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[Arashiyama Eating Map: 20 Maps for Eating and Walking in Arashiyama! Editor's recommendations are also introduced.

Arashiyama, Kyoto, offers a variety of spots ideal for eating and walking, such as gorgeous sweets that look great in photographs and food with a Kyoto-like atmosphere. Benches are placed at the foot of the Togetsu Bridge, where you can enjoy your meal while gazing at the Katsura River. There are also trash cans located throughout the area.Trash MAPCheck out the following. While protecting the beautiful scenery, let's savor the atmosphere of Arashiyama and its exquisite gourmet food as autumn deepens.

Contents of this article

1.
There are three nearest stations to Arashiyama! Check the access from each station.
2.
Enjoy the taste of autumn! [ARINCO's Kyoto green tea crepe / 1 minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Randen Line
3.
A taste recognized around the world! [Gelato at Shinpachi Chaya / 3-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Randen Line
4.
Only in Kyoto! [Fu dengaku at Gagatei in Arashiyama / 1 min. walk from Arashiyama Station on the Randen Line
5.
A refreshing break: matcha espuma latte at Chasanraku / 2-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Arashiyama Randen Line.
6.
Feel like a celebrity [gold leaf soft serve at Ominiyasu Honpo Kuwaya / 1 min. walk from Arashiyama Sta. on the Arashiyama Randen Line
7.
Arashiyama specialty [Yoshiya Hon-dori-ten] yuba cheese / 2 min. walk from Arashiyama Sta. on the Randen Line
8.
Best-before date: 1 minute! [An Butter Taiyaki by [Mamemono Taiyaki] / 1 min. walk from Arashiyama Sta. on the Arashiyama Randen Line.
9.
Limited to Arashiyama! [Tea Tea Bars at Mar Blanche / 1 minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Arashiyama Randen Line.
10.
Goes well with drinks! [Rabbit meat pie at Ponte Luna / 3-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Randen Line
11.
[Pudding at Kyopurin / 2-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Randen Line
12.
Taste Kyoto's famous sweets [Otabe] Nokotabe monaka soft / 2-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Randen Line
13.
Banana juice from Banana Juice Factory / 6-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Randen Line
14.
A big impact! [Mitarashi dumplings from Kotimo Honpo / 5-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Randen Line
15.
Take a break and enjoy a cappuccino at Yojiya Cafe / 10-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Randen Line
16.
Enjoy the aroma of tea [CHAVATY] soft serve ice cream / 5-minute walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
17.
Terakoya Honpo's Hanabi Dango for a good look / 10-minute walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station.
18.
Tsuru-Dora (crane dumplings) from Tsuruya Chosei that bring happiness / 2-minute walk from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station
19.
Satisfy your stomach and your mind! [Rice burgers at Nakagawa Hatsumeido / 3-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Arashiyama Randen Line
20.
Extra! Take-out gourmet] [Kyoto Kin-no-hana Saga Arashiyama-ten] Mont Blanc sweet potato dumplings / 1 min. walk from JR Saga Arashiyama Stn.
21.
Extra! Take-out gourmet] Croquettes at [Nakamuraya Souzai Seisakujo] / 3-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Randen Line

1.There are three nearest stations to Arashiyama! Check the access from each station.

While a power spot where one can feel the murmur of the river and the sound of leaves on the trees, it is also a popular spot for sightseeing in Kyoto, as it is accessible in 20-30 minutes from the city center. Since many railroads run through the area, it is easy to visit from any area. During the fall holiday season, parking is scarce and crowded, so it is best to use public transportation. The nearest stations are Randen "Arashiyama" station, JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, and Hankyu "Arashiyama" station. Please refer to the MAP below to plan your sightseeing tour.

Arashiyama Eating MAP

Editor's Voice.
To get to Togetsu Bridge, it is a 3-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Randen Line, a 12-minute walk from Saga-Arashiyama Station on the JR Line, and about a 10-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Hankyu Line! There are also rental bicycles available, so we recommend that you tour Arashiyama by bicycle.

2.Enjoy the taste of autumn! [ARINCO's Kyoto green tea crepe / 1 minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Randen Line

ARINCO offers crepes made with chewy green tea dough and filled with Kyoto's unique ingredients and seasonal fruits. The Chestnut Mont Blanc with Anno Sweet Potato Compote is a crepe filled with light milk ice cream, a squeeze of Mongolian cream, and a sprinkling of sticky sweet Anno sweet potatoes. Enjoy the taste of autumn while feeling the atmosphere of Kyoto.

Alinko's Anno Sweet Potato Compote Chestnut Mont Blanc

Autumn-inspired Anno sweet potato compote with chestnut mont blanc, 1,200 yen. Luxurious crepe that creates a sense of unity between the flavors of autumn and matcha green tea.

Appearance of Alinco

Eating and drinking space / Benches available near Randen Arashiyama Station
Access/1 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 10 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, 12 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

Kyo green tea crepe ARINCO

  • Kyomacha Crepe Alinko
  • Arashiden Arashiyama Station, 20-1 Saga Tenryuji Zoujicho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, 1F, Hanri-Hokkori Square
  • Tel. 075-881-9520
  • 10:00-18:00
  • Irregular holidays
  • https://arincoroll.jp/

3.A taste recognized around the world! [Gelato at Shinpachi Chaya / 3-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Randen Line

At Shinpachi Jaya, where you can enjoy authentic gelato that has won a prize at an international gelato competition in Italy, you will find creative flavors such as Saga Tofu and Sakura Mochi that incorporate Japanese ingredients not usually associated with gelato. The Saga Tofu is made with a generous amount of Morika's tofu instead of soy milk, and is popular for its refreshing and elegant taste.

Gelato at Shinpachi Chaya

Standard Gelato Saga Tofu Single 530 yen, Double 680 yen, Triple 780 yen. We recommend eating it with soy sauce.

Appearance of Shinpachi Chaya

Eating and drinking space / Eat-in space available inside the restaurant
Access/3 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 10 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, 10 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

Editor's Voice.
Soy sauce is a must for Tofu gelato! The sweet and salty taste is addictive!

type of brothel in Yoshiwara (Edo period)

  • deep-fried tofu mixed with thinly sliced vegetables
  • 37-17 Saga Tenryuji Zoujicho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
  • Tel. 075-861-0117
  • 9:30-18:00 (~17:30 in winter)
  • Closed on Thursdays
  • https://shinpachichaya.com/

4.Only in Kyoto! [Fu dengaku at Gagatei in Arashiyama / 1 min. walk from Arashiyama Station on the Randen Line

Gauatei Arashiyama, a restaurant where you can enjoy Kyoto's obanzai, also offers Kyoto-style fu dengaku and yuba gyoza on its takeout menu. The fu dengaku three-course set includes three types of fu, each with a different special miso: awa (millet) with red miso paste and colored arare (arare), yomogi (mugwort) with white miso paste and yuzu powder, and sesame with green tea miso paste and green tea powder.

Gyattei - Three kinds of fu dengaku

Three kinds of fu dengaku for 800 yen. Fu steamed in a rice cooker is fluffy and chewy!

Appearance of Gyatei

Eating and drinking space / Chairs available in front of the restaurant
Access/1 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 10 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, 12 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

Arashiyama Gya Tei

  • Troglodytes troglodytes
  • 19-8 Saga Tenryuji Zoujicho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
  • Tel. 075-862-2411
  • 10:00-16:00
  • Closed on Wednesdays, other irregular holidays
  • https://arashiyama-gyatei.com/

5.A refreshing break: matcha espuma latte at Chasanraku / 2-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Arashiyama Randen Line.

Chasanraku, which offers high-quality Japanese tea, has a takeout-only tea stand next to the store. The matcha espuma latte has four beautiful-looking layers from the top: espuma, milk espuma, milk, and matcha syrup, and depending on where you point the straw, you can enjoy different tastes: the gently sweet matcha latte or the rich matcha flavor of the espuma.

Matcha Espuma Latte at Cha Sanraku

Matcha Espuma Latte 600 yen. It has a clean aftertaste that you will never get tired of. Mix the matcha syrup at the bottom well before tasting.

Appearance of Chasangaku

Eating and drinking space / Benches available near Randen Arashiyama Station
Access/2 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 6 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, 15 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

Editor's Voice.
The lamp under the take-out counter with "Arashiyama, Kyoto" written on it is a hidden photo spot. It is recommended to take a picture with your drink!

Japanese Tea House Chasanraku

6.Feel like a celebrity [gold leaf soft serve at Ominiyasu Honpo Kuwaya / 1 min. walk from Arashiyama Sta. on the Arashiyama Randen Line

Directly managed by Onomiyasu Honpo, a company that produces various Kyoto souvenirs such as tea and condiments, this store specializes in using only Kyoto's mulberry. Among the mulberry grass rice cakes and mulberry powdered green tea soft serve, both of which are attracting attention for their health and beauty benefits, the most eye-catching item is the luxurious gold leaf soft serve with plenty of gold leaf on top. Take the plunge and try it for yourself, and you may find it an unforgettable experience.

Ominiyasu Honpo Kuwaya's gold leaf soft

Gold leaf soft serve 1,500 yen. This luxurious dish is topped with a sheet of gold leaf and is sure to bring you good luck!

Appearance of Ominiyasu Honpo Kuwaya

Eating and drinking space / Benches available near Randen Arashiyama Station
Access/1 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 10 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, 12 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

Ominiyasu Honpo Kuwaya Keifuku Arashiyama Store

  • Onomiyasu Honpo, Kuya, Keifuku, Arashiyama Ten
  • Saga Tenryuji Zoujicho 20, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan Arashiden Arashiyama Station Hanrin Hokkori Square 1F
  • Tel. 075-882-2528
  • 10:00-18:00
  • Irregular holidays
  • https://www.onomiyasu.co.jp/

7.Arashiyama specialty [Yoshiya Hon-dori-ten] yuba cheese / 2 min. walk from Arashiyama Sta. on the Randen Line

Saga Cuisine [Ryoya] has been located in Arashiyama for over 70 years. At the Hondori branch, you can take out tempura prepared by craftsmen using traditional Japanese techniques. The fish bones are carefully removed to create a smooth texture, and the more you chew, the more the flavor of the fish spreads. In addition to the most popular Yuba Cheese, the restaurant also offers a variety of other tastes that will make you want to come back again and again, such as Shrimp Mayo and Tako Negi Sakure.

Ryo Ya's Yuba Cheese

Yuba cheese 500 yen. The chewy texture, the crispiness of the freshly fried yuba, and the melted cheese are addictive. No eggs or flour used.

Appearance of RYOYA

Eating and drinking space/eat-in available, use of benches along the Katsura River recommended.
Access/2 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 10 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, 15 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

Ryoya Main Street

8.Best-before date: 1 minute! [An Butter Taiyaki by [Mamemono Taiyaki] / 1 min. walk from Arashiyama Sta. on the Arashiyama Randen Line.

The cute round shape of Mamemono and Taiyaki makes you want to take a picture of it. The taiyakis are freshly baked and served as soon as possible, so you can enjoy them fresh and hot. The an-butter taiyaki is made with precious Hokkaido Hidaka butter, which is boldly inserted right in front of you. The shelf life is only one minute. Enjoy the marriage of anko (red bean paste) and butter before the butter melts away.

An Butter Taiyaki with Mame-mono and Taiyaki

One an-butter taiyaki is 390 yen. Soft and fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside, the pancake-like batter is also remarkable!

Appearance of Mamemono and Taiyaki

Eating and drinking space: Benches available in Arashiyama Shoryuen
Access/1 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 10 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, 12 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

Mamemono and Taiyaki Arashiyama Honten

  • Mamemono and Taiyaki (bean and vegetable pancakes), Arashiyama Honten
  • 1F Arashiyama Shoryuen, 40-8 Sagano-baba-cho, Tenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • Tel. 075-354-6166
  • 10:00-17:00
  • 7 days a week
  • https://mamemono.com/

9.Limited to Arashiyama! [Tea Tea Bars at Mar Blanche / 1 minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Arashiyama Randen Line.

The Arashiyama branch of Mar Blanche, famous for its tea sweets, a staple of Kyoto souvenirs, offers ice cream eclairs perfect for a stroll. The milky, rich Uji green tea soft serve and the crunchy cookie eclair are a perfect match. A pinch of salt, a secret ingredient, enhances the flavor of the aromatic green tea.

Mar Blanche's Tea Tea Sticks

Strolling ice cream eclair tea tea stick 500 yen, available only at the Arashiyama store. To keep the dough moist, they squeeze soft-serve ice cream after receiving your order.

Exterior view of Mar Blanche

Eating and drinking space: Benches available in Arashiyama Shoryuen
Access/1 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 10 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, 12 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

Mar Blanche Arashiyama

  • Mar Blanche Arashiyama Ten
  • 1F Arashiyama Shoryuen, in front of Saga Tenryuji Gate, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
  • Tel. 075-862-5656
  • 10:00-17:00
  • 7 days a week
  • https://www.malebranche.co.jp/

10.Goes well with drinks! [Rabbit meat pie at Ponte Luna / 3-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Randen Line

Ponte Luna is Arashiyama's first specialty pie store. The pies are just the right size for when you are hungry, and the slow-baked dough is fluffy and crispy. The meat pies are made with lean beef, mushrooms, and onions. The meat has a concentrated flavor, and the ginger and sansho (Japanese pepper) give it a slightly Japanese flavor.

Ponteluna's Rabbit Meat Pie

Rabbit meat pie 540 yen. The rabbit with red eyes is the charm point. You can take it home and have it for breakfast!

Exterior view of Ponteluna

Eating and drinking space / Eat-in space available inside the restaurant
Access/3 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 10 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station, 11 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

Ponte Luna

  • Ponte Luna
  • 37-17 Saga Tenryuji Zoujicho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
  • Tel. 075-861-0117
  • 11:00-18:00
  • Closed on Thursdays
  • https://ponteluna.com/

11.[Pudding at Kyopurin / 2-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Randen Line

A pudding specialty store owned by Maizuru restaurant Ameiro Bistro Aruru. The pudding uses local ingredients such as Hiraya milk from Tango, and has a nostalgic flavor with a strong egg taste. The package was designed by Masumi Ishikawa, a modern ukiyoe woodblock print artist, and is popular as a souvenir.

Kyo-fu-rin Pudding

From left: Kyo-Purin plain 500 yen, caramel 530 yen, matcha 520 yen. Other limited-time-only flavors are also on standby.

Appearance of Kyo-fu-rin

Eating and drinking space / Eat-in space available inside the restaurant
Access/2 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 10 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station, 11 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

Kyoto-style dignified

  • sweetened rice-flour dumplings mixed with adzuki beans (eaten on the day of the boar)
  • 37-17 Saga Tenryuji Zoujicho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
  • Tel. 075-285-3468
  • 10:00-18:00
  • Closed on Thursdays
  • https://www.instagram.com/kyo.purin

12.Taste Kyoto's famous sweets [Otabe] Nokotabe monaka soft / 2-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Randen Line

At the Arashiyama branch of Otabe, a famous confectionery company in Kyoto, we found a gourmet food that allows you to taste otabe and yatsuhashi together. The soft-serve ice cream is sandwiched between two pieces of ice cream, topped with five different colors of arare, yatsuhashi, and the green tea flavor of kotabe, a bite-size otabe. First, sip on the yatsuhashi to taste the soft-serve ice cream, then close the monaka and enjoy the feeling of being one with the mochi.

Otabe Arashiyama store - Kotabe monaka soft

Kotabe monaka soft drinks, available only at the Arashiyama store, are 500 yen each (from left to right: milk/mixed/matcha). Gift items such as otabe and yatsuhashi are also available in the store, making it a good place to pick out souvenirs.

Exterior view of Otabe Ranzan Store

Eating and drinking space: available inside the restaurant depending on the time of year and time of day *If not available, use the benches at the foot of the Watarigatsu Bridge
Access/2 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 10 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station, 11 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

Otabe Arashiyama

  • Otabe Ashirasayama marten (Martes melampus)
  • 37-14 Saga Tenryuji Zoujicho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
  • Tel. 075-468-1720
  • 10:00-17:00 *Opening hours vary depending on the season.
  • 7 days a week
  • https://www.otabe.kyoto.jp/

13.Banana juice from Banana Juice Factory / 6-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Randen Line

BANANA JUICE FACTORY is a small juice bar located at the entrance to the bamboo grove path, a sightseeing spot in Arashiyama. Banana juice made from ripe bananas and Kyoto milk is soft, creamy, and refreshing. The sweetness of the ingredients spreads so well that it is hard to believe that no sugar is used. Another popular menu item is the black honey and soybean flour banana parfait made with ripe bananas. This Japanese sweet with a double serving of rich vanilla ice cream is also available for take-out. If you want to be comforted by the gentle natural sweetness, this is the place to go.

Banana Juice from Banana Juice Factory

Kyo Matcha Banana Juice, a luxurious mix of Uji green tea, 700 yen. Visitors from overseas also rave about it, saying it is the best drink they have had in Japan!

Appearance of Banana Juice Factory

Eating and drinking space/eat-in available
Access/6 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 8 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, 17 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere
Editor's Voice.
A surprisingly secluded rest spot nestled at the entrance to a bamboo grove! It is a little secluded, so check it out to make sure you don't miss it. You will be greeted by the friendly owner.

BANANA JUICE FACTORY

14.A big impact! [Mitarashi dumplings from Kotimo Honpo / 5-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Randen Line

The Japanese sweets store [Koto Imo Honpo] is located near the entrance to the bamboo grove path. In the fall, as the name suggests, sweet potato chips, daikaimo, and other sweet potato foods for takeout are available for purchase. Another specialty is the large Mitarashi dumplings. The dumplings are served in a cup filled with sauce, so be sure to dip them in the sauce while biting into the dumpling.

Seared Mitarashi from Ancient Imo Honpo

A large ball of roasted dumplings is fragrant and seared, 290 yen per dumpling. The special sweet soy sauce sauce matches the chewy dumplings.

Exterior view of the Old Capital Imo Honpo

Eating and drinking space / Eat-in space available inside the restaurant
Access/5 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 7 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, 16 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

Old Capital Imo Honpo

  • the old school of Japanese poetry
  • 2-1 Tateishi-cho, Tenryuji Saga, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
  • Tel. 075-864-1212
  • 9:30-18:00 *Close when sold out
  • Irregular holidays
  • https://www.instagram.com/kotoimohonpo/

15.Take a break and enjoy a cappuccino at Yojiya Cafe / 10-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Randen Line

The café, run by Yojiya, a well-known brand of oil absorbent paper, offers popular menu items such as face parfait and face cappuccino, both designed with Yojiya's logo. If you get tired of strolling around, take a break at this stylish cafe built in an old private house. Aburatori-gami (oil absorbent paper) is also available for purchase, so stop by for some shopping.

Yojiya Cafe's special cappuccino

Eat-in Yojiya's special cappuccino 800 yen. Take-out is 680 yen and is handed to you in a paper cup.

Appearance of Yojiya Cafe

Eating and drinking space/eat-in available
Access/10 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 7 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, 16 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

Yojiya Cafe Sagano Arashiyama

  • Yojiya Cafe Saga no Arashiyama Ten
  • 2 Tateishi-cho, Tenryuji Saga, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
  • Tel. 075-865-2213
  • Eat-in / 10:00-18:00 (LO/17:30)
    Takeout/10:00-17:30
  • 7 days a week
  • https://yojiyacafe.com/

16.Enjoy the aroma of tea [CHAVATY] soft serve ice cream / 5-minute walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station

The tea latte specialty store [CHAVATY], which uses carefully selected high-quality tea leaves, offers take-out tea soft serve ice cream with a rich aroma that only a tea specialty store can provide. The tea leaves are crushed and made as they are, so you can enjoy the whole tea's true flavor. In addition to the authentic taste, the rounded shape of the ice cream is also a photo-worthy feature of the shop.

Ciabatti's soft serve ice cream

Hojicha soft serve ice cream 590 yen. Roasted tea made by the charcoal roasting method is used. The rich roasted aroma, which can only be produced by charcoal roasting, is enchanting!

Exterior view of Ciabatti

Eating and drinking space / Use benches along the Katsura River
Access/6 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 7 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station, 15 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

CHAVATY Kyoto Arashiyama

  • Chavati Kyouto Arashiyama
  • Saga Nakanojima-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
  • Tel.080-4055-6978
  • 10:00-19:00
  • 7 days a week
  • https://chavaty.jp/

17.Terakoya Honpo's Hanabi Dango for a good look / 10-minute walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station.

Terakoya Honpo, also known for its wet Okaki, offers colorful dumplings perfect for eating and walking around, exclusively at its Arashiyama store. The chewy dumplings are topped with seasonal red bean paste, and this fall, you can enjoy one filled with autumn flavors such as purple sweet potato red bean paste, baked sweet potato red bean paste, dark Uji green tea red bean paste, and chestnut red bean paste.

Terakoya Honpo's Huami Dango

The gorgeous 350 yen per dumpling, available only in Arashiyama, is so gorgeous that you will want to take a picture of it. The store has an excellent location along the Katsura River right in front of it.

Exterior view of Terakoya Honpo

Eating and drinking space / No eating and drinking space in the restaurant. Take out and use benches at the foot of Watarigatsu Bridge or along the Katsura River.
Access/3 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 10 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station, 12 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

Editor's Voice.
They look cute when photographed with kimonos. In addition to dumplings, there are also wet okaki in various flavors.

Okaki-Dokoro Terakoya Honpo Arashiyama Store

  • Okakitokoro Terakoya Honpo Arashiyama Ten
  • 1F Kyoto Arashiyama AKOGAREYA, 37-8 Saga Tenryuji Zoujicho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • Tel. 075-882-0760
  • 10:00-17:30, Saturday, Sunday and holidays 10:00-18:00
  • Irregular holidays
  • https://www.telacoya.co.jp/company/

18.Tsuru-Dora (crane dumplings) from Tsuruya Chosei that bring happiness / 2-minute walk from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station

At the Arashiyama branch of Tsuruya Chosei, which explores the possibilities of new Kyoto sweets while preserving tradition, cute cranes with dull eyes are waiting for their cue. The Tsuru Dorayaki is made of white bean dumplings named Tsurumaru, which are sandwiched between cranes, adding cuteness and chewiness to the dorayaki carefully baked by artisans.

Tsuruya Chosei's Tsuru Dora

Tsuru Dora 500 yen per piece, matcha set 1100 yen. The red bean paste is moderately sweet and goes well with matcha green tea or coffee.

Exterior view of Tsuruya Chosei

Eating and drinking space/eat-in space available
Access/2 min. walk from JR Saga-Arashiyama Stn., 8 min. walk from Randen Arashiyama Stn., 20 min. walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Stn.
MAP ishere

Editor's Voice.
I fell in love with Tsurumaru's eyes at first sight...

Tsuruya Chosei Arashiyama Store

  • Tsuruya Chosei Arashiyama Ten
  • 4-1 Imabori-cho, Tenryuji Saga, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • Tel. 075-366-6470
  • 9:00-17:00
  • Irregular holidays
  • https://kyofuzei.jp/

19.Satisfy your stomach and your mind! [Rice burgers at Nakagawa Hatsumeido / 3-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Arashiyama Randen Line

Nakagawa Invention Hall was opened by the brothers who owned Chalakusouju, a kitchen car restaurant, with the concept of "enjoying truly delicious food with new ideas. The dashimaki rice burger is an original burger layered with Japanese ingredients. The savory aroma of the burnt soy sauce in the rice bun, the sour taste of the shibazuke pickles, and the freshness of the shiso leaves come together to create a burger that will fill you with happiness as you continue eating.

Rice burger at Nakagawa Invention Hall

The dashimaki rice burger is 700 yen. The dashimaki is grilled to order, and when you bite into it, the dashi will overflow in your mouth!

Nakagawa Invention Store

Eating and drinking space available in front of the restaurant
Access/3 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 6 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, 15 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
MAP ishere

Nakagawa Kaido

20.Extra! Take-out gourmet] [Kyoto Kin-no-hana Saga Arashiyama-ten] Mont Blanc sweet potato dumplings / 1 min. walk from JR Saga Arashiyama Stn.

At Kyoto Kinnohana, a store specializing in sweet potato and chestnut sweets, you will find stick-type Mont Blanc sweet potato dumplings that are perfect for takeout. The chewy dumplings are filled with mild sweet potato red bean paste and topped with a moist, rich roasted chestnut paste, allowing you to enjoy a variety of flavors at once.

Kinnohana's Arashiyama sweet potato dango

From left: Takebayashi imo dango Uji green tea flavor, Arashiyama imo dango roasted chestnut flavor, 600 yen each. They are packaged in a transparent pack to take home. A lineup of products that potato and chestnut lovers can't get enough of, such as crispy university potatoes and potato kenpi-perfect for gift-giving.

Appearance of Kinnohana

Access/10 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 1 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, 25 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
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Editor's Voice.
Why not go a little further and visit Turtle Island Park?

Kyoto Kinnohana Saga Arashiyama

  • Kyoto Kinnohana Sagarashiyamaten
  • EBISU92 Building 101, 9-2 Kuramichicho, Saga Tenryuji, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
  • Tel.075-812-9878
  • 10:00-18:00
  • Irregular holidays
  • https://www.instagram.com/_kin.no.hana_/

21.Extra! Take-out gourmet] Croquettes at [Nakamuraya Souzai Seisakujo] / 3-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Randen Line

Kyoto croquettes made with plenty of Japanese black beef from a specialty restaurant [Kyoto Arashiyama Nakamuraya] are loved not only for eating on the go, but also as a side dish for dinner, a snack when you are hungry, and for a wide range of other occasions. The unique sweetness of the wagyu beef and the unique crispiness created by the original frying oil give the croquettes a nostalgic taste.

Croquettes from Nakamuraya Delicatessen

One Kyoto croquette is 300 yen. Copped bread with croquette sandwiched in it and beef cutlet sandwiches using Kyoto beef are also popular.

Exterior view of Nakamuraya Delicatessen

Access/3 min. walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, 5 min. walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, 17 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
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Editor's Voice.
It has fans among celebrities and has even been featured on TV. The batter is so thin that you can eat it easily even if you are full.

Nakamuraya Delicatessen Factory

  • Nakamuraya Economic and Fiscal Policy Institute
  • 1 Saga Tenryuji Zoujicho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
  • Tel. 075-863-1888
  • 9:00-18:00
  • Closed on Mondays (the next day if Monday is a holiday)
  • https://www.nakamurayasouzaiseisakusyo.net/
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