Gion Kyokurara Gion 祇園 京くらら 祇園店
- Area
- Kyoto
- Access and surrounding information
- Access and surrounding information
Delight in Traditional "Kyoto Namafu" Sweets
This take-out specialty shop is located approximately a seven-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Electric Railway. The shop offers a wide variety of innovative namafu sweets, including the classic series Dengaku miso, tsubu-an (chunky red bean paste), and koshian (smooth red bean paste). Unique flavours such as "Bacon Maki Roll", "Age Bubu Arare (crispy rice crackers)", and "Shibazuke (salted pickle with red shiso leaf)" are also available. Each stick is 350 yen, making it easy to enjoy the traditional taste of Kyoto with its distinctive chewy texture. The cute appearance of the treats also makes them popular for social media. Other offerings include fried chicken, gelato, "Aburi-fu (grilled wheat gluten with a secret miso sauce)", amazake (sweet fermented rice drink), chilled lemonade, and various teas and other drinks. Located near Yasaka Shrine, it’s perfect for snacking while sightseeing and also makes a great souvenir.
A Fun Treat for School Trips and Sightseeing Strolls
The shop is located in front of "Yasaka Shrine" in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, and the "namafu" sweets are a convenient way to enjoy Kyoto's specialties. They are colorful and cute, making them perfect for taking photos while eating and walking around during your sightseeing trip, and are recommended for creating memories of your trip. If you visit Kyoto, be sure to stop by.
A Colourful Assortment of Cute Toppings for "Kyoto Namafu"
The original sweets of "Kyoto Namafu" have a diverse lineup of red bean paste flavors such as purple sweet potato, black sesame, strawberry, ramune, peach, cherry blossom bean paste, hojicha (roasted green tea), matcha, baked sweet potato, and yuzu. Other flavors include "Age Bubu Arare (crispy rice crackers)" and "Bacon Maki Roll" which are so gorgeous you'll want to take a photo. Enjoy them in your favorite combinations.
