When I visited Arashiyama, I was drawn to the menu board outside a shop and decided to go in. It was around 11:30 am on a weekday. The shop is located across the road from the Keifuku Arashiyama Station, in a corner of the commercial facility "Arashiyama Shoryuen". It faces the prefectural road, making it easy to enter. Inside the shop, there is a calm Japanese atmosphere, with most of the space dedicated to selling pickled vegetables, and a small eat-in space at the back. The eat-in space has two 4-person table seats. When I entered, there were about 3-4 groups of customers in the sales area, mostly elderly people. In the eat-in space, you can enjoy the "Grilled Onigiri with Kyoto Pickles and Dashi Tea Pickles" and "Kyoto Pickled Vegetable Sushi" as introduced on the menu board. I visited with another person and ordered "Grilled Onigiri with Kyoto Pickles and Dashi Tea Pickles x2 for 540 yen each" and "Kyoto Pickled Vegetable Sushi (5 pieces) for 648 yen" (including tax). For the "Grilled Onigiri with Kyoto Pickles and Dashi Tea Pickles," you can choose from two types of grilled onigiri (soy sauce flavor, miso flavor) and seven types of Kyoto pickles (pickled beans, soy sauce pickled daikon, yukari purple, minced pickles, mustard pickled daikon, ura sansho, country scent). I chose soy sauce flavor with yukari purple, and the other person chose miso flavor with minced pickles. It was brought to us in about 5 minutes. The "Grilled Onigiri with Kyoto Pickles and Dashi Tea Pickles" is served in a shallow bowl. Small grilled onigiri are half-soaked in dashi broth, topped with Kyoto pickles, shredded green shiso, shredded myoga, arare rice crackers, and shredded nori. Wasabi paste is also served. The elegant yet flavorful dashi broth is excellent. The saltiness is just right with the grilled onigiri and Kyoto pickles. The savory aroma of the grilled onigiri, the acidity and texture of the Kyoto pickles, and the flavor of the condiments combined to make it quite delicious. It was quickly finished. The "Kyoto Pickled Vegetable Sushi (5 pieces)" consists of 3 nigiri sushi (pickled daikon, long yam with wasabi pickles, red turnip pickles) and 2 gunkan sushi (yukari purple, cucumber with shredded pickles). Yuzu pickled daikon was served on the side. The sushi pieces were small and easy to eat, with a light flavor that we enjoyed. I quite liked the Kyoto pickled vegetable dashi tea pickles and sushi. Sometimes, a light lunch like this is nice.

Back in the days when I used to visit Kyoto frequently for business, my favorite lunch was the Nishitoshi pickled vegetable set at The CUBE in Kyoto Station. When I saw this pickled vegetable sushi, I felt intensely nostalgic and knew I had to visit. There is a small eat-in space next to the shop where you can enjoy the sushi you take out. They also serve tea. It may not be gourmet, but it's a good choice for a casual Kyoto-style lunch.

I visited a pickles shop in the Arashiyama area. I bought several items, but there wasn't anything particularly outstanding. Of course, they weren't bad, but the "Kyoto-style lightly pickled vegetables" were the best. Oh, and the thousand-layer pickles were delicious too.

I took a walk in the bamboo forest and bought some souvenirs at Nishitoshi for pickles - ☆suguki☆bamboo shoots☆eggplant. 2 and a half hours later, I cut the eggplant right away! It was delicious! Just the right amount of acidity, juiciness, and a lingering taste! Thank you for the delicious meal! (*^_^*)

A couple visited Kyoto together. Starting from the west side this time for a change. To satisfy our hunger, my wife and I shared pickled sushi. [Summary] Kyoto pickled sushi [5 pieces] 540 yen Pickled sardine gunkan, mizuna gunkan, daikon, cucumber, and wasabi pickled yam set. All in petite sizes, but proper sushi with vinegared rice. I had pickled sardine, daikon, and yam from the three types. Among the pickled sardine trio, the most crispy was the pickled sardine. The sharpness of shiso and the gentle fermentation acidity envelop the vinegared rice acidity. Daikon Two half-moon daikon slices on petite-sized shari. The crunchy texture of daikon mixes with the lactic acid bacteria acidity and sweetness. Yam The quiet spiciness of wasabi and the generosity of grated yam combine.

Today, I visited Nishi-toshi. Feeling tired from walking on a cold day, I started to feel a bit hungry and was drawn to a sign advertising dashi chazuke, so I decided to go inside the shop. I chose soy sauce grilled rice balls with daikon pickles as my toppings. The price was 540 yen including tax. After waiting for about 5 minutes, it was brought to me. I mixed wasabi into the dashi and took a bite of the grilled rice ball, "Delicious!" The grilled rice ball and toppings paired well with the dashi. The pickles had a crispy texture and were light and tasty. It was just the right amount to satisfy my hunger. I recommend it to those who like pickles. It warms you up on a cold day and fills your stomach with deliciousness. I had a relaxing time and enjoyed my meal. Thank you.

I bought some souvenirs to take back with me!! When you visit Kyoto, it's customary to buy some pickled vegetables as souvenirs. I purchased "Ajwain Kabu" for 550 yen and "Ochazuke Kabura" for 368 yen. Since it's hot, the ochazuke is a good choice! The pickled vegetables are easy to eat and refreshing. They are easy to buy because you can taste them. There are many varieties, so it's always hard to decide which one to get. This time, I bought a rare one for ochazuke. It's delicious, so even in the hot weather, I recommend having pickled vegetables with ochazuke to keep your appetite up! (^_^)v

The store opened at 9:00 a.m. I arrived a bit late at 9:30 a.m. for a late breakfast. I mistakenly entered a souvenir shop that only sold pickles and asked if there was somewhere to eat. They kindly informed me that I was at the wrong place and directed me to the correct store, which was also called Nishitoshi. I ordered a grilled rice ball with pickles on top, minus the wasabi and myoga. I also tried the assorted pickles that they sold at the store. Since there were so many things I wanted to try, I didn't end up feeling full.

On a holiday around 12:00, the shops around Arashiyama were crowded, but I noticed two empty table seats and decided to enter. Taste: I ordered the "Kyoto pickled sushi 8 pieces (¥864)". The sushi was made with pickled vegetables such as radish, daikon, cucumber, Chinese cabbage, eggplant, and turnip. It was light and easy to eat even in the hot summer. They also had ochazuke available. Overall, the portion size was small but it was convenient to eat. Atmosphere/Service: The dining area was just a small corner in the retail shop. It was a simple space with no special service. Cost Performance: The cost performance is not bad.

They serve grilled onigiri with dashi chazuke topped with Nishitoshi's pickles for 540 yen. You can receive it on a plastic tray with a plastic bowl, and enjoy it while sitting on the indoor space or on the vinyl-covered tatami mat in the courtyard. Honestly, the taste alone is worth around 300 yen (similar to Hankyu soba's moon-viewing soba), but considering the location, atmosphere, and the fact that they offer grilled onigiri as dashi chazuke (with a choice of soy sauce or miso), the price is reasonable for the effort put into it. So, I gave a slightly generous evaluation.

I love Nishitoshi's Senmaizuke. This pickled dish made by a pickle shop is completely different from what amateurs make. It's impossible to slice it so thinly, and they manage to eliminate the rawness and bitterness of the vegetables, while the seasoning is exquisite. I wonder if it's made by machines in a factory or by hand. Anyway, it's delicious. It's so good that I want to send it to my close friends. Nishitoshi Arashiyama Shoryuen Store 075-873-8181 40-8 Shoryuen 1F, Sagatenryuji Mononobaba-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture.