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Wagashi is a signature dish of Japan; we have verified places to eat it in Kyoto. Kyoto's seasonal Japanese sweets, shaped to match the tea ceremony and the changing flowers, codified at Kagizen Yoshifusa since the 18th century. Start with where to eat Wagashi in Kyoto.
Kyoto's seasonal Japanese sweets, shaped to match the tea ceremony and the changing flowers, codified at Kagizen Yoshifusa since the 18th century.
Wagashi crystallised in Kyoto around the tea ceremony in the 17th and 18th centuries. The form prioritised seasonal shape, colour and ingredient over sweetness; nerikiri sculpted-bean sweets, kashiwa-mochi spring leaves, mizu-yokan summer jellies, and Demachi Futaba's mame-mochi all read the calendar. Kagizen Yoshifusa from the 1700s, Sasaya Iori from 1716, and Kanshundo from 1865 are the city's reference wagashi makers. Today Kyoto wagashi is the country's reference form, supplying the imperial tea houses and the city's matcha-and-sweet sets.
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Where to eat Wagashi in Kyoto: the editor picks
2 hours
Feel as though a friend has invited you over for tea during this intimate experience. Learn how to make 3 types of Japanese sweets that you might have seen in manga or...
Guided tour · 3 hours
Immerse yourself in Kyoto’s vibrant geisha culture with a captivating tour featuring dinner and fascinating history.
Private tour · 2 hours
Experience Kyoto's hidden omakase sushi with a local guide. Enjoy a 13-course dinner, 3 drinks, and an intimate dining experience. Solo travelers are warmly welcome.
