On the way back from sightseeing in Kyoto, I found a line in front of a parking lot! As I got closer, I realized it was a Japanese sweets shop! I had to buy some souvenirs! I tried the chestnut daifuku. It had a simple and delicious sweetness from the chestnut, truly wonderful! The staff were friendly and likable. I later found out it was a long-established Japanese sweets shop's factory. Grateful for this lucky encounter. If you come to Kyoto, you should definitely check it out!

Exiting from Higashiyama Station's Number 1 exit, I immediately saw a long line and discovered warabi mochi. The next day, I came back to buy some. Just as the shop was opening, the items were gradually being displayed. During this trip, I had planned to try several warabi mochi, so the ones at this shop were quite sweet.

Established in the 2nd year of Bunsei era (1819), this is an extremely long-standing establishment! They also sell their products at the factory. There are often lines and sold-out items during snack time, so it's best to visit early. On a holiday around 3 PM, there were lines with about 7-8 groups ahead. I was able to make a purchase in about 10 minutes. The products were sold by cheerful and friendly older ladies. It was heartwarming. A child in front of me was upset because the item they wanted was sold out, but the staff handled it very graciously and apologetically. [What I bought] Shinko ¥170 x 3. I chose this specialty item. There are three flavors: cinnamon, white, and matcha. As explained, it was a mochi-like rice cake. It had a perfect size, a subtle sweetness, and was delicious. It apparently lasts for 2 days at room temperature, which is convenient. I would love to purchase it again. Thank you for the meal!

After half a year, I visited Kyoto ❤️ When I got off at Higashiyama Station to head to Heian Shrine, I saw a line on a side street... Curious, I went to check it out and it turned out to be the "factory" of Gion Manju. It's a super long-established store from the Bunsei era. Since I was already full, I could only eat their Hanami Dango, but it was surprisingly delicious... ❤️ I'm sure their other flavors are delicious too!! Thank you for the meal!!

I visited Heian Shrine and on my way back to Higashiyama Station, I saw a shop with a line, so I decided to take a look. It turned out to be the factory store of Gion Manju, selling traditional Japanese sweets! They sell them individually, so I waited in line and ordered Shinko, Sakura Mochi, Nikki Mochi, and Rokuhouyaki. They do the handover at the storefront, but you can see the production area behind it. Shinko is a sweet rice cake-like treat with a subtly chewy texture and comes in flavors like white, Nikki, and matcha. Sakura Mochi has a rice-like texture in the dough and a smooth sweet red bean paste filling that I definitely enjoyed. Nikki Mochi has a strong cinnamon aroma and became a personal favorite of mine. Rokuhouyaki is made by attaching dough to the red bean paste in six directions and baking it using domestically grown wheat and free-range eggs from Kyoto Miyama. It has a classic taste and was easy to eat while still warm. They have various types of traditional Japanese sweets available depending on the season, so I would love to visit again! (● ˃̶͈̀ロ˂̶͈́)੭ꠥ⁾⁾

I recommend the Nikkimochi for 170 yen! If you're going to buy it, make sure to go to the factory. It's located right by the Tozai Line/Higashiyama Station. The service is polite and warm. *I don't go to the Nanza store because it's inconvenient. Be the second in line 5 minutes before opening. The first in line tries to order, but is told it's not open yet, so they say they'll come back later and leave. I'm the second in line. I ask if it's too early to order after 10 o'clock. I'm told the products haven't arrived yet. The former situation may have been a lack of manners on our side, but the latter is unfortunate as a response from the staff. It's important to actively explain the situation of not being able to open at 10 o'clock, and even if it's not their fault, a word of apology is appropriate. It was your choice to stick to 10 o'clock. Are the products on display just decorations? When is a good time to come? It's frustrating. I think it's disrespectful to the people making the products at the factory. And to the Nikkimochi. So, I recommend buying at the factory!

Visited in November 2022. Currently rated 3.54. 84 reviews. While walking from Higashiyama towards Sanjo, I stumbled upon a line in a side street. It seemed to be an old-fashioned traditional Japanese confectionery shop. Being a fan of chestnuts, I was drawn to the name "kuri mochi" and decided to wait in line. It appears to be a production facility for a shop in Gion, as they only sell but do not have a place to eat. I purchased kuri mochi and daifuku and enjoyed them while walking. I am not very familiar with Japanese sweets, but eating Japanese sweets in Kyoto gives you a sense of Japan. I thought it would make a nice souvenir if purchased on the same day.

As I was walking by, I noticed a long line on a narrow street. It turned out to be a direct sales shop for traditional Japanese sweets. After checking the reviews, I decided to wait in line and bought two pieces of chestnut mochi for 200 yen each. It was already late in the evening, so many items were sold out. The mochi was small but delicious, with sweet bean paste and chestnut inside. Thank you for the meal!

Established in the 2nd year of Bunsei (1819), Gion Manju is a long-established manju shop located near Gion Minamiza Theater, with a factory direct store. It is located right near Higashiyama subway station. I visited Gion Manju Factory. It has a traditional atmosphere. You can enjoy freshly made manju. All priced at 170 yen (including tax) - reasonable. The Niki Mochi, Rokkaku Yaki, Black Bean Salt Manju, and Kuzuzakura (made with domestic kudzu) were all light and delicious. I was also interested in Mitsuzuki, but it's best to eat it right away, so I chose these four items for today. I regret not trying the famous Shinko this time, so I'll have it next time. Thank you very much.

After eating tonkatsu and ramen, I decided to head home because it was hot. It has become a tradition to buy Japanese sweets when returning from Kyoto. While walking near the station to go back to Shiga from Higashiyama, I found a shop on a small alley. There were signs with product names on the wall, and inside, they were selling Japanese sweets and making them in the back. Intrigued, I bought some warabi mochi (5 pieces for 260 yen) and salted bean daifuku (170 yen). The daifuku had soft and chewy mochi with delicious grainy sweet bean paste. It had plenty of black beans in it. The warabi mochi was half the price of the one I had at a renowned shop recently, but it was quite good. At this price, I am satisfied. Summer vacation turned out to be all about gourmet food in the end. I managed to do some exercise, around 7 kilometers of brisk walking. The weather was unstable at first, but it has improved, so I will run 5 kilometers today when I get back and 10 kilometers tomorrow.

This is a long-established ohagi shop that has been in Kyoto for 203 years! I received it as a souvenir from a friendly couple♡ Established in Gion, Kyoto in the second year of Bunsei era. Currently located next to the Minamiza Theater at Kawaramachi Shijo in Kyoto is "Gion Manju" shop. I knew about the shop in Gion, but I didn't know about the factory near Higashiyama Station! Thank you for always bringing me delicious souvenirs as a sweet tooth (*´³`*) ♡♡♡ Three beautifully lined up, three-colored ohagi. Now, which one should I try first? Anko, kinako. Huh? Hm~!? The third ohagi! This is!!!! A green marimo!?!? No, it's not a marimo. It's a nori seaweed ohagi!!! I finally encountered it~~✩.*˚ I remember seeing it on the "Kenmin Show" before. Three-colored ohagi. Anko, kinako, what's the third one? People from Kanto, including myself who grew up in eastern Japan, only had "black sesame" in mind. Yes, red for anko, yellow for kinako, and black for sesame. This is the classic ohagi, right? However, people from Kansai unanimously said anko, kinako, and the third is nori seaweed. Huh, no way. I've never seen nori seaweed ohagi before! Σ(ﾟдﾟ；) We make takoyaki, so there's no nori seaweed in ohagi—no way, no way, no way. ( ;; ᷇࿀ ᷆ ;;) That's what I thought, but (・ω・) Hoho, Kyoto's three-colored ohagi. Anko, kinako, and nori seaweed. Finally got my wish? I tried the nori seaweed ohagi! (๑'ڡ'๑)୨♡ The flavor of nori spreads more than I imagined. The sweetness and saltiness are mild, and the nori flavor is quite strong. It uses sudanori instead of aosa, so it's soft and has an elegant aroma like tea. It certainly goes well with ohagi♡♡♡ The nori seaweed ohagi was more delicious than I imagined, with a refined taste. I had a good Kyoto-like experience. Thank you for the meal (*´▽`人)

You can buy freshly made Japanese sweets at the factory direct store "Gion Manju" located next to Kyoto Minamiza, which was established during the Bunsei era. The location is about a 5-minute walk from Higashiyama Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway. As a shortcut to the Okazaki area, locals and tourists alike enjoy walking along the narrow street lined with quiet Kyoto townhouses where the shop is located. Despite the impression that they are made by machines due to the name "factory," each sweet is carefully crafted by traditional confectionery artisans. The sales space is very small and limited since it is primarily a factory-based store, but they offer a lineup of classic manju as well as seasonal products. Individual items are also available for purchase, and when you place an order at the entrance, they will bring out the products from the kitchen in the back and wrap them up for you. It's a place where you can visually enjoy and savor delicious freshly made Japanese sweets that always warm people's hearts. Thank you for the meal! ＼(^o^)／

I happened to see a line off the beaten path. I passed by once, but curious, I went back and ended up lining up. I bought one of each kind wondering what "shinko" was. It's a bit pricey at 170 yen each. It was my first time trying "shinko." It was chewy, sweet, and similar to "uiro" (a type of traditional Japanese sweet). Next time, I want to try the "warabimochi" and red rice.

My wife, who loves Kashiwa mochi, asked me to go. Due to circumstances during the Golden Week holiday, she missed out on eating Kashiwa mochi, so we went to Gion Manju-san, who makes them until the end of May. We usually buy them at a shop in Gion Shijo, near the Minami-za theater, but today we had errands nearby, so we went to the factory in Higashiyama. Although it's called a factory, it's actually a small building along the Shirakawa River flowing from Okazaki Park to Higashiyama Station. There is a paper with the name of the sweets hanging at the entrance, giving it a nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of old Japanese confectionery shops. We ordered four Kashiwa mochi with smooth red bean paste. I confirmed over the phone that they are currently accepting reservations. The price is 160 yen each. The distinctive feature of these Kashiwa mochi is the soft mochi and refreshing red bean paste. We buy Kashiwa mochi at various shops, but it's hard to find one that surpasses this one. My family in Kyoto says this is the best.

They are made and sold in the back. It's cheap. For now, I'll eat my favorite warabi mochi with my daughter and buy souvenirs. It seems there are other specialty items as well. The name seems to have a history, but I didn't know much about it, so I won't go into details. It had a gentle taste and was delicious like a long-established store in Kyoto! 🎉

Gion Manju (factory) in Kyoto, established during the Bunsei era, is a long-established traditional Japanese confectionery factory located quietly in a residential area. I got takeout of their Mame Mochi and Rokkaku-yaki. The Mame Mochi has a soft skin filled with plenty of sweet red bean paste. I wanted to take a photo of the cross-section, but I got too caught up in eating and forgot to take it (lol). It was my first time trying Rokkaku-yaki, which felt like castella cake with red bean paste inside. It seemed like a specialty since a regular customer ahead of me was buying a lot of them. Both treats had a natural sweetness from the azuki beans, not overly sweet. A friend who is a Japanese confectionery enthusiast also said the Mame Mochi here is excellent. I found out they have a store near Shijo Station, so I'd like to visit there next time! It was really delicious!

The kashiwa-mochi with miso filling and koshi-an filling were both sold out. I've had the koshi-an filling here before, so I decided to go with the miso filling. It's quite sweet. The koshi-an filling here usually isn't this sweet. The mochi is moist and delicious. This might be my favorite among all the sweets I've had here. It's a simple, charming sweets shop.

Gion Manju! There was a shop with a line in Higashiyama, so out of curiosity, I bought some! There were various options, but I chose the sakura mochi! First of all, the mochi was delicious! It wasn't completely smooth, it had a slightly rough texture! But that made it interesting and different on the palate! The sweet red bean paste was sweet, with a hint of saltiness from the leaf, making the sweetness stand out! Delicious! It was sakura mochi! Gion Manju! Definitely a great choice!!

When staying in Sanjo, Kyoto, I heard that this restaurant was delicious so I visited. I had heard that the chestnut mochi was delicious, but it was not available, perhaps due to the season. I bought yomogi mochi (with red bean paste) and mame mochi (with smooth bean paste). I had them right away at the hotel and they tasted freshly made, with the mochi being soft and chewy, and the bean paste sweet and delicious.

I walked from Sanjo to the Kyocera Museum and decided to take a side street, where I stumbled upon a charming shop selling traditional Japanese sweets. Even though I initially passed by, I couldn't resist going back! They had a variety of sweets like ohagi, mochi, nikki mochi, and sakura mochi. Although the specialty was a sweet called Shinco, I ended up buying the three-color ohagi. I had a craving for ohagi thanks to the morning drama "Kamukamu Everybody"! When I got home, I enjoyed it with a cup of warm tea. The sweet red bean paste was deliciously sweet and light. I was happy that it had chunky red bean paste, which I love. The chewy rice cake inside was also delicious, and it made me realize how long it had been since I had such tasty ohagi. It may not be flashy, but it's a gentle everyday treat to enjoy at home with family over tea. I looked up the name of the shop, Gion Manju, and found out that it's the factory of that famous traditional Japanese sweets shop next to the Minami-za Theater. I'm now curious about their specialty, Shinco, so when I visit Kyoto next, I definitely want to stop by and try it. Thank you for the wonderful treat!