Chirimen sansho is cooked by a lady in the garden of the temple [Shoboin] in Omiya Matsubara. Chirimenjako, which is plump and elegantly cooked, is tangy with the addition of real Japanese pepper at the end. The lovely small boxes are all hand-painted by his wife, with motifs of the seasons and the scenery of Kyoto. The perfect size for small gifts and souvenirs is also nice.

Product / Chirimen small box, 35g, 648 yen
Shelf life / 32 days in refrigeration, including the day of manufacture
Sales location / Isetan JR Kyoto B1F (Taste of Long-established and Famous Stores Selection Area)
Recommended scene according to the store staff/ The package of the small box changes seasonally, so you can enjoy a different picture. Since it is a small box, it is recommended as a small souvenir.
Editor's Comment / With all the cute packages available, I look forward to trying to decide which one to choose.
Online shop sales / None

Yubasho, a long-established yuba store established in 1885, proposes fresh yuba as a Kyoto souvenir, whereas dried yuba has been the main product. The souvenir set, which includes popular products such as nama-yuba, kumiage-yuba, yuba chirimen, and special dashi soy sauce, is a bargain item available only at the Kyoto Station store, and comes with an original cold bag that can be carried around for about 8 hours. Yubasho's fresh yuba, which is made using a unique raising method, is thin, high-quality, and fluffy. Made only with carefully selected soybeans and groundwater, it is high in protein and full of the flavor of soybeans.

商品／京都駅店限定お土産セット（生湯葉5枚／くみあげ湯葉200g／湯葉ちりめん70g／特製だし醤油／オリジナル保冷バック付）4050円
Consumption period / Nama-yuba: 4 days refrigerated / Kumiage-yuba: 4 days refrigerated / Yuba Chirimen: 14 days refrigerated / Special dashi soy sauce: about 6 months
Sales location / ASTY Kyoto 1F West Area
Recommended scene according to the store staff / You can enjoy all the popular yuba at Yubasho, so we recommend it when you are not sure which one to choose. It is also easy to take home.
Editor's Comment／This luxurious set allows you to enjoy three types of yuba at once. Comes with a cold storage bag so you can take it home with you without worry.
Online shop sales / None

Founded in 1860, Gion Tsujiri continues to introduce the rich taste and enjoyment of Uji tea. Gatto-bubu financier is a baked pastry made with rice flour that has a delightful, chewy texture. Gatobubu" means "tea" in the Kyoto dialect, and the rich, sweet matcha tea goes well with the moist dough.

商品／がとーぶぶ6個箱入り（抹茶／ほうじ茶フィナンシェ 各3個）2052円
賞味期限／製造日より常温で約80日
Sales location / Kyoto Station, Hachijo Exit 1F West Area, Asty Road
Recommended scene according to the store staff: The sophisticated packaging and the financier with Gyuhi sandwiched in between embody "Ongo Chishin" (the concept of "learning from the past") in a blend of Japanese and Western flavors. It is chosen as a product that is uniquely Kyoto.
Editor's Comment / A new type of financier with a chunky texture.
Online shop sales / Yes
To purchase from onlinehere

1803（享和3）年創業の老舗和菓子店が生み出した新しい和菓子。羊羹を薄いシート状にしたスライスようかんはパンにのせて焼くと、とろりと溶け出し熱々の小倉バタートーストになる。丹波大納言小豆のつぶ餡羊羹に、塩を利かせたバター羊羹とケシの実をトッピングして味のアクセントに。

Product / Sliced yokan <Ogura butter> 2 pieces 540 yen
Shelf life: 14 days at room temperature
Sales location / JR Kyoto Isetan B1F
Also available at PLUSTA Gift Asty Kyoto across from the Shinkansen Hachijo Exit ticket gate
Recommended scene according to the store staff / This is an idea product that is often featured in the media, and is popular as a small Kyoto souvenir for friends and family.
Editor's Comment: This is sure to be the talk of the town if you give it as a souvenir!
Online shop sales / Yes
To purchase from onlinehere

Founded in 1955, Baikal is a confectionery store in Kyoto. The small, adorable and cute-shaped Happy Tsumugi Pie was created to make their signature apple pie even easier to hand over and eat. You can enjoy the rich aroma of the red apple pulp from Aomori Prefecture and the fresh Japanese butter.

Product: Happy Tsumugi Pie - apple - 1000 yen for 3 pieces
Expiration date: about 14 days at room temperature
Sales location / Kyoto Porta B1F West area
Recommended occasions according to the store staff: Perfect for sharing with family and close friends to look back on the wonderful memories of Kyoto. It goes well with any beverage, so it is recommended as a tea snack.
Editor's Comment / The easy-to-eat size and cute bag-shaped package are appealing. It is also perfect as a small souvenir.
Online shop sales / Yes
To purchase from onlinehere