Today's dessert is "Chaho Isehan" in Kyoto. When in Kyoto, you must try Japanese sweets for dessert. There are options like matcha soft serve and bite-sized Japanese sweets to choose from. After some hesitation, I chose "Chaho Isehan," which was selected as one of the top 100 sweets shops in 2022. I decided on the "Special Anmitsu (1,200 yen)" and the "Isehan Parfait (1,500 yen)." The interior of the shop is very clean and simple, with square tables and cube-shaped chairs. It's a great place to relax your mind and body. After an 8-minute wait, the desserts arrived. "They look amazing with their colors of white, black, green, and yellow." I don't usually eat sweets, but I could understand why girls say "sweets go to a different place." They seem to have two stomachs, unlike me. Is the parfait 300 yen more expensive than the anmitsu because of the skill involved? I'm not quite sure about the pricing here. The standout feature is the taste of the soft serve. It has a rich milk flavor that is fantastic. It must be homemade. The azuki beans are not overly sweet, allowing you to enjoy the natural taste of the beans. The kinako ice cream in the parfait also has a Kyoto-like flavor. I'm not used to taking pictures of vertical food, so it's a bit challenging to capture.

I visited a cafe that I had been curious about from a book called "Weekend Kyoto" by Yuki Aoyama. I went there for lunch and dessert, and luckily there was only one person waiting in line when I arrived around 3 pm on a Saturday. I ordered the cream zenzai, but then realized it didn't come with shiratama, so I had to order a topping. The total came to 1200 yen, but if I had paid that amount from the beginning, I would have also received a warabi mochi... That was a mistake. The red beans were firm with a slight chewiness, but the skin didn't stick in my mouth. I felt like there was a hint of bitterness left in it (which was more noticeable as it mixed with the cream). Overall, I felt like the taste of the beans was well-preserved. The shiratama was soft, smooth, and slightly chewy, and I wondered if it was made with futaba mochi, which gave it a distinct futaba flavor. It was delicious overall, but personally, I didn't feel like it was the most outstanding thing I've ever eaten, especially considering that the simplicity of anmitsu usually makes it taste exceptionally good. Note: Visit rating 3.74

When I left the hamburger shop and looked for the next store, I found several famous shops in Demachiyanagi, but it was hot so I decided to stop by here to cool off. 12:43 Arrived at the shop, no waiting, two groups of customers already seated. 12:45 Ordered: Uji Kinjiso soft serve ice cream, iced coffee. 12:49 All items served. 13:40 Left the shop. Both the shaved ice and iced coffee were delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Luckily, I was able to get in without waiting in line. As soon as I started eating, the place got crowded and there were people waiting. I had the anmitsu shaved ice. It was a great deal because you get to enjoy both fluffy Uji matcha ice and anmitsu at once. The rich yet subtly sweet matcha topping was delicious until the last drop.

Among the many shaved ice shops in Kyoto, this one stands out for its high ratings. I visited on a weekday, avoiding the long lines that would surely be there on a summer weekend. There were only 3 groups of customers ahead of me. I decided to order the most visually impressive shaved ice they had. The location is diagonally across from the famous Demachi Futaba shop, and they use specially ordered mochi from there. The red beans are locally sourced from Tanba Dainagon. The matcha and brown sugar are also of high quality. Nowadays, there are many high-priced sweets aimed at being Instagrammable, but with the level of dedication to using quality ingredients in this shaved ice, the price is justified. It was really delicious!

After visiting Kibune Shrine, I took a break at Demachiyanagi Station. I decided to try the sweets from this famous shop, which looked delicious. It was around noon on a holiday, but I was able to enter without waiting. The place was clean and had a relaxing atmosphere with soothing background music. I ordered: - Special Anmitsu for 1,200 yen - Iced Matcha Latte (unsweetened) for 700 yen The Special Anmitsu was packed with red bean paste, warabi mochi, matcha jelly, black sugar jelly, agar, shiratama, and soft serve ice cream. The smooth soft serve had a strong milky flavor, and the balance of the mildly sweet matcha jelly and the sweet black sugar jelly was perfect. The large azuki beans had a distinct texture and sweetness, which paired well with the agar and shiratama. The unsweetened Iced Matcha Latte had a rich flavor that complemented the sweet Anmitsu very well. Enjoying these sweets in a calm and beautiful space was a soothing experience that helped me relax and take a breather.

Hello! Today I visited the tea room Isehan in Demachiyanagi and tried their special dessert "Anmitsu Ice" for 1,800 yen. This dessert features Uji matcha ice made with Yoshoen Tea's matcha, topped with special anmitsu that is popular at Isehan. It includes red beans from Tanba, agar jelly, matcha jelly, brown sugar jelly, soft serve ice cream, and shiratama (rice flour dumplings). The matcha ice itself is not sweet, with a strong matcha flavor, while the red beans provide a nice sweetness. The agar and matcha jellies are refreshing, while the brown sugar jelly and homemade soft serve add a hint of sweetness, creating a delicious contrast of flavors. It was a perfect way to refresh after lunch and cool down in the hot weather. I had a great time at Isehan tea room. Thank you for the delicious treat! Today's step count: 11,457 steps. Calories burned: 413 kcal.

The place is cozy and nice! I had Uji Kin Toku with matcha and kinako topping. It was rich and delicious. However, the air conditioning in the store is quite strong, so maybe it's better to have "anmitsu" in the second half! I think the turnover rate is good. Also, around 1 pm seems to be a good time to visit! There was a wait after 1:20 pm. Many foreign customers were also seen taking out food.

I visited the store alone on a holiday afternoon around 2 pm. I was seated at a table right away without having to wait. It was very hot outside, so I cooled down my body. There were a few other solo customers as well. I ordered the Uji Kin Toki Shaved Ice (1500 yen), which is said to use plenty of matcha from Yuzu Sakuraen Tea Shop. The shaved ice arrived in about 5 minutes! There was plenty of red bean on top of the matcha shaved ice. I took a long time taking pictures, and the red beans started to avalanche, so I decided to dig in. The shaved ice was delicious in the scorching heat of Kyoto. I kept eating and felt my fatigue melt away. It was really delicious. Thank you for the meal. The Anmitsu Ice that other customers ordered also looked delicious. Since my body had cooled down, I decided to go line up at Demachi Futaba across the street!!

Kyoto Demachiyanagi, a famous Japanese confectionery store, Isehan Tea Room. They use carefully selected ingredients to create their sweet treats. On a Saturday afternoon, the store was full so I decided to get a takeout. Of course, I got the Shiratama Anmitsu. The Shiratama was chewy and delicious. The matcha jelly had a refined taste. The red bean paste was a bit firm in texture. The black honey added a refreshing touch to the sweetness, making it delicious. For takeout, you have to wait outside as the store is full. I wish I could have at least stayed inside to cool off until paying in the summer. I was enchanted by the flavors. Thank you for the meal.

Keihan Demachiyanagi Exit 9 (with escalator) is about a 5-minute walk. Within a 3-minute walk from the Aoihashi bus stop. I have never experienced not being able to sit at 3 o'clock, but even on weekdays, it can get quite crowded with moms, couples, and solo diners taking a break. Upon entering, the staff will show you to your seat. You will be given a menu, water, and a wet towel to start. The style is to wait for a good moment to place your order after considering the menu. The water is served in cups, and personally, I find it to be delicious water. The interior of the restaurant gradually becomes more refined. The Japanese-style two-person tables (which can easily be converted into four-person tables) and chairs, as well as the wallpaper, all have a new construction charm, creating a sense of escape from reality. All the staff members are polite and attentive, so you can feel at ease. Payment is by cash or PayPay, so be mindful of that. The Matcha Parfait (¥1500) looks lovely. While it may not have the flashy appearance of Shizuka Ichifu-en or Mont Blanc, the careful craftsmanship is evident in its visual presentation. The soft serve ice cream on the top has a rich flavor of milk. It tastes strongly of milk but doesn't leave a lingering aftertaste, allowing the other flavors to shine through. Next comes the ice cream. The matcha, kinako, and other three flavors each stand out and can be enjoyed individually. The red beans have a firm texture with a well-cooked core, and the taste of azuki beans comes through clearly. The soba boro serves as a nice accent, and scooping the ice cream with a katayatsuhashi is also a good choice. Of course, the agar jelly and matcha jelly are not just side dishes but are well-made with a firm texture and good flavor. The warabi mochi is not just an extra but a standalone item included in the parfait. Overall, I felt that the parfait was carefully and skillfully made, with each flavor standing out in each bite. It's definitely worth the price. As for the recommended plan, a visit to Kamogawa Delta, stepping stones, Masugata Shotengai, Gyomen Mochi, and Manjukataya for lunch is a must. Personally, I would also recommend having breakfast at MAKI and visiting Shimogamo Shrine in the morning for a highly satisfying experience. Taking a proper rest here is also a key point.

After the Mitarashi Festival at Shimogamo Shrine, we walked back under the scorching sun, seeking some refreshing ice. We lined up a bit and entered the cool interior of Isehan. The Setouchi lemon ice had a bittersweet sweetness! The special anmitsu was just right for sharing between two people, enjoyable, delicious, it was Isehan.

I was strolling around the Demachiyanagi area in Kyoto and decided to stop by Isehan-san to try their famous Sudachi shaved ice. However, when I tried to order it, I was informed that it was not available yet. So, I looked at the menu and the special anmitsu caught my eye, so I ordered that instead. It arrived in less than 10 minutes. The first thing that surprised me was the color and shape of the azuki beans. Usually, they are soft and dark in color, but here they were firm with the bean shape intact and a brownish color. The red bean paste was sweet yet you could still taste the beans. The agar jelly and matcha jelly were also firm and well-made, and even the warabi mochi was of high quality. These ingredients were all distinct but were brought together by the soft serve ice cream, acting as a unifying element. It felt more like a meal than a dessert. The price was 1200 yen, but considering the quality, it was worth it. The atmosphere of the restaurant was simple and clean. The staff seemed a bit inexperienced, but the focus here is on enjoying the food, so it wasn't a big issue. The Sudachi shaved ice is perfect for the sweltering heat of summer, with a refreshing and slightly sweet taste. Next time, I definitely want to try the Sudachi shaved ice. The customers were mostly women in their 20s and 30s, but the restaurant is not specifically geared towards women, so it's also suitable for men dining alone. It's not just a matcha-focused Kyoto restaurant, so I recommend it to men who want to enjoy a meal here.

The weather is terrible, but I made a reservation at the best Western-style restaurant in Kyoto! After finishing my night shift, I used my last discounted ticket for the Keihan Electric Railway (440 yen) to get to Demachiyanagi Station. I rented a share cycle and headed west, but I had some time before my reservation, so I decided to have breakfast and take a break. It was around 11:10 am, and there were no customers, probably due to the bad weather or the fact that it had just opened. I sat at a table near the front and ordered the recommended special anmitsu. The food was served in about 4 minutes, and it was delicious. It really helped soothe my tired nerves from the night shift, especially the kinako mochi on the left. Despite the bad weather, the place was empty and it seemed like a good start. I paid 1200 yen with my mobile payment and then headed towards Nijo Castle in the west. With this visit, I have now been to 82 out of the 100 top dessert shops in the west.

I came to this place in the arcade in front of the station. I stopped by Futaba and it seems I became the last customer of the day. The inside of the store is bright and has a modern Japanese style, creating a calm atmosphere. It was hot, so I decided to have shaved ice instead of a parfait. I chose the Uji Kinsho with condensed milk and added shiratama to it. The Uji Kinsho shaved ice was green with plenty of red beans. The slight bitterness and sweetness of the tea went well with the red beans, and when eaten with condensed milk, it was delicious. The cold zenzai had warabi mochi, matcha, and black sugar agar with distinct flavors, and the added shiratama was soft and tasty even when chilled. I enjoyed it until the end without getting tired of it. Thank you for the meal. It was delicious.

Matcha shaved ice! It cost 1800 yen and was very delicious. I was the first one there! The matcha ice, shiratama (rice flour dumplings), black sugar jelly, soft serve ice cream, and red bean paste inside the ice made it very satisfying. It's perfect for a hot day. The soft serve ice cream was milky and tasty. I like the firm texture of the shiratama. I'm not a fan of agar jelly, but I was able to eat it. I definitely want to go back again.

The shop was small, with about 8 tables, and they served delicious parfait. The parfait was about 1.5 times bigger than what you would imagine from the menu photo! It was quite filling and satisfying ( ˘ᵕ˘ ) If you use the affiliated parking lot and spend over 2000 yen, you can get a 1-hour discount ticket. Thank you for the meal!

The location was easy to find, just a short walk from Keihan Demachiyanagi Station. I visited around 2 pm on a weekday and there was only one other group of customers. The interior of the restaurant was modern Japanese style and very clean. I tried the Isehan parfait (1400 yen), which consisted of agar jelly, white dumplings, sweet red bean paste, green tea and kinako ice cream, and vanilla soft serve. It was not too sweet and had a good balance of flavors. It was delicious.

The Aoi Matsuri festival was canceled, so we decided to have tea around Shimogamo Shrine, and after some consideration between Kamitsubaki and another place, we ended up here on the opposite side of Demachi Futaba Road. The interior of the small, clean, and modern shop was almost full. I ordered Anmitsu shaved ice for 1800 yen, and my daughter ordered Black Honey Milk Sweet Potato for around 1300 yen. It seemed like the prices had gone up quite a bit since the last time I visited. The shaved ice here isn't huge, but each topping is carefully made, delicious, and well-balanced. The soft serve ice cream on top was just the right size, sweetness, and volume. While it may be a bit pricey, I thought it was just right for a break when visiting around Shimogamo Shrine.