[2024] 23 Kyoto food spots to try! Introducing areas such as Arashiyama, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and Nishiki Market

*Please refrain from eating while walking and instead use the eating and drinking space provided at stores or a nearby space where you can sit and eat. Also, eating and drinking are prohibited within the grounds of temples and shrines, so please enjoy eating while walking after visiting.
*All prices include tax.

The Arashiyama area is filled with beautiful scenery

Arashiyama is a place of beautiful scenery, including the Togetsukyo Bridge over the Ooi River and the lush bamboo forest paths. It is said that many aristocrats and writers lived here, as it was a place that was admired by Heian aristocrats.

The areas around Togetsukyo Bridge and Arashiyama Station are packed with great gourmet food that is perfect for a stroll! Compared to downtown Kyoto, the mountains and sky feel much closer, and the scenery, which changes depending on the weather and season, is a treat.

[Mitarashi dango] Large mitarashi dango soaked in plenty of sauce at "Koto Imo Honpo"

"Koto Imo Honpo" is located at the end of the "Bamboo Forest Path", one of Arashiyama's most famous spots, where the scenery of the ancient capital spreads out before you. We have a wide variety of menus that are perfect for eating on the go, such as sweets made with the potato that the store's name suggests, soft serve ice cream, and dumplings.

The most popular item at this shop is the mitarashi dango, a staple snack when eating on the go. In the display case, there are rows of large "Aburi Mitarashi Dango" (290 yen each), which are probably 1.5 times the size of regular dango.

The dumplings are grilled until browned and served in a container filled with sauce, so you can add more sauce as you eat. The chewy and soft dumplings are perfectly matched with the sweet, salty, and fragrant sauce. It's a hearty dish, but you'll eat it all in one go. It's sure to look great in photos, so don't forget to take some before you eat.

Kotoimohonpo

[Yuba Cheese] Try the freshly fried yuba on the spot at Yoshiya Hondori Branch

Yoshiya Hondori Branch is located on the north side of Togetsukyo Bridge (left bank of Katsura River). It is a sister store of Yoshiya, a Saga cuisine restaurant with over 70 years of history in Arashiyama, and offers takeout freshly made Tempura, a combination of fresh fish paste and ingredients from Kyoto.

The most popular food on the go is the Arashiyama specialty "Yuba Cheese" (500 yen). Many customers stop in front of the shop, also known as "Yuba Cheese Honpo," and order, saying, "Ah, yuba cheese!"

The chewy fish paste, the crispy soybean skin, and the mellow taste of the melted cheese make this an addictive treat. Each flavor has its own distinct presence when you take a bite.

Since they are fried after you order, they are hot and crispy, and you'll find yourself exclaiming, "Delicious!"

The original "Tempura" is made by the artisans of "Yoshiya" using traditional Japanese cooking techniques. Other flavors available include "Shrimp Mayo", "Octopus and Green Onion Sacre", "Red Squid and Leek", and the limited edition "Yuba Mentaiko".

Yoshiya Hondori Store

[Warabimochi] "Kyoto Sagano Takejian Main Store" - Soft and chewy, with a refreshing texture

On the north side of Togetsukyo Bridge is Arashiyama Shopping Street, the main street of Arashiyama, lined with shops. In one corner of the street is Kyo Sagano Chikujian Main Store. Their famous warabimochi is served in mini cups, perfect for eating on the go.

"Warabimochi" is made with carefully selected ingredients and a chewy texture. When you pick it up with a toothpick, it's springy and the aroma of kinako rises up. The elegant sweetness of the warabimochi and the flavor of the special kinako sprinkled on top are an exquisite combination! The special kinako is unsweetened, but the sweetness of the warabimochi permeates the kinako.

The warabimochi at this shop is smooth and has a refreshing taste.

In addition to warabimochi to eat on the go (400 yen), souvenir warabimochi (594 yen) are also available. In addition to enjoying eating warabimochi on the go, we also recommend taking some home as a souvenir.

Kyoto Sagano Chikujian Main Store

[Latte] % Arabica Kyoto Arashiyama, a coffee shop with a panoramic view of Togetsukyo Bridge

"% ARABICA Kyoto" has an impressive "%" logo. It is a coffee roaster based in Kyoto that uses coffee beans carefully selected by the owner himself from coffee farms around the world. As of July 2024, it has 195 stores worldwide.

In Japan, there are three stores in Kyoto (Higashiyama, Arashiyama, Fujii Daimaru), one store in Hokkaido (Nisekocho), and two stores in Tokyo (Azabudai Hills 4th floor, Azabudai Hills B1 floor), all of which are popular. In this article, we will introduce "% Arabica Kyoto Arashiyama", located near Togetsukyo Bridge.

From the stylish white-toned interior of the restaurant, you can get a panoramic view of Togetsukyo Bridge, which looks like a watercolor painting on rainy or snowy days as well as on clear blue skies, making it a notable spot for great views.

There is a roaster installed in the store, and the barista will brew each cup of coffee right in front of you. The aroma of fragrant coffee will surely soothe your soul.

The shop also has an eat-in space (1,000 yen for 30 minutes) that can be used by only one group at a time, so why not try it out on a rainy day or when you're tired of walking?

Enjoy a cup of coffee carefully brewed by our baristas, such as an espresso (350 yen) made from carefully selected beans in a top-quality roaster, or a cafe latte (500 yen) with plenty of milk and latte art.

% Arabica Kyoto Arashiyama

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