La Clochet Hirano ラ・クロシェット・ヒラノ
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Western-Style Sweets Crafted With Ingredients From Maizuru
Founded in the early Meiji era, "La Clochet Hirano" is a long-established Western-style pastry shop in Maizuru City, Kyoto, with a history spanning nearly a century. The showcase features beautifully crafted fresh pastries made with seasonal fruit, alongside an appealing selection of baked goods and seasonal sweets ideal for gifts and souvenirs. Many creations reflect local ingredients and nearby landmarks, including the popular Maizuru Chatta, made with locally grown tea leaves. Named after the Maizuru dialect phrase yo kitechatta—a warm local way of saying "welcome"—it remains a favorite takeaway for visitors.
Tea-Infused Dacquoise Featuring Local Specialty Leaves
"Maizuru Chatta," with its unique name combining the local dialect and Maizuru tea, uses tea leaves from Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture, which won the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' Director-General's Award at the National Tea Appraisal. This exquisite product features a fluffy meringue-based batter with the aroma of matcha and almonds, and is also available for purchase online.
Sweets Inspired by the Iconic Red Brick Warehouses
Nishi-Maizuru, where the store is located, has long flourished as a castle town and is a charming area lined with retro buildings. Exclusive items unique to the shop are also available, including the "Yakirenga CUBE," inspired by the iconic "red brick warehouses" designated as Important Cultural Properties at "Maizuru Red Brick Park," one of Nishi-Maizuru’s signature attractions. These thoughtfully crafted sweets capture the character of the area and make distinctive souvenirs of a visit to Maizuru.
