If we're talking about food stalls, it's definitely baby castella. They're gently sweet and easy to eat. I couldn't help but buy some. It's a specialty in Kyoto. You can see them quite often at events in Kyoto. They're delicious. It seems like they're more popular with older men than children!

I discovered this place while walking and decided to buy it since there was no line. There is usually a long line. I think they all taste the same, but my friend always eats here and says this place has the best smell and taste. The freshly made ones are delicious. If you like baby castella, I recommend this place.

This year, there were no bald old men!

Maeda's baby castella. It is subtly sweet and fluffy.

Happy New Year! This was my first meal of the year.

2017/01 Once again, it's that time of year! Surprisingly, there is a long line at this hour! 2016/01 Bought it again this year! The wait in line was about 10 people. 2015/01 Bought it again this year! Every year, the first food I eat is this! 2013/01 It's here again this year! Maeda's Baby Castella. 2011/01/01 Revisited. Visited around 07:00, so there was no line this year. The freshly made ones were not available, but it was still delicious. And unfortunately, the shop selling dried sansho pepper in front of the approach was closed this year, so I couldn't buy it. What a shame. The plastic bags this year were plain (cost-cutting maybe?). 2010/01/01 Revisited. Had it for the first time this year during the New Year's visit. Of course, the first thing I ate this year was Baby Castella. ---------- 2009/03/19 Finally uploaded the photos. Baby Castella is quite delicious, I always buy it when I visit the shrine. However, they are not always available, so be careful. They also sell them in front of the Tenmangu Shrine in Osaka. But I personally find them tastier in Kyoto. Buying 1000 yen worth is good, but not too much, right? During New Year's, there are always people lining up. It seems to have quite a few fans. But I wonder if there are not many people checking online for it?

I bought it on the way back from my visit to the shrine in January 2015. Despite the early morning, there was a long line. The staff mentioned that there were more customers this year. I had it hot and fresh. It was delicious as always!! I bought it on the way back from my visit to the shrine in January 2014. It was a very cold day. So, the products were cold too. I wish I had it warm and fresh. Because freshly made ones are very delicious. I need to come back and buy it again. This is a review from my visit to Fushimi Inari in July 2013. The Inari-chan series continues. This time, it's Maeda's crackers... no, that's wrong. But, how many people actually know about Maeda's crackers?↓Like this one http://www.atarimaeda.com/top.html↓Fujita Makoto's commercial. How many people feel nostalgic watching this? It made me laugh. Fujita Makoto is a great actor, isn't he?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi9AdfCN6IQSo, Maeda from Fushimi Inari. I was surprised that I could review a street vendor. If I can do it, kazuchi should too. This shop always has a long line. Many people, from young to old, buy from here. Even kazuchi often buys and eats from here. The aroma is enticing and the taste is nostalgic. I often end up buying and eating it on the way back after visiting the shrine. The taste is perfect and delicious. When it comes to baby castella, Maeda's castella is the best choice.

I always look for Maeda's Castella at events with food stalls in Kyoto. It seems to be treated like a brand, as there is always a demand for it and it is quite popular. The blue curtain and black clothes are the key points. Unfortunately, when it is not busy or towards the end, the Castella served is cold every time. However, it is still delicious. If you want to eat it hot and fresh, it is best to go during peak hours. I always line up for it at the Gion Festival, even though the line is long. It is definitely worth it. You can easily buy it at local events. Today, I found it at the Truck Festival. It was raining and there were not many customers, so only one staff member was working. Since I went towards the end, the Castella was cold as usual. But it was delicious. I felt like there was a hint of flavor, maybe soy sauce. I highly recommend it! It costs around 500 yen.

I visited the Inari shrine for the New Year's visit to pray for prosperity in business. I noticed the long line on the way out, but this year it was manageable so I decided to wait. After about 20 minutes, I finally got my turn and bought a bag of snacks for 500 yen. I returned home with a smile on my face. The train ride was filled with a delicious aroma, which made me feel a bit embarrassed for some reason. When I ate the snacks at home, I couldn't help but laugh when I saw "contains calcium" written on the bag. The taste reminded me of the good old days and made me smile. I wonder if this year will be a good one.

I always used to go to the festival's stalls, and there was always Maeda's baby castella. Of course, it was also at the night stalls of the Gion Festival. But... they didn't have the 500 yen bag? Even though I said that, I ended up buying the 1000 yen one. I don't know why, but I really wanted this baby castella. It's not cheap at all, but it's delicious. Even though the color of the castella varies in one bag, I don't mind. The texture is completely different from the baby castella sold in supermarkets. The chewy texture is incredibly delicious, and it's still tasty even when it's cold.

Maeda's baby castella is very famous in Kansai. People in line to buy it were saying "Be-bi-ka-su, Be-bi-ka-su." Many customers were buying large quantities, like 2 or 3 bags of the 1000 yen size. It seems to be a traditional snack in Kansai. I decided to buy one 500 yen bag. The staff efficiently handled customers, with one person baking and another person bagging. The bag indicates that it contains calcium and eggs. The castella is slightly sweet and fluffy. It is best when eaten fresh out of the oven, as it becomes soft when cooled.

When I went to the Setsubun festival at Yoshida Shrine, I couldn't resist buying some baby castella from one of the stalls. There were lots of people energetically cooking castella and the stall stood out with its lively atmosphere. The turnover was quick, there was no line, and I was happy to receive a warm piece. You could choose between 500 yen and 1,000 yen for different amounts. I was fully satisfied with the 500 yen portion! It had a nice aroma, was warm, fluffy, and perfect for eating on the go. It was delicious!

The king of baby castella at the night market!! Wherever you go, there is always a long line. You can tell this is Maeda's baby castella just by looking at the line. But the turnover is fast, so even if you wait, it's not a big deal. The baby castella has a crispy outer layer and a fluffy inside. It's delicious when warm, but even when it cools down, it's still tasty. I like to take it home and warm it up in the toaster for an extra crispy texture. If I see it at a night market, I always make sure to line up and enjoy it. Thank you for the meal.

This is a review of a traditional castella cake shop. I often passed by this shop and was always satisfied just by the smell, so I never stopped to buy anything. However, this time I was with a friend visiting Fushimi Inari Shrine, and when I mentioned that this shop is famous, my friend wanted to try it. So we bought some freshly made warm castella cakes. The bite-sized cakes had a nostalgic flavor and were perfect for eating while walking. But they would also be great enjoyed with coffee or tea, perhaps sitting down somewhere for an outdoor tea time. The fluffy texture and homemade, rustic appearance of the cakes were comforting. During festivals or events, this shop may appear in places other than Fushimi Inari, so be sure to look out for it.

During the Setsubun festival at Yoshida Shrine, there are food stalls that come every year. I had heard about them but had never tried them before. I went there yesterday during lunchtime and was able to buy one without waiting in line. I purchased a 500 yen one and ate it right away while it was still hot. It was just okay, nothing special in terms of taste. Some parts were even undercooked. If I have to spend a coin, I wouldn't buy it again, especially since I don't have any particular attachment to Maeda-san. On the other hand, I highly recommend the sake kasu from the liquor store in Fushimi that sets up a stall at Yoshida every year. I buy it every year.

Tomorrow is Setsubun, so today is like New Year's Eve. There was a shop at Yoshida Shrine's Setsubun festival, so I bought without hesitation. It's really delicious! They are slightly sweet and small, so I couldn't help but keep eating. The shop owner kept cooking without stopping, but with so many customers, even with six castella grills in full operation, it was still not enough. The middle-aged man in line behind me also said, "It's been delicious since the old days," while talking to his wife. I guess eating it occasionally must be really enjoyable.

I was tempted by the delicious aroma and sweet smell as I walked by, but there were so many people waiting that I ended up just enjoying the scent and moving on. However, one day I decided to make a purchase. The taste was not too sweet, and it paired well with the crispy texture of the castella cake. The inside was fluffy, and once you start eating, you can't stop. Overall, it's a light snack that won't make you feel heavy. It would make a great little gift to bring to someone!

Every year during New Year's, I buy these at Fushimi Inari. I always get the 1000 yen one. The 500 yen one is not as warm because it's a mix of leftovers that don't fit in the 1000 yen bag. There used to be an energetic old man who always took charge of baking them, but I haven't seen him for a few years now. Since then, I feel like I haven't eaten a hot baby castella in a while. It's disappointing when you get a cold one that was made in advance. Even though it's still delicious when cold, I personally prefer it when it's piping hot and sticks to the paper bag.