The owner, Mr. Nanushigawa, who honed his skills as a craftsman at a long-established store, opened his own shop in 2020 with his husband, who is also a chef. Even people who are unfamiliar with Japanese sweets will want to try such sweets as Antonio and Lara, which is based on the characters in Hans Christian Andersen's novel Improvisational Poets. There are also products that will become.

Product / Antonio and Lara 940 yen
(Can be booked online)
Shelf life: 3 days when refrigerated

Worked as the chief barista for [Ogawa Coffee] and won prizes at domestic and international competitions. Barista Akihiro Okada opened [Okaffe kyoto] in 2016. As the next place of hospitality, I chose a Temari cream puff specialty store. Not just one, but two. The size and taste are perfect. The take-out case is also made of round wappa, which is sure to bring smiles to the faces of both the giver and the recipient.

Product / Temari cream puff 1 piece 280 yen ~
Expiration date: Same day if refrigerated

At the glasses select shop [kolme kyoto], which was reopened in the spring of 2022, the sale of dumplings has started. Despite being a dumpling from an eyewear store, the taste is authentic. The charcoal-grilled fragrant dumplings are made with glutinous rice, so they are characterized by their chewy texture and smooth texture.

Product/Omotase dango (9 pieces) Mitarashi 700 yen, strained bean paste and tsubuan 800 yen each
Expiration date: Until the next day at room temperature or refrigerated

A sister shop of [Jazz Toyokan], which opened in Yufuin in 2016, their flagship product is jazz yokan that mimics a piano keyboard. “Even though I just come here to have a cup of coffee, I find myself in contact with books, music, and art…I wanted to create a place like that,” says Tanigawa, the owner of the shop. After enjoying coffee and yokan in the library space with jazz music, stop by the gallery in the back where exhibitions and projects are held regularly.

Product/Cube & Slice Set 695 yen~
(Can be booked online)
Expiration date/around 12 days

A financier specialty store that opened in 2021. The freshly baked financier, with its irresistible sweet buttery aroma, is crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, and surprisingly light. You can buy one or more freshly baked for yourself as well as souvenirs.

Product / Gift box (4 pieces) 880 yen ~
(Online sales available)
Best before date/14 days