Kyoto Kimono Rental Yumeyakata Gojo Shop

The autumn is deepening its color here in Kyoto. Now it's the best season for having a walk in Kimono！ 

As I speak with our customers daily, I noticed that trying Kyoto style sweets is one of the highlights during their travel.

In Kyoto, confections have been u...

In Kyoto, we have many Wagashi (和菓子, traditional Japanese sweets) stores, and many of them have deep connection with historical facts and stories. Thanks to the significant deal of demands in quality from many Tea Ceremony schools, their products have been developed in...

I love sweets, especially Wagashi (和菓子, Japanese confectionary). Lately I have realized the delicious taste of Anko (あんこ, sweet bean paste) which is very healthy. Wagashi taste good because they are often simpler than Western cakes in terms of ingredients, so that the...

The other day, I visited a cafe called "Papa Jon's" with Ms. Beniko, my colleague who is formally a Maiko (舞妓). This place is famous for the variety of New York style cheese cakes, and we had a good time.

Many of my readers might think that Kyoto people's' favorite foo...

At this season every year, Heian Jingu Shrine (平安神宮) is crowded with many visitors enjoying the view of red Shidare-zakura (枝垂れ桜, weeping cherry blossom). The shrine is adorned with vivid vermilion lacquered constructions and is filled with graceful atmosphere with 250...