［Seiko, a lotus root confectionery, was served at the end of the meal at Kodaiji WAKUDEN. It is made by kneading lotus root starch and wasanbon sugar. You can enjoy its refined sweetness, chewy texture, and smooth texture with the refreshing flavor of bamboo grass leaves. The process of wrapping them in bamboo leaves is done by hand so as not to spoil the delicate texture.

商品／れんこん菓子 西湖（せいこ）紙箱5本入 2484円
Expiration date / 4 days from manufacturing date if refrigerated
Sales location / JR Kyoto Isetan B1F
Recommended scene according to the store staff / The special fresh confections, which are hand-wrapped in fresh bamboo leaves, are individually wrapped, making them a good souvenir to take home.
Editor's Comment: This is one of Kyoto's best known omotoze. One bite and you will be surprised at how smooth it is.
Online shop sales / Yes
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Since its establishment in 1790, Kyoto's leading tea store "Fukujuen" has been dedicated to tea. The "Tatsumi" in the Kyoto-only product "Miyako no Tatsumi" means "southeast" in the direction of Kyoto, and refers to Uji, which is located in the Tatsumi district of Kyoto. It is characterized by the refreshing aroma and rich flavor unique to Uji tea. Enjoy a cup of blissful tea while experiencing the traditional tea-making techniques that have been built up in this area for generations.

Product: Uji green tea, Tatsumi Miyako, 50g bag, 1,620 yen
Shelf life / 270 days from manufacture at room temperature
Sales location / Fukujuen Kyokomachi Store
Recommended scene according to the store staff / The elegant product name is appropriate for the aftermath of your trip, and the elegant packaging gives you a sense of Japanese culture, making it a recommended souvenir to conclude your sightseeing in Kyoto.
Editor's Comment / Choosing tea as a Kyoto souvenir is somewhat chic and mature.
Online shop sales / None

Nijo Wakasaya, which has been delivering Kyoto sweets loved for more than 100 years, sells cute little boxes with snow, moon, and flowers painted on them. The box is filled with kuzu-yu, which is a thick, thick soup made by simply pouring hot water into the box. Snow is a simple pure white kuzuyu, moon is green tea flavored, and flowers are shiruko (sweet red-bean soup). The Tsuki and Hana boxes also have a fun trick: when hot water is poured over the Tsuki and Hana boxes, a staggered bird and arare (arare) made from grilled bran float to the surface.

商品／不老泉3個入1296円／6個入2786円
Shelf life: 30 days at room temperature
Sales location / JR Kyoto Isetan B1F
京都ポルタおみやげ街道2F、新幹線構内2F 京老舗の味舞妓・京のみやげ、PLUSTA Giftアスティ京都、PLUSTA京都幹線中央改札内でも購入可
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編集部コメント／創業100年を超える老舗ならではの信頼感と、安定の美味しさ。葛湯好きには特に嬉しい贈り物です。
Online shop sales / Yes
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Since its establishment in 1847, Midori-juan Shimizu has maintained its traditions and techniques handed down from one generation to the next, and its skilled craftsmen pursue authentic taste, shape, and color in their handmade kompeito sugar. The set includes popular flavors such as richly flavored strawberry, refreshing lemon, and clear, refreshing natural water cider. The shiny kompeito sugar loosens in your mouth when you bite into it, allowing you to fully enjoy the original taste of the ingredients in a single piece.

Product: kompeito assortment of three kinds (strawberry, lemon, natural water cider / 45g each), 2,501 yen
Shelf life / 1 year at room temperature from date of manufacture
Sales location / JR Kyoto Isetan B1F
Recommended scene according to the store staff / This assortment allows you to enjoy popular flavors that are nurtured over time by kompeito specialty stores. It can be used for various occasions such as small gifts, festivals and celebrations.
Editor's Comment / A wide variety of flavors is also appealing. There is fun to be had in choosing the right one for the season.
Online shop sales / None

At Nishikiri, a long-established shop selling traditional Kyoto pickles, you can purchase products perfect for gift-giving wrapped in a tasteful furoshiki (wrapping cloth). The set includes two bags of "Aka-Shiso-Murasaki no" (cucumber pickled with red shiso and myoga) and "Aji-Suguki," which allows you to enjoy suguki seasoned in a way unique to [Nishikari]. The furoshiki is available in five colors: purple, green, orange, gold, and red. Enjoy the traditional taste of Kyoto at home.

商品／京づつみ（赤しそむらさきの50g／味すぐき40g）756円
Shelf life / At least 1 month at room temperature
販売場所／京都ポルタ2F 京名菓・名菜処 亰
おみやげ小路 京小町店、近鉄京都駅店の他、キヨスクや新幹線コンコース（改札内）でも購入可
Recommended scene according to the store staff/ Since it is sold only in Kyoto, it is a perfect souvenir for yourself as a memento of your trip. Furoshiki can also be used as a lunch cloth or bento wrapper.
Editor's Comment: This product conveys the elegance and politeness typical of Kyoto. It would be a safe choice as a gift for a superior person.
Online shop sales / Yes
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