From the Senju Senbei line of Kohzuki, a well-known Kyoto souvenir, comes Hime Senju Senbei in a cute, easy-to-eat size. Hime Senju Senju Senbei Organic Matcha, made with Uji Matcha, a specialty of Kyoto, is a cream that is designed to maximize the depth of Uji Matcha, and has an elegant sweetness and a slightly bitter taste that lingers in the mouth. The stately packaging of the product, which evokes the atmosphere of the ancient capital of Kyoto, makes it a great-looking souvenir, and the individual wrappings make it a perfect gift to hand out at the workplace.

Product: Hime Senju Senbei Organic Maccha green tea, 12 pieces, 1,620 yen
Shelf life / At least 20 days at room temperature
Sales location / JR Kyoto Isetan B1F
Online shop sales / None

The new brand "Buburu," launched in October 2023 by Gion Tsujiri, a long-established tea shop in Kyoto, offers Chokoku Ranchi, a new way to discover the appeal of tea. Gyokuro Mango, Sencha Banana, Hojicha Orange, and Japanese Black Tea Strawberry are all combined with fruits that go well with various types of tea, creating a product that only a tea specialty store can offer. Enjoy the savory aroma of tea and the fruit flavors along with the crunchy texture.

Item / Chokokuranchi: 12 pieces (3 pieces of each type), 993 yen
Shelf life / 150 days from manufacture at room temperature
Sales location / Asty Kyoto 2F in Kyoto Station
Online shop sales / None

Gojo Chobei is popular for its tsukudani and pickles that make great souvenirs. The finely chopped wakame seaweed stalks are mixed with sansho (Japanese pepper) and small baby sardines and cooked in a secret sweet and spicy sauce, resulting in the addictive chewiness of the hotaruko. Accented with the tangy sansho (Japanese pepper), it makes white rice a feast.

Commodity／Hotaruko 100g package, 540 yen
Shelf life / 30 days in refrigeration, including the day of manufacture
Sales location / B1F, Isetan JR Kyoto, Taste of Long-established Businesses
Online store sales/Yes, to purchase.here

Baikal, a pioneer in the Kyoto confectionery industry, is selling adorable cream puffs in the shape of apples exclusively at its Kyoto Porta store. The Kororin, which is filled with red apple, the same type of apple used in their signature product, apple pie, is not only cute but also delicious. The crispy apples are a perfect match with custard cream and whipped cream. Many people take them home for themselves and eat them at their hotels, not to mention as souvenirs.

Product: Kororonto apple puff, 400 yen
Expiration date: Same day if refrigerated
Sales location / Kyoto Porta B1F, in the west area
Online shop sales / None

This new product from Baikal is made with local ingredients, including two different flavors of Uji matcha green tea, yuzu citron from Mizuo, Kyoto, long known for its yuzu (a citrus fruit), and milk produced in Kyoto Prefecture. The 5-pack is the perfect size for souvenirs, and the individual wrappings are also a plus. The individually wrapped packages are also a plus.

Product/Kyo Honoka: 170 yen per piece, 900 yen for 5 pieces
Shelf life / approx. 1 month
Sales locations: Grand Kiosk Kyoto, Gift Kiosk Kyoto, Omiyage Kaido JR Kyoto Station Central Store, Omiyage Kaido Miyako Store, Entre Marche Kyoto West Exit Gate Store
Online store sales/Yes, to purchase.here