After becoming a fan of Aburatorigami, I finally fulfilled my long-cherished dream of visiting Yojiya cafe. I planned a day trip to Kyoto during a business trip to Kansai, aiming to visit the cafe when it opened (as a lone middle-aged man). There were already a few customers with the same idea waiting in line, but I was able to smoothly get a seat inside. Many repeat customers were there for the limited edition "50 times cooler! Chocomint parfait" this summer, but as a first-timer, I ordered the classic matcha parfait and caramel cappuccino. And finally, it arrived - I was thrilled to see this visual in person. The table napkin quality was top-notch as well. Despite being surrounded mostly by women, I shamelessly took photos. Of course, the taste was impeccable, and I had a great start to my Kyoto sightseeing. After eating, I enjoyed shopping at the Yojiya shop on the left side of the photo.

I bought a crepe from a vending machine and enjoyed it on a bench outside. The cafe space inside had parfaits and seemed like a nice place to relax. I purchased a mini size crepe with matcha ice cream and red beans inside, it was very delicious!

I heard about the 50 times mint ice cream and laughed, but it is only available at two stores, so I came all the way to Saga Arashiyama. The first bite was like, huh? But as I continued eating, the mint flavor became stronger! It was to my liking and I was happy. There were some places where the mint flavor was faint, but overall it was delicious. Even after eating, there was a refreshing feeling in my mouth, and I thought, "I just had mint!" I enjoyed my first visit to Kyoto in a long time.

I'm so excited! Yojiya Cafe! I've always wanted to go there! And on top of that, my son organized a gratitude plan for us before he moved out, a family trip to Kyoto. I'll probably never forget it. And Yojiya Cafe is so cute! ❤️

In Kansai, this familiar face, do you know it? * Kyoto Arashiyama. * ☼ * ――――― * ☼ * ―――――. Yojiya Cafe Saga Arashiyama Store @yojiyacafe_official. * ☼ * ――――― * ☼ * ―――――. Yojiya, famous for its oil blotting paper! The face of Yojiya's cafe ☕️ is surreal and indescribable, isn't it? It seems like it's not well known outside of Kansai, really? Don't you know this? The strawberry shortcake parfait is 1,500 yen, and the sakura parfait that started on April 1st is also 1,500 yen. I had the strawberry one, with strawberry powder sprinkled on top, giving it a sweet and sour taste ☺️. It's like eating a strawberry shortcake with whipped cream, sponge cake cut in half, strawberries, strawberry sauce, etc. The sakura parfait is pink, light green, and colorful, making you feel like you're having a flower viewing experience! Sakura powder, sakura sauce, slightly salty sakura bean paste, sakura jelly, sakura ice cream, chewy sakura mochi, and sakura leaf jelly. It's like eating sakura mochi and parfait at the same time! The katsu sandwich set with Yojiya's face branding on it also looked delicious! Thank you for the meal! There were also takeout options available, so you can order at the storefront. Yojiya Saga Arashiyama Store Kyoto, Ukyo-ku, Saga Tenryuji Tateshicho 2-130 075-865-2213 10:00-17:30. #ArashiyamaCafe #ArashiyamaGourmet #Arashiyama #ArashiyamaParfait #Yojiya

Atmosphere: The stylish interior bustling with tourists was very comfortable, especially since I was seated on a spacious sofa. While most seats are single chairs, the glass walls create a beautiful atmosphere. Taste: I tried the strawberry latte at Yojiya. Lattes in Kyoto just taste better for some reason. Honestly, the strawberry latte had a unique tartness from the strawberries, which was a bit disappointing for my sweet tooth. However, if you enjoy the tartness of strawberries, you'll probably find the taste quite enjoyable.

After visiting Arashiyama Kishiro, I visited Horin-ji temple and then strolled around the area near Togetsukyo Bridge. Originally planning to enjoy some food while walking, the cold wind made me change my plans. So, I decided to look for a cafe where I could sit in and eat. My family suggested a cafe run by Yojiya, famous for their oil blotting paper. On weekends, there is usually a long line, making it difficult to sit in, but since it was a weekday, I was able to enter without waiting. At the entrance, there was alcohol disinfection and temperature check. Then, I could choose a table from the available seats. Once seated, a staff member brought me a wet towel and a glass of water. The wet towel had the familiar face printed on Yojiya's oil blotting paper. Each table had an acrylic board for infection prevention, and mask cases were also provided. The drink menu included coffee, tea, smoothies, juices, etc. The food menu had sandwiches, pasta, curry, etc. For dessert, there were cake sets, parfaits, etc. I was torn between the "Yojiya Special Cappuccino" with the familiar face and the "Kinako Parfait," but I ended up ordering the latter. The Kinako Parfait was priced at 1,350 yen (including tax) and consisted of plenty of kinako cream, sponge cake, chewy mochi made from glutinous rice flour, maple cream, jelly, mixed nuts with cinnamon flavor, orange peel, etc. The parfait was delicious, with the kinako being particularly tasty. I'm not a fan of the cinnamon flavor, but the parfait itself had a refreshing sweetness and was easy to eat. With maple syrup, the taste of the parfait changes to a more Western flavor, but I personally preferred it as it was. Although I changed my plans, I had a relaxing time. If I have the chance to visit Arashiyama again in the future, I would love to revisit this cafe. The Kinako Parfait was delicious. Thank you for the meal!

I have always wanted to visit the cafe that "Yojiya" opened. The elegant atmosphere of the cafe gives off a vibe similar to The Arashiyama. I tried their classic matcha parfait, which was delicious. The parfait, with Yojiya's face drawn on it, was not only visually appealing but also tasty. It contained matcha ice cream, Yatsuhashi (a traditional Kyoto sweet), shiratama (rice flour dumplings), and a rich matcha sauce that kept the flavor interesting from start to finish. I highly recommend this representative cafe in Arashiyama to many people!

I had a cappuccino inside the store. It's about 100 yen cheaper for takeout. They draw a cute face on the coffee, whether it's iced or hot. The COVID-19 prevention measures were very thorough. Thank you for the meal.

Yojiya is famous for their oil blotting paper, and they also have a cafe. I visited for their signature parfait with Yojiya's face on it, but also had lunch since it was around noon. The cafe is small and cozy, with a calm atmosphere. The parfait was cute and tasty, but the portion was a bit small and felt a bit lacking. I ordered pasta for lunch, which was average in portion and taste, similar to a chain cafe. The prices are a bit high for what you get, so the overall satisfaction was not very high. However, since there is a shop nearby, it is a good place to visit for buying souvenirs. Thank you for the meal.

During sightseeing in Arashiyama, I visited the "Yojiya Cafe" for the first time. When I arrived around 12 o'clock, there were 8 groups waiting. So, I wrote my name on the waiting board and went for a walk in the bamboo forest. Arashiyama during Golden Week was quite crowded. After about 30 minutes of walking, I returned and there were only 2 groups left waiting, so I waited in front of the store for about 10 minutes before my name was called. I ordered the smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwich with tapenade sauce drink set for 1,600 yen. Although I neglected to write a review for a few months, I remember it was delicious. The side dishes other than the sandwich had a cute Kyoto touch in the presentation. And there were Yojiya girls drawn everywhere (not just on the food). It's not the type of cafe where you'd say "I'll come back often," but more like a place you visit because it's a tourist spot and end up thinking it was a good choice no matter what you order because it's delicious and cute. The staff seemed a bit slow due to the lack of busyness, so it's better to go with some extra time. Thank you for the meal. Thank you very much!

Yojiya is a tea time spot. I happened to arrive 15 minutes before opening time, so I killed time at the adjacent oil blotting paper and hand cream store and ended up being the first customer to enter, haha. Right now, parfaits seem to be popular on Instagram! Since my schedule was packed for this trip, I opted for a quick matcha cappuccino. The familiar face latte with a sweet and fluffy matcha flavor was perfect for starting the day feeling cozy. Arabica Arashiyama had a crazy long line, but I didn't want to waste time, so I skipped it. I took the Yojiya towel with the iconic design back home without using it, haha.

- A spontaneous two-day trip to Kyoto After enjoying the cherry blossoms at Haradani-en, we took a taxi to Arashiyama. While my wife's main goal was Haradani-en, I was looking forward to the bamboo grove here. But before that, we decided to have a snack at Yojiya Cafe, famous for its oil blotting paper. We ordered a parfait. - Strawberry Shortcake Parfait - Milk Tea Parfait When you think of Yojiya, you think of the woman in their logo, right? The expression on the woman's face on top of the parfait is quite unique, making it slightly hesitant to dig in with a spoon. The parfait had a taste reminiscent of strawberry shortcake, with the sweet and sourness of strawberries and the sweetness of whipped cream soothing the soul. My wife also said the Milk Tea Parfait was delicious.

Located in Sagan Tenryuji Tachibanacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, is Yojiya Cafe Arashiyama in Saga-Arashiyama. After enjoying the Sonoka plate at Yojiya Cafe Arashiyama, which turns into a cafe during cafe time and serves Sonoka sweets, we visited the cafe. We indulged in a sweets set at Yojiya Cafe Arashiyama, followed by enjoying the seasonal limited edition Hanahono Ka Tanjou Kinen Crepe at Yojiya Cafe Ocha no Crepe Saga Arashiyama, called Sakura Crepe - Omekashi Honoka. Finally, we bought Yojiya's matcha sandwich cookies at Yojiya Arashiyama store. The store sells cosmetics and other items, while the cafe area is at the back. The garden of the store is elevated above the road, allowing you to enjoy your purchased sweets in privacy. The entrance to the cafe is on the right side after entering the passage in the center of the building. The interior of the cafe consists of L-shaped window-side table seats and large table seats along the wall. We were tempted by the seasonal limited edition strawberry dessert plate, but as we had just eaten the Sonoka plate, we opted for the Saga Arashiyama limited edition dessert. The Saga Arashiyama limited edition dessert, Yojiya Japanese-style roll cake set for 1100 yen, is a small matcha-flavored roll cake. It consists of matcha crepe on the outside, matcha sponge, cream roll cake filled with three types of beans, ice cream, and candied chestnuts as garnish. Although only red beans are visible in the cross-section, there are uguisu beans and white kidney beans hidden in the cream. The dessert is subtly sweet, with a chewy texture from the crepe and a slight scent of bamboo grass as mentioned in the menu. To freshen up, we paired it with an iced lemon tea. Everything was delicious.

While walking on the path in Arashiyama, I stumbled upon the famous Yojiya store and got a "tea crepe" that was perfect for the bamboo forest trail. For those who want to relax, there is a cafe with a view of the garden. For those in a hurry, you can also enjoy it as a takeaway. You can also enjoy it under the wild tea umbrella at the entrance. Despite its simple appearance, the tea crepe is packed with matcha cream, sweet red bean paste, kinako beans, pie crust, matcha dango, matcha ice cream, and matcha syrup. Once topped with whipped cream, it is complete with a face made of matcha powder! With the refreshing bamboo forest on the right and the phone in hand, I indulged in the crepe with full desire. Menu: - Matcha Crepe - Yojiya Special Matcha Cappuccino

I chose the strawberry shortcake parfait. It's made with amaou strawberries, which are really delicious! The parfait costs 1,200 yen, which is a great deal for amaou strawberries. The parfait has a mix of crunchy meringue and chewy mochi at the bottom, with a light and creamy whipped cream on top. It also has a soft serve ice cream that adds a milky sweetness. It's a perfect combination of cake and parfait. The clubhouse sandwich is also delicious, and the atmosphere is great. I highly recommend visiting this place, especially during the autumn foliage season.

Yojiya Cafe [Arashiyama, Kyoto] Kyoto Expedition ▷ Hot Yuzu Chocolate ▷ Japanese-style Roll Cake. This shop in Arashiyama is always crowded with tourists. Luckily, we were the only ones waiting on this day, but we had to wait about 15 minutes because the seating inside is limited. There is also a Yojiya store next door, so you can pass the time without getting bored. The Hot Yuzu Chocolate, available only in winter, has a nice balance of chocolate sweetness with a hint of yuzu fragrance - delicious! The Japanese-style Roll Cake is a small matcha roll cake with plenty of cream. It is wrapped in cowhide, making it chewy and delicious. When enjoyed with the accompanying red bean paste, chestnut, and ice cream, it becomes even more delightful. The crepes, available for takeout only, also looked very delicious, and many customers were buying them. It seems perfect for eating while walking around. Arashiyama, where the flower lanterns were lit, was enchanting and beautiful.

Visited Yojiya Cafe in Arashiyama for a cafe experience during the autumn season. The hot yuzu chocolate had a wonderful citrusy aroma from the yuzu fruit, which paired well with the chocolate flavor. The milk tea parfait was based on black tea and included tapioca pearls and black tea jelly. The finishing touch was a milk sauce with orange peel, which added a perfect touch of flavor variation.

Located in Gion, but this time I visited the Sagano store. I have tried their crepes before, but this time I opted for their parfaits. They offer a Kinako Parfait, Matcha Parfait, and Milk Tea Parfait, as well as a Yuzu Parfait for a limited time. I chose the Kinako Parfait, which had a rich kinako ice cream with a not-too-sweet whipped cream. The parfait also had chewy jelly and mochi, making it a satisfying and flavorful treat. The addition of milky soft serve, kinako cream, orange peel, and a hint of cinnamon-flavored nuts added different textures and flavors to the parfait. Overall, the parfait was on the sweeter side, but I enjoyed the various elements it offered. The cozy atmosphere and delicious parfait make it a must-visit spot, especially during the autumn foliage season. I am also curious about their sandwich lunch, so I will definitely be returning.

While strolling around, I suddenly craved something sweet. I had a Kinako Parfait, which is filled with plenty of kinako cream, chewy shiratama rice cakes, maple cream, mixed nuts, and orange peel. I love kinako. The chewy and crunchy textures are enjoyable. I added extra maple syrup for sweetness. It was delicious!