier, and cuisiniers, can create them. The unique appearance as well as the original combination of ingredients are sure to please your taste buds.

Since its establishment in 1983, [confectioner] has been a local favorite. The chef's attention to ingredients is extraordinary, and he uses 20 different kinds of sweetness alone. The showcase is spacious, with more than 30 types of cakes on standby at any given time. With an abundance of seasonal products and new items, it is always a pleasure to come here and find new confections.

At Maison de Fluge, produced by strawberry expert Mika Watanabe, you will find sweets in which strawberries play the leading role, created by a patissier who has mastered strawberries like a maniac. Various varieties of strawberries from all over Japan are processed into sweets that best highlight the sweetness, acidity, and water content at the time. Enjoy the different tastes and pretty appearance of each strawberry to the fullest.

As the name "Nature" implies, both the products and the staff at Patisserie Nature Shiromoto are natural. The calm and relaxing interior of the store is characterized by its open kitchen. The colorful array of products and the aroma of cakes being baked are a delight to all five senses. In addition to desserts, the café offers light meals such as sandwiches and afternoon tea.

［S was opened by Mr. Nakamoto, who was involved in the opening of Hyatt Regency Kyoto and later studied abroad in Europe. The showcase in the stylish, antique-style store is lined with sparkling, elegant cakes and macaroons of various flavors. Delicate cakes are made with care so that each flavor and aroma has its own story to tell.