Gion Tsujiri Houjicha

Gion Tsujiri

Gently roasted from the inside through a sand oven, this houjicha has a strong aroma but light flavor. Pairing well with both sweet and savory snacks, it is the perfect palate cleanser.

Common Allergies
N/A
May Contain Traces Of
N/A
Flavor
Bold
Diet
Vegeterian
Origin
Kyoto

Yatsuhashi

Shogoin Yatsuhashi

Unchanged since its conception 330 years ago, this traditional confectionery is made using only rice flour, sugar and nikki, Japanese cinnamon. Baked into the shape of a Japanese zither called koto, it is dedicated to famous composer Yatsuhashi Kengyo.

Common Allergies
Soy
May Contain Traces Of
N/A
Flavor
Sweet
Diet
Vegetarian
Origin
Kyoto

Kinako Mochi

Iwatsuka Confectionery

Arare, despite its crunchy rather than chewy texture, is also a type of mochi. This one is sprinkled with kinako soybean flour and wasanbon, an extremely fine-grained Japanese sugar.

Common Allergies
Wheat, Soy
May Contain Traces Of
Eggs, Dairy, Peanuts, Shrimp, Crab
Flavor
Sweet
Diet
Vegetarian
Origin
Niigata

Kyoto Candy

Amesho Sawahara

Handmade by a Kyoto craftsman exclusively for Sakuraco, these traditional hard candies come in six classic Japanese flavors: Brown sugar, Japanese mint, matcha, shiso, ginger and plum. Their special finish and deep flavor are testimony to the craftsmanship behind them.

Common Allergies
Sesame
May Contain Traces Of
Dairy
Flavor
Sweet
Diet
Vegetarian
Origin
Kyoto

Mangetsu Pon Ama-Kara Soy Sauce

Matsuoka Confectionery

With its 100th birthday rapidly approaching, this rich, soy sauce flavored senbei has been a favorite of young and old for a while. With its round shape reminiscent of the full moon, the auspicious rabbit was chosen for its cute retro packaging.

Common Allergies
Wheat, Soy
May Contain Traces Of
N/A
Flavor
Savory
Diet
Vegetarian
Origin
Osaka

Tsukimi Plate

Dibajon

Kyoto’s Yasaka pagoda is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. Towering over the picturesque wooden houses of the Higashiyama district, it offers the perfect foreground for the tsukimi festival. Working with a local ceramist, we decided to bring this tsukimi feeling to you with this exclusive plate.

Dishwasher Safe: No

Common Allergies
N/A
May Contain Traces Of
N/A
Flavor
N/A
Diet
N/A
Origin
Kanagawa

Retro Animal Yochi Cookie

Shimura Kaseido

These classic sugar-glazed cookies in the shape of animals and auspicious symbols are bound to unleash nostalgia in anyone biting into them. With their satisfying crunch followed by a light sweetness they are perfect for spicing up a cup of tea.

Common Allergies
Dairy, Wheat, Gelatin
May Contain Traces Of
Eggs, Soy, Peanuts, Cashews
Flavor
Sweet
Diet
Non-Vegetarian
Origin
Saitama

Kyoto Houjicha Latte Pudding

Morihaku Confectionery

Confectionery experts Morihaku collaborated with us for another Sakuraco tsukimi exclusive. Mixing traditional and modern, this pudding combines the rich aroma of Kyoto houjicha with a gentle sweetness.

Common Allergies
Dairy, Soy
May Contain Traces Of
N/A
Flavor
Sweet
Diet
Vegetarian
Origin
Gifu

Kyoto Moon Viewing Gaufrette

Gion Tsujiri

Japan’s most famous matcha is grown in the city of Uji in Kyoto prefecture. Gion Tsujiri began growing their prized matcha here in 1860, with their time-consuming method of stone-grinding unchanged since then. This Sakuraco exclusive sandwiches rich Uji matcha cream between two crisp wafers branded with a tsukimi theme.

Common Allergies
Eggs, Dairy, Soy
May Contain Traces Of
N/A
Flavor
Sweet
Diet
Vegetarian
Origin
Kyoto

Soba Boro

Taniguchi

Boro is the Portuguese word for cake and gives a hint to the origin of this buckwheat treat. One of Japan’s very first ‘Western style Japanese sweets’, boro are light cookies with a biscotti-like texture perfect for an afternoon tea snack. Boro made with buckwheat like these are a Kyoto specialty and a popular souvenir.

Common Allergies
Eggs, Wheat, Buckwheat
May Contain Traces Of
N/A
Flavor
Sweet
Diet
Vegetarian
Origin
Kyoto

Wasabi Pistachio & Soy Cashew

Mametomi Honpo

Creating traditional bean focused confectioneries since 1908, Mametomi Honpo recently introduced a new line of nut snacks with cute maiko designs called Komamehan.

The soy sauce covered cashews are perfect for a light afternoon snack with tea. For those who enjoy a spicy snack, try the wasabi covered pistachios .

Common Allergies
Dairy, Wheat / Wheat, Cashews, Soy
May Contain Traces Of
Eggs, Dairy, Buckwheat, Peanuts, Sesame, Almonds, Walnuts, Cashews, Soy, Peaches, Shrimp, Squid, Mackerel, Pork, Gelatin
Flavor
Savory
Diet
Vegetarian
Origin
Kyoto

Matcha Cream Senbei

Seki Confectionery

In business since 1918, Seki Confectionery are specialists in manufacturing senbei rice crackers. Inspired by gaufrette wafers, they use their crisp senbei to sandwich Uji matcha cream.

Common Allergies
Eggs, Dairy, Wheat, Soy
May Contain Traces Of
Buckwheat, Peanuts
Flavor
Swet
Diet
Vegetarian
Origin
Kyoto

Satsumaimo Bread

Tokyo Bread

Japan’s satsumaimo sweet potato has a notably sweeter taste compared to its Western counterparts. Taste its rich flavor with this fluffy bread.

Common Allergies
Eggs, Dairy, Wheat, Soy, Apples
May Contain Traces Of
N/A
Flavor
Sweet
Diet
Vegetarian
Origin
Toyama

Yuzu Dorayaki

Suzuya Ginkakuji

Highly particular about sourcing only the finest local ingredients, Kyoto-based Suzuya are focusing on only the highest quality dorayaki. Combining pastry made with Mie Prefecture grown wheat with refreshing Yuzu grown in Ehime Prefecture, they certainly succeeded with this one.

Common Allergies
Eggs, Wheat
May Contain Traces Of
Dairy, Soy
Flavor
Sweet
Diet
Vegetarian
Origin
Kyoto

Tanba Black Bean Arare

Morihaku Confectionery

Tanba black soybeans are a specialty grown in the Kyoto area. They are a popular ingredient for traditional Japanese desserts. Discover them with this crunchy arare.

Common Allergies
Soy
May Contain Traces Of
Eggs, Dairy, Wheat, Peanuts, Almonds, Sesame, Apples, Shrimp, Crab, Squid, Beef, Salmon, Chicken, Pork, Gelatin
Flavor
Savory
Diet
Vegetarian
Origin
Gifu
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Culture

Home to world heritage architecture accommodating artisans and geisha, a visit to Kyoto is like a trip back in time.

Traditional Sweets

Just as woodworking, pottery and calligraphy skills have been passed through generations in Kyoto, so has confectionery making.

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