Gion Kyokurara Asakusa 祇園 京くらら 浅草店
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Enjoy Kyoto Namafu Sweets on Your Stroll Through Asakusa
Gion Kyokurara Asakusa is a takeaway shop for "Kyoto Namafu" Asakusa, Taito Ward, Tokyo. The shop offers a wide variety of innovative namafu sweets, including the classic series: "Dengaku Miso" (miso), "Tsubu-an" (chunky red bean paste), and "Koshian" (smooth red bean paste). Unique flavours such as "Bacon Maki Roll" (bacon), "Age Bubu Arare" (crispy rice crackers), and seasonal sweets. Each stick is 350 yen, making it easy to enjoy the traditional taste of Kyoto with its distinctive chewy texture. The colourful and charming appearance of these 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 ramune, tea, and other beverages. Located near Asakusa’s major tourist attractions, it’s ideal for snacking while sightseeing and is also a great choice for a souvenir.
Just Steps from Asakusa’s Famous Spots, Great for Walking and Eating
Located approximately a two-minute walk from "Furaijinmon Gate of Kinryuzan Sensoji Temple", it's perfect for perfect for strolling and snacking. The shop also has chairs so it's convenient for taking a break. The "namafu" sweets are a Kyoto specialty that you can easily enjoy, and they're also colorful, so they're fun to take photos of and look great on social media. We recommend them for creating memories of your trip.
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. There are also popular "Age Bubu Arare" (crispy rice crackers) and seasonal limited sweets, so you can enjoy tasting your favorite combinations.
