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Kikuharu
We are a local Japanese confectionery shop that specializes in “Tanba Dainagon,” a high-grade bean variety. Our most famous sweet is our "Takenoko Monaka" made with locally produced bamboo shoots. We offer many sweets with a Western twist in addition to traditional Japanese sweets. Our seasonal fruit daifuku such as "Strawberry Daifuku" are also popular.
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Tradi Inc.
We provide immersive, one-of-a-kind experiences for visitors to Japan through experiential tours in the Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove area.
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Relish Shokudo
Relish Shokudo is an organic food cafe run by cooking class instructor Kaoru Mori. Lunch at Relish Shokudo is based on the traditional Japanese "washoku" format of "ichijuu sansai" (one soup and three side dishes), and comes with rice, organic roasted green tea, and a bite-sized dessert. The main dish alternates between meat and fish depending on the month, and the overall menu changes with the season.
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Hidden Gems of Kyoto: Exclusive Tourist Spots Revealed by Locals
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Unique vegan and organic restaurants beyond Kyoto City
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Secret Sakura: Eight lesser-known spots for viewing cherry blossoms in Kyoto
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Hidden Foodie Delights – 8 Kyoto Cafes & Restaurants Off the Beaten Path
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8 Spectacular and Secluded Spots to see Autumn Leaves in Kyoto
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Kyoto Hanakoji
Kyoto Hanakoji carries a range of condiments and foods made with koji (a kind of mold used for fermenting food products) that spends three days cultivating. Some of the more popular items include enzyme juice made with seasonal fruits and sweets containing healthy okara (soy pulp).
The most popular product is fermented amazake-based drinks (amazake is a drink made from rice koji). They’re offered in eight different flavors including matcha, cocoa, and frozen fruit and are delicious warm or chilled.
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Super Spicy Shopping District Kirin-en
Kirin-en is a Chinese restaurant that's been in business for over 50 years. It serves tan tan ramen noodles, a dish that has the distinction of winning the inaugural “Kara-1 Grand Prix” held by Muko City in 2012, a competition to determine Japan’s best super spicy dish. Kirin-en's noodles have enjoyed unwavering popularity ever since.
With the rich, deep flavor of the sesame and niku miso (minced meat fried in miso) amid the searing heat of the spices, it has a superb taste.
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The Terroir of Kyoto on a Plate: Seven Great Local Eateries
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Uosu Kyoto Cuisine
At the Kyoto cuisine restaurant Uosu, the second-generation owner has created a dish called “Takenoko Sugata Sushi” (stuffed bamboo shoot sushi), which allows guests to enjoy bamboo shoots all-year-round. This type of sushi is very refreshing and aromatic – you can feel the tender texture of the bamboo shoots and the fragrance of yuzu citrus!
A very filling, delicious dish, bamboo shoot sushi can also be enjoyed by those who can’t eat fish. This healthy sushi is made by stuffing bamboo shoots with sushi rice, resulting in a dish that tastes great and looks very appealing.
While at Uosu, make sure to try their soy milk ice cream with bamboo shoots, too! This delicious soy milk ice cream will be unlike anything you’ve tasted before. It contains flavorful pieces of bamboo shoots and is topped with a thin layer of bamboo leaf powder. The ice cream is not too sweet, has an extremely pleasant flavor and a texture that is quite unique.