京都で本格的なお茶・抹茶スイーツが堪能できる！ 『祇園辻利 祇園本店』＆『茶寮都路里 祇園本店』 

Kyoto is the ancient capital of Japan, full of history and culture. Gion, in particular, is a hanamachi area where maiko (apprentice geisha) and geiko (apprentice maiko) come and go, and where many long-established shops stand side by side, offering a rich sense of old-fashioned elegance. There, the Gion Tsujiri Gion Main Store, a specialty Uji tea store, and the Saryo Tsujiri Gion Main Store, a cafe specializing in Uji tea on the floor above it, have become so popular that people line up every day to get in.   -INDEX- ・Specializing in Uji tea, founded in the late Edo period(1603-1868 CE). ・Careful selection of tea leaves from hundreds of varieties for the preparation of the tea. ・Matcha is stone ground slowly and slowly ・Inside the store you can feel the culture and history of tea. ・Pick up the popular products of Gion Tsujiri! ・If you want to taste it now, check out the takeout items! ・Limited edition products from season to season are also noted! ・Authentic sweets are also available for takeout! ・A space for tea tasting is also available. ・Take a break at Saryo Tsujiri Gion Main Store, a cafe specializing in Uji tea ・You can’t leave without trying their famous parfait! “Gion Tsujiri” is one of the leading tea shops in Japan dealing in carefully selected Uji tea. The store has a long history, dating back to 1860 when Riemon Tsuji I and Tokujiro II founded the shop in Uji, Kyoto. After that, Tokusaburo Miyoshi, the third generation, opened a store in Taiwan, and in 1948, he opened a store in Gion, Kyoto, which became the current “Gion Tsujiri”. What has remained unchanged since the company’s founding is its sincere commitment to Uji tea, which has a history of hundreds of years. Uji tea is the generic name for tea produced in four prefectures centering on Kyoto and finished and processed in Kyoto Prefecture, and is the leading tea brand in Japan. In order to deliver the most carefully selected Uji tea, the store determines the flavor lineage from among hundreds of varieties of tea leaves through a process called “Gougumi”. There are various types of tea, such as sencha, hojicha, and genmaicha, but the tea most often used in sweets is matcha, which is powdered tea leaves. The store’s matcha is ground slowly and deliberately on a stone mortar, which allows them to make only 40 grams per hour. The result is a tea that is rich in color, frothy, and has a deep flavor and umami (savory sweetness). The time and effort that goes into making this tea is what makes it a true Uji matcha. The Gion main store, which was renovated in the spring of 2022, is a sophisticated space with a Japanese atmosphere and is full of innovations and tricks to make the culture of tea and the taste of Uji tea more familiar to customers. As soon as you enter “Gion Tsujiri” on the first floor, what immediately catches your eye is an object of a chasen so large that it reaches the ceiling. A chasen is a tool used to mix matcha  in a tea bowl, and is indispensable in the tea ceremony. The walls are filled with “tea boxes” that were used to transport and store tea. It is a stylish interior with a sense of history. The object of a chasen is a great photo spot! Taking pictures here is a must. Here are some of the most popular products from the lineup. A standard product of tea leaves packed in a cube box. In addition to the regular lineup of gyokuro, kabusecha, sencha, hojicha, genmaicha, and karigane, seasonal limited editions such as shincha are also available! With their cute, brightly colored packaging, they are sure to make great souvenirs. This “Issen Tea Bag 5 Kinds Assortment” is a tea bag type that allows you to enjoy tea easily. It contains an assortment of five popular teabags, and is recommended for those who want to try a variety of teas. Here are the most popular matcha confections. The “Tsujiri-no-Sato” is a rich green tea cream wrapped in a thinly baked rolled rice cracker, and the “Gion-no-Sato” is a white cream wrapped in a brightly colored green tea thinly baked rice cracker. The combination of the light and fluffy cream and the crunchy texture of the thinly baked rolled rice cracker, combined with the elegant sweetness of the matcha green tea, is exquisite! Not only single items, but also sets in which both types can be tasted are available. Tsujiri no Tsuki, a Japanese gaufrette with a rich matcha cream made from stone-ground Uji matcha, is an excellent choice. Gatobubu financier is a Japanese financier that combines rice flour and gyuhi to give it a chewy texture. There are two types, Uji green tea and hojicha green tea, both full of tea flavor. The rich taste and aroma of matcha green tea can be enjoyed in “matcha candy,” which is reasonably priced and makes a great little souvenir. The showcase in the store also has a number of takeout-ready sweets on standby. “Gokugoku-rei Matcha” is made with “matcha ice” that contains matcha green tea as it is. Enjoy the authentic flavor of matcha in a casual setting. The very popular “Matcha Soft” is a thick soft serve ice cream made from rich Uji green tea. For those who want to taste matcha to the fullest, we recommend the “Condensed Milk Matcha Soft”, which is topped with a generous amount of matcha condensed milk. For those who want to enjoy both green tea and matcha soft serve ice cream, we offer the “Special Green Tea Float,” which is made with our special thick green tea, matcha soft serve ice cream, and topped with matcha senbei! The lineup also includes the “Matcha Ore Float,” in which the green tea is replaced with matcha ore (green tea infused drink). In addition to the regular items, there are seasonal limited edition menus that express the four seasons in both taste and appearance! What kind of menu you can find depending on the season you visit is one of the things to look forward to. “Petit Parfait” is a new type of parfait that was created with the aim of creating the perfect sweet. It is a gem made by carefully layering carefully selected ingredients one layer at a time in pursuit of the ultimate compatibility with Uji tea. A rich harmony of harmony of Japanese taste! The “Matcha Warabimochi,” a plump warabimochi kneaded with plenty of green tea and topped with a generous amount of black mitsumoto and kinako (soybean flour), also has many fans. At the far end of the store is a “tasting and concierge counter” where you can enjoy the special experience of having matcha tea brewed under the careful guidance of our professional staff. You can choose a matcha bowl of your choice or try a variety of seasonal teas offered by “Gion Tsujiri”, so be sure to stop by! If you need to take a breather, head to Saryo Tsujiri Gion Main Store, a cafe on the second floor that specializes in Uji tea. The restaurant is full of the atmosphere typical of Gion, Kyoto, and offers a relaxing atmosphere. The atmosphere of a tea specialty store with many tea whisks hanging on the walls is also a sight to behold. The specialty “Tokusen Tsujiri Parfait – Matcha Green Tea” is a gem that many people come here for. It is made with the finest and rarest Dainagon azuki beans, artisan handmade shiratama (white rice balls), matcha jelly cooked at a meticulously controlled temperature to preserve the flavor of matcha, and a unique blend of rich matcha ice cream. The rich variety of sweetness is carefully selected and served all at once, making it truly “sweet entertainment”. The “Tokusen Tsujiri Parfait” also includes hojicha (roasted green tea), so you can share two kinds of parfait. Homemade “Warabimochi” is popular for take-out. It is served with a generous amount of Kuromitsu and soybean flour. There are many seasonal menu items such as “chilled Zenzai” and “Tsujiri ice” in summer and warm “Tsujiri Zenzai” in winter. You can enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime matcha sweet each season you visit. The menu list is available in English and Chinese as well as Japanese. Gion Tsujiri and Saryo Tsujiri allow you to enjoy both Japanese tea culture and the finest sweets in one place. We hope you will visit them when you are in Gion, Kyoto!

【大阪・京都・兵庫】インスタ映えするアジサイの名所おすすめ8選！

あじさいは日本原産の季節の花で、50種類以上の品種があります。日本では6月中旬頃からツユと呼ばれる雨季が始まりますが、実はこの憂鬱な天候のために多くの人がこの季節を嫌っています。しかし同時に、他の季節にはない日本の魅力を感じることができ、あじさいもそのひとつです。あじさいの花は、土壌の酸性度によって色が変わります。青、紫、ピンクなど色々なあじさいが咲く大阪、京都、兵庫のスポットをご紹介します。 ＜目次＞【万博記念公園】万博記念公園【大阪市池田】吹田【京都・宇京区】梅宮大社【京都・西京区】吉峯寺【京都・長岡京】柳谷-観音【京都・川西】正山雷光寺【兵庫・神戸】神戸市立森林植物園【京都・六甲】六甲高山植物園西山善夷や八野あまちゃを含む約30種類の万博が約4,000本満開になります。万博記念公園の自然公園で。赤、青、ピンクなど、さまざまなあじさいに囲まれた幻想的な空間をお楽しみください。久安寺には、人を隠すほどに生い茂ったあじさいの小道があります。道の両側にあるアジサイのグラデーションは、目の保養になります。池に浮かぶあじさいもインスタグラムで見栄えがするので人気があります。 6月中旬から下旬にかけて開催される「あじさいうかべ」は、「はなちょうず」よりもさらに印象的です！梅宮大社では、東神社庭園から北神社庭園まで、約140種類のユニークなあじさいを楽しむことができます。また、同じ時期に咲く花庄部も楽しめます。山の中腹にある吉嶺寺の境内には、3,000坪（約1,000平方メートル）の広さを誇る白山あじさい園があります。庭の斜面全体には、学アジサイを含む約8000本のあじさいが彩られています。柳谷観音の訪問者は、日本と西洋のアジサイを含む約5,000本のアジサイの群れを楽しむことができます。境内のあじさい回廊は、雨が降っていても濡れることなく、のんびりとあじさいを眺めることができます。柳谷観音は「花ちょうず」で有名です。色とりどりの旬の花が飾られた花ちょうずには、多くの来場者が訪れます。庄雲山雷光寺は通称「あじさい寺」と呼ばれています。神殿の僧侶たちが愛情を込めて育てたあじさいをはじめ、約500本の植物が咲き誇ります。寺院の敷地内を散歩して、さまざまな色の花をお楽しみください。神戸市森林植物園には、幻想的な七段花や白いアナベルが密集しているなど、珍しいあじさいがたくさん生息しています。約350品種の約5万本のアジサイの森が見どころです。海抜865mの六甲の頂上近くにある六甲高山植物園には、幻のあじさいと言われる「しちだんか」が咲き誇ります。花びらが重なった二重花びらが特徴の、かわいらしい紫色の外観をお楽しみいただけます。また、神戸市の都会の花「ひめあじさい」など、さまざまなあじさいが咲く「あじさい園」もおすすめです。あじさいは雨の中で輝いています。かわいらしい青、紫、ピンクの花を見て、季節の移り変わりを感じてください。

桜シーズンが終わっても楽しめる桜スイーツ・グッズ

Spring is the season of cherry blossoms. However, cherry blossom viewing under the cherry blossoms in full bloom can only be enjoyed during a short period from late March to early April. Here are some sweets and goods that allow you to enjoy the cherry blossoms even after the cherry blossom season is over. Why don’t you enjoy the cherry blossom season at home or on a trip?   -INDEX- １．Spring-colored sweets with strawberries and cherry blossoms (KUMONOCHA CAFE) ２．Sakura-scented natural salt bath (THE JUNEI HOTEL Kyoto Imperial Palace West) ３．Cherry & strawberry Kyo Waffle (kyocafe chacha) ４．Cherry Blossom Jewelry (BIZOUX) ５．Spring Limited Sweets (Saryo Tsujiri)   KUMONOCHA CAFE is a cafe in Kyoto that has become a hot topic on SNS for its cute cloud-shaped mousse. Spring-colored sweets are now available only during the cherry blossom season. The spring pink-colored “Kumono Sakura Mousse” has a mild, refreshing and light taste like strawberry milk, with an impressive slight aroma of cherry blossoms. “Harusaki Parfait” is a spring-colored parfait that brings together the colors of spring, is full of cherry blossoms: cherry blossom mont blanc, cherry blossom ice cream, and cherry blossom cream! Layers of cream, chiffon cake, and jelly can be enjoyed from the top to the bottom of the glass.   [Sales period] Until May 7, 2023 [Sold at] KUMONOCHA KIYOMIZU SANNNENZAKA SHOP 　　　　 KUMONOCHA CAFE ARASHIYAMA SHOP THE JUNEI HOTEL Kyoto Imperial Palace West, an 8-room luxury hotel, offers a special spring experience. The mineral-rich Dead Sea (salt lake) natural salt bath salt “Sakura-scented natural salt bath” with a hint of cherry blossom fragrance locked in has an outstanding relaxing effect. It is sure to moisturize your skin and mind while feeling the beautiful spring. As a seasonal treat, your room is prepared with “Sakura Joyo,” a sweet treat that brings out the feeling of spring from Narumi Mochi, a long-established Japanese confectionery and sweet shop in Kyoto. Please taste the elegant manjuu covered with faintly fragrant, pretty cherry blossom petals.   [Provision period] Until April 30, 2023 The one-hand sweets Kyo Waffle, which are cute, easy to eat, and delicious, now comes in a spring-only flavor, “[Spring-only] Fragrant Kyo Waffle – Hanayaka Sakura Milk Tea & Mellow Strawberry Milk Tea”. The refreshing Earl Grey tea leaves and the fruity aroma of “sakura” and “strawberry” make this flavor seem as if you are enjoying a cup of milk tea with one hand.   [Sales period] Until April 30, 2023 [Sold at] kyocafe chacha Sanjo store 　　　　kyocafe chacha Arashiyama store BIZOUX, a jewelry brand that handles more than 100 types of natural colored stones, sells new jewelry with a cherry blossom motif. “Sakura Belle Ezen” expresses weeping cherry blossoms fluttering in the spring breeze. This jewelry is a luxurious way to celebrate spring.   [Sales location] BIZOUX Umeda Store (Grand Front Osaka) Saryo Tsujiri Gion Honten, which brings the rich taste and pleasure of Uji tea from Gion, Kyoto, offers a satisfying parfait “Haru-urara” topped with artisan-made rich cherry cheesecake and served with green tea strawbimochi and three kinds of ice cream.   [Sales period] Until April 30, 2023 Even though the cherry blossom viewing season has passed, there are many sweets and goods that will make you feel the cherry blossoms. Enjoy spring to the fullest with the aroma of cherry blossoms, the taste of cherry blossoms, and cherry blossom motifs!

大阪・京都・神戸に行ったら食べたいパン9選

Rice is the staple food in Japan, but bread is also popular! The Kansai region in particular consumes a large amount of bread and is home to many famous bakeries. From breads developed uniquely in Japan to hard breads made in France, we introduce you to our recommended bakeries in Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe. Whether for breakfast, lunch, or a snack on your trip, please taste the bread that Japanese people love too!   【Hyogo Ashiya】BIGOT Ashiya Main Store 【Kobe-Sannomiya】Comme Chinois 【Kobe-Sannomiya】TOOTH TOOTH FISH IN THE FOREST 【Osaka-Umeda】Hanshin Department Store Umeda Main Store Breads Terrace 【Osaka-Umeda】THE CITY BAKERY GRAND FRONT OSAKA 【Osaka-Umeda】Andante 【Kyoto Omiya】Maruki Bakery 【Kyoto Karasuma】fiveran 【Kyoto Arashiyama】Miffy sakura Bakery Arashiyama Store Philippe Vigo, known as the “God of French bread,” founded VIGOT in 1972. It is a popular store in Ashiya, a hot bread battleground, where customers never stop coming on weekday mornings. Currently, the second generation has taken over the store. The most popular item on the menu is the baguette! Mentaiko France,” a baguette filled with mentaiko butter, is also popular among the Japanese. There is also a wide variety of croissants, danishes, and other items. The largest selection is available from 12:00 to 13:00. A boulangerie by a French chef. We continue to bake honest bread with an emphasis on natural flavors. From breads to sandwiches, sweet breads, and creative breads that cannot be found anywhere else, 40 to 50 varieties of breads are available every day. There is also a café where you can taste bread and French cuisine. A selection of items such as dressings, sauces, and other souvenirs are available only from a French chef. TOOTH TOOTH FISH IN THE FOREST, located near Meriken Park, a famous sightseeing spot in Kobe, is a bakery cafe recommended for lunch during sightseeing. For lunch, you can enjoy all-you-can-eat bread baked in the store every morning! The breads include a wide variety of elaborate and creative breads such as melon bread, a traditional Japanese bread, croissants, and other breads that can be found in bakeries. Seasonal breads are also available. The spacious restaurant is open and easy to use with children. Hanshin Umeda Main Store is so strong in gourmet food that it is called the “Hanshin of food.” The “Breads Terrace” on the first floor is a place where you can go every day and never get bored, with two bakeries and a croissant and Danish specialty store, as well as popular bakeries opening stores for a limited time and events changing weekly. Be sure to check out the unique Japanese breads that are sometimes featured at the event, such as anpan, curry pan, okazu pan, cream pan, and more. Also, Tommy’s “Anshoku,” which appears in the store every Wednesday, is a popular menu item with grains of sweet bean paste kneaded into the bread. If you come across it, be sure to buy some and taste it for yourself. The first overseas branch of THE CITY BAKERY, a bakery from New York, is located in Umeda, Osaka, and is very popular among Japanese. The signature item on the menu that you must try is the pretzel croissant. It is larger than the croissants found in other bakeries in Japan. The crispy texture of the croissant, the salty taste of the pretzel, and the savory sesame flavor all come together to create an addictive menu item. The restaurant is open early in the morning in the center of Umeda, and you can eat in at the stylish restaurant. A visit to the store for breakfast during your trip is also recommended. Located on the first floor of the Osaka Shin Hankyu Hotel, a popular destination for travelers, Andante opened in 2022 and sells 13 types of bread, including hard bread, baguettes, croissants, and loaves of bread, in a face-to-face setting. Croissants made with 100% French folded butter are a particularly good choice. The surface is covered with French bread dough and baked to achieve a crispy texture. It has an elegant aftertaste with no buttery residue. Coppepan is a long, thin, fluffy bread often eaten at school lunches, and is said to have developed uniquely in Japan. It is a simple and nostalgic bread for Japanese people. Founded in 1947, Maruki Bakery’s bread with various ingredients sandwiched between cobbler buns is so popular that it attracts not only locals but also people from far and wide. Ingredients include homemade side dishes such as croquettes, fish fries, omelets, and shrimp cutlets, as well as red bean butter and peanut cream. The number one seller is the ham roll, filled with ham and crispy cabbage! Every morning, the staff greets customers with smiles and cheerful voices. “fiveran” is a boulangerie located near tourist attractions such as the Kyoto International Manga Museum and Nijo Castle. Bread made with carefully selected domestic ingredients focuses on bringing out the full flavor of the wheat. From the moment you pick up a loaf of bread, you can smell the rich aroma of wheat! Hard breads with a distinctive wheat aroma are a must-try menu item. There are also many breads that incorporate seasonal and Kyoto-style ingredients. The shell-shaped bread “patissière” is a popular item filled with slow-cooked custard. Inside is a generous amount of vanilla-scented melt-in-your-mouth cream! In the cafe corner in the back, you can enjoy the bread you purchased. Here’s a cute bread available in Arashiyama, a sightseeing spot in Kyoto! Freshly baked bread featuring Miffy is very popular at this store. In addition to “Miffy Anpan,” the shop offers a variety of breads in the shape of Miffy, including dashimaki tamago sandwiches, danishes, fried anpan, and more! If you want to take out and enjoy eating and walking around, you can have a coffee, green tea latte, or other drinks with cute Miffy decorations. For souvenirs, we recommend the “Can Danish”, which is a Danish bread in a can.

京都の桜　名所と穴場

Kyoto is home to many elegant cherry blossom viewing spots. If you go to the trouble of viewing cherry blossoms, you may want to visit multiple locations to enjoy the once-a-year spring scenery. You can never miss the famous spots! I want to go to a hole in the ground with as few people as possible! Here are some cherry blossom spots in Kyoto that can satisfy both of your needs.     -INDEX- ＜Famous Cherry Blossom Spots＞ 【Arashiyama】 Togetsukyo Bridge Randen cherry blossom tunnel Tenryu-ji Temple Daikaku-ji Temple 【Higashiyama】 Philosopher’s Walk Heian Jingu Shrine Keage Incline Kodai-ji Temple ＜Cherry Blossom Hole Spots＞ Shobo-ji Temple Oharano Shrine Shouji-ji Temple Yoshimine Temple 【Arashiyama】 Arashiyama is rich in seasonal changes. The clear Oigawa River and the graceful appearance of the Togetsu Bridge over it attract people’s hearts no matter what time of year they visit. In spring, the view of cherry blossoms, mountains, river, and bridge together is magnificent. Wataritsukibashi Bridge over the overflowing cherry blossoms and the view of Arashiyama beyond are as beautiful as a picture scroll. A tunnel of cherry blossoms appears between Narutaki and Utano Stations on the Randen Kitano Line. Someiyoshino cherry trees line both sides of the line for about 200 meters. The retro trains that run through the cherry blossoms are also attractive. Tenryuji Temple was built by Ashikaga Takauji. It is a beautiful spot with cherry blossoms in the distance, such as weeping cherry trees blooming against the backdrop of Dahouden Hall and Mochikyo-no-oka overlooking Arashiyama in spring. Cherry trees are planted around Osawa Pond, the oldest man-made garden pond in Japan, and visitors can enjoy a 1-kilometer walk around the pond. The cherry blossoms reflected in the water mirror are also beautiful. 【Higashiyama】 Higashiyama is home to a concentration of Kyoto’s most famous sights. The area, which is easily accessible from downtown Kawaramachi, Kyoto, is dotted with cherry blossom viewing spots. Please enjoy the town of Higashiyama dyed in pink. Wherever you go along the Philosopher’s Walk, there are cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms! The side trips to shrines and temples scattered along the way are also enjoyable and make you lose track of time. Most of the cherry trees that adorn Heian Shrine are red weeping cherry trees. As the name suggests, these cherry trees are bright red in color. The contrast with the vermilion shrine pavilions is magnificent. A total of 582 meters of inclined railroad near Nanzenji Temple, and now visitors can freely walk on the rails. In spring, you can enjoy the romantic scenery amidst the rows of cherry trees that fill the area. This Zen temple was built by Nene to mourn the loss of Hideyoshi. In spring, weeping cherry trees in the Hojo Garden bloom beautifully, their bright pink color shining on the white sand of the garden. 【Mukou City】 There’s even a spot away from the city center of Kyoto where you can enjoy the cherry blossoms! Enjoy the cherry blossoms in a relaxing atmosphere at this ancient shrine nestled in the nature of Nishiyama. The “Garden of Birds and Animals,” lined with stones that resemble animals and birds, is a beautiful spot where weeping cherry trees stand dignifiedly. The most notable cherry blossom on the grounds of Oharano Shrine is the “Sengan-zakura” (cherry blossom with a thousand eyes). It is said to be a phantom cherry blossom that blooms for only two or three days, and if you are lucky enough to see it, your wish will come true. At Shoujiji Temple, commonly known as “Flower Temple,” about 100 cherry trees spread their branches spontaneously. The temple is famous for the “Saigyo Cherry Blossoms,” which are said to have been planted and loved by the monk Saigyo. Various varieties of cherry trees, including higanzakura (higan cherry), shidarezakura (weeping cherry), yamazakura (mountain cherry), and botanzakura (botan cherry), color the spring scenery in the precincts. The temple is also famous for its dynamic view. You can enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Kyoto. Kyoto has many cherry blossom viewing spots. By narrowing down the area, you can efficiently visit several spots with different scenery. Try touring both the famous and the obscure!

【京都】1日コース｜秋の京都・東山の紅葉スポットを歩いて巡ろう！

【京都 嵐山】1日コース｜王道から穴場まで！

【京都 東山】1日コース｜レンタル着物で街歩き♡

【京都 洛西口】1日コース｜サイクリングで竹林へ！

【京都】1日コース｜友禅染・梅酒・和菓子手作り体験を満喫！