It is a famous confectionary representative of Kyoto. It is a semi-perishable sweet baked in a dough made of various ingredients, such as eggs, kneaded into a base of rice flour and filled with sweet red bean paste. It has been loved for more than 160 years, and its taste is well-known not only by tourists, but also by local fans who buy it on a daily basis.

Shelf life / 5 days at room temperature from the date of manufacture
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The balance of dough, sweet bean paste, and sweetness is perfect! (46-60 / Tohoku, Hokkaido)
I always buy them because they are not too sweet and I can eat as many as I want. (60 years old or older / Kyoto)
It has a unique texture that is very tasty, and anyone will be pleased to receive it. (60 years old or older / Kyoto)
It is simply delicious and individually wrapped, so it is easy to distribute. The historical atmosphere of Kyoto is also good as a souvenir. (36-45 yrs old / Kinki)
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Monaka (195 yen per piece) is a moderately sized and elegantly flavored item. Mildly sweet red bean paste made from Tanba Dainagon azuki beans is sandwiched between crispy and savory monaka dough. It is sold at the main store and Kinkakuji store for a limited time only (mid-September to May).

This is the signature product of the confectionery store "Kyoto Kitayama Mar Blanche", which boasts of its unshakable popularity in Kyoto. The tea leaves are carefully selected from the Uji and Shirakawa regions and baked using the pastry chef's delicate techniques.

Shelf life: 15 days at room temperature
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They are tasty and easy to distribute. (36-45 yrs old / Chugoku/Shikoku)
It is elegant and Kyoto-like. (46-60 yrs old / Kyoto)
The tea has a good thickness. (46-60 / Kanto, Tokyo, Chubu)
It lasts a long time and goes well with both tea and coffee. (60 years old or older / Kinki)
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Kitayama Honten Chef Cookies (735 yen for 5 cookies) are house-shaped cookies with the image of Kitayama Honten. The dough is made with a generous amount of high-quality, aromatic butter. The cookies are carefully prepared with a lot of time and effort, and have a soft and flaky texture.

When one thinks of nationally famous Kyoto souvenirs, the first thing that comes to mind is fresh yatsuhashi with anko (sweet bean paste). In addition to the standard Nikki, some manufacturers offer seasonal flavors or collaborative products, and the flavors that appear from time to time are fun to try. They are also reasonably priced and make great souvenirs or small gifts.

Shelf life / 12 days from manufacture (after opening, store in a cool place out of direct sunlight)
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Because everyone knows it and it tastes good. (46-60 yrs old / Kyushu/Okinawa)
It is a standard item, but we are sure to be pleased with it. (60 or older / Kanto, Tokyo, Chubu)
The chewy texture is suitable for everyone. (46-60 yrs old / Kanto, Tokyo, Chubu)
Kyoto is the place to be. It tastes good no matter which maker. (60 years old and over/Kyoto)
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The limited-time-only Seasonal Confectionary Series is popular. You can enjoy the seasonal flavors such as chestnuts in fall (680 yen for 10 packs) and cherry blossoms in spring (680 yen for 10 packs). The wrapping paper is decorated with the four seasons of the ancient capital, making it a perfect souvenir.

While the soft, raw yatsuhashi is good, the traditional baked yatsuhashi shaped like a kawara tile is also a firm favorite. The crispy texture and the simple taste and aroma of Nikki spreading in the mouth are addictive.

Shelf life / 60 days from manufacturing date
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Because they are famous. (46-60 yrs old / Chugoku/Shikoku)
The taste is the same as in the past. (60 years old or older / Kinki)
Because it has been a standard item for a long time and I miss it. (60 or older / Kanto, Tokyo, Chubu)
Of course the fresh yatsuhashi is delicious, but the hard yatsuhashi is also surprisingly delicious with the aroma of nikki. (46-60 yrs old / Chugoku/Shikoku)
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Nama-yatsuhashi (185g 300 yen) is also a must-try. It is delicious served with ice cream, and we also recommend wrapping it around cheese. The unique flavor of nikki and the rich taste of cheese are a perfect match and make a great accompaniment to a glass of wine.

A baumkuchen born in Kyoto and produced by Biju, a famous Otabe bakery. The baumkuchen is characterized by the two-color dough made of Uji matcha green tea and soy milk, and the sides are covered with matcha fondant, which is a sugar coating. The crispy texture of the matcha fondant is matched by the moist dough.

Shelf life / 10 days including the date of manufacture
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Because it was delicious and looked beautiful. (46-60 yrs old / Kinki)
It is healthy because it uses soy milk. (26-35 yrs old / Kanto, Tokyo, Chubu)
I like the moistness of baumkuchen and the sweetness is just right. (36-45 yrs old / Kinki)
Because it has a gentle sweetness and is delicious. Because fondant is also very tasty. (46-60 yrs old / Kyoto)
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The take-out Kyo-baamu soft serve (670 yen) is also recommended! Please enjoy the soft-serve ice cream on top of the cut Kyo-baamu, scooped with the attached yatsuhashi bridge. Available only at KyoBaamu Kiyomizu Store, KyoBaamu Arashiyama Store, and Otabe/KyoBaamu Kyoto Tower Sand Store.