The warabi mochi was smooth and delicious. The shiratama had a texture similar to a rice cake made from yatsuhashi skin. The staff were attentive and kept refilling our tea. The traditional cafes in Gion are usually crowded, so this one might be a bit of a hidden gem.

I was able to enter without waiting on a weekday. The dirty chairs made me feel uneasy, but the parfait was unexpectedly delicious. Many parfaits use a lot of jelly and have few main ingredients like ice cream or fruit, but this parfait had satisfying vanilla bean ice cream. However, I was disappointed that the sweet red bean paste was not the high-quality type I was expecting, like the kind used in Yatsuhashi.

Yatsuhashi Experience: Originally, I preferred "smooth red bean paste," so I never bought Yatsuhashi for myself because everywhere I went, they only sold "grain red bean paste." However, I happened to come across a store in Arashiyama that sold smooth red bean paste Yatsuhashi, and I bought it. From that moment on, during my biannual stays in Kyoto (always on a long weekend), I would hire a taxi driver named T from Yasaka Taxi for the duration of my 3-day stay. He was born and raised in Kyoto and very knowledgeable about the city. One day, I asked him to stop by a store that sold smooth red bean paste Yatsuhashi, but he didn't know any. He took me to several stores that day, but none of them sold smooth red bean paste Yatsuhashi. He promised to research more for next time. On my next visit to Kyoto, T told me that it was very rare to find a store that sold smooth red bean paste Yatsuhashi. He found out that out of the 14 companies that make Yatsuhashi, only 2 of them sell smooth red bean paste Yatsuhashi. One of them was Nishio, located near Kiyomizu Temple where the famous Daisho-sensei often visits. It was an eye-opening experience for me, as I realized that smooth red bean paste Yatsuhashi is not a popular local treat in Kyoto. T also mentioned that Kyoto locals rarely eat Yatsuhashi and prefer smooth red bean paste over grain red bean paste, which is more popular among people from Kanto. I used to buy Yatsuhashi from Nishio before, but the elderly man who used to be there every day was no longer around due to old age. This made me feel a sense of loss, so I stopped going there. During this visit, after visiting Kanshundo, I explored the Gion shopping street on Shijo Street to kill time before checking in at Yuzuya Ryokan. I bought several types of Yatsuhashi from the main Nishio Yatsuhashi Gion store, and while walking along the Gion shopping street, I stumbled upon another store... the store was located underground and was long and narrow... and decided to go down to buy more Yatsuhashi to enjoy at home. The variety at this store was greater than the one at Gion Kita store (they even had chiffon cakes), but with only one staff member serving many customers, it took a long time to make a purchase, which was frustrating. If I were to buy regular Yatsuhashi, I would prefer the Gion Kita store. △□ Yatsuhashi - Nikki (5 pieces) 250 yen: Just for reference, the expiration date is October 16, while the ones I bought earlier at Gion Kita store were until October 18.

I bought the limited edition Sakura Yatsuhashi at Kyoto Station! It's recommended, but when I asked my friends from Kansai, they said the chocolate is the best. I also ordered something called Shiro Mochi. The Yatsuhashi has a shelf life of only about 5 days. I wish I could have bought more.

This restaurant offers innovative parent and child rice bowls, unique limited-time parfaits with interesting visuals, and their signature eight-layered bars. It's a fun and enjoyable place that I like. This time, I tried the limited-time "Love Parfait." I was already captivated by the pink heart macaron symbolizing Valentine's Day. The parfait consisted of strawberry ice cream, vanilla ice cream, and had a simple structure, so I finished it in no time. They also have a wide variety of eight-layered bars as souvenirs, so I always stop by when I'm in Kyoto and never get tired of it.

In Kyoto, famous items include matcha and Yatsuhashi. I discovered a parfait where you can enjoy both together! Rich matcha ice cream with matcha macaron, shiratama, red bean, and other Japanese sweets! The Yatsuhashi hanging from the glass is also adorable♡ It was a parfait with a good amount of volume, perfect for sightseeing in Kyoto!

My companion really enjoyed the Yatsuhashi at the "Honke Nishio Yatsuhashi" store in Gion during our visit to Kyoto. While I personally hesitated to enter a store that only sells sweets, my companion was thrilled to try different samples and ended up purchasing two chocolates for 250 yen each. Although I tried a sample and found it tasty, I couldn't quite understand the hype. But my companion seemed to really enjoy it, especially since they love chocolate. It's interesting how different people have different tastes when it comes to sweets. Overall, it was a unique experience.

A long-established traditional Japanese confectionery shop boasting the oldest history with Yatsuhashi. I visited on a holiday afternoon. Seasonal ingredients incorporated into a seasonal parfait. A glossy parfait with light ice cream, chestnuts, Mont Blanc cream, Yatsuhashi, and cream tightly packed together.

Matcha parfait! It was not too sweet, so I was able to enjoy it until the end!

I'm going around eating parfaits in Kyoto - I visited the second place! I felt that the parfait here was a bit pricey, but it had a good amount and the matcha flavor was rich and delicious! It was crowded, but I was able to get a seat relatively smoothly, and the staff's service was great. It's conveniently located in the center of Kyoto, so it's easy to access and a convenient place to stop by when you have errands in Kyoto! It's a long-established store, so the quality was truly excellent. I would like to use it again when I visit Kyoto next time ★

I had the original Nishio Yatsuhashi for the first time in a while. I like both the firm ones and the soft ones with sweet bean paste inside, but I really enjoyed the ones with just the outer skin. The Nishio Yatsuhashi from this main store has a strong cinnamon flavor compared to other brands, which I like. The fresh Yatsuhashi costs around 200 yen (I'm sorry, I forgot the exact price) and even though the package is small, it contains quite a few pieces of matcha and cinnamon flavored ones. My friend and I couldn't finish them all. They taste even better when enjoyed with delicious green tea. I really love these Yatsuhashi from here.

Along this street, there are other places where you can also eat matcha parfait, but they all had long lines. I decided to go here! I had the Tori Soba (light) which was perfect since I was quite hungry. The thin noodles were easy to eat up. It came with a complimentary Yatsuhashi. But it was a bit pricey. The matcha parfait was smaller than I expected, but I was satisfied as I got to try matcha ice cream. Matcha parfaits in Kyoto tend to be on the expensive side, so it can't be helped.