It was a while ago, but I received some spring truffles from my mother. During my trip to Kyoto this time, I was given a mission to buy truffles from here. I chose a route starting from Uzumasa in the north and heading south. I got off at Marutamachi and made my way there. When I entered the store, I saw various truffles, some in cute shapes, but I decided to get the 3-color truffle 100g this time, as my mother said that a little bit of something delicious is enough. Since this was a request, I didn't taste it myself. They were very happy to receive it, so I'm glad I went to buy it.

I came to this shop because I found the small round matsutake mushrooms here to be cute as a thank-you gift for someone I am indebted to. I bought 4 boxes of 16 pieces for 1,188 yen each. The shop also gave me 3 lemon-flavored matsutake mushrooms as a service. The crispy sugar coating with lemon-flavored filling was refreshing and perfect for summer. The staff at the shop were very friendly, and I would like to visit again. It would be great if there were packaging with fewer pieces available as well.

I stopped by this shop when I went to Kyoto. I purchased truffles from this shop twice at the department store basement in Tokyo. Both the Iwagi and Komaru truffles have their own deliciousness, and I heard that the shop also has seasonal truffles and other sweets, so I was eager to visit. The shop offers roasted green tea truffles, warabi mochi, and mikasa, among others. There were also dried sweets in a chest and boxes of baked manju-like sweets. I was interested in all of them, but this time I wanted to buy truffles and needed to choose long-lasting sweets for souvenirs, so I ended up choosing the three-color truffles that can be purchased from 100g. At home, I enjoyed them deliciously while comparing them with other truffles. Three-color truffles 100g for 486 yen is perfect for home use as it can be packed in a paper bag. The truffles from this shop have a well-shaped round shape with a uniform thickness of sweet bean paste! The appearance is very beautiful with a little gloss. Although there are three colors, there is no particular flavor difference, with the normal one being smooth bean paste and the colored one having white bean paste with added color. The sugar coating is slightly crisp, and the inside bean paste is smooth. Personally, I thought it was a classic or model truffle. It was disappointing that the taste didn't vary much by color, but if you really want to enjoy the taste differences, you should buy seasonal truffles. I'm glad that you can buy the classic Iwagi or three-color truffles from 100g units without being boxed. It seems that seasonal truffles are also sold at the department store basement, so I would like to try them next time I see them.

I had been curious about this matsutake mushroom for a while, so I had it sent to me from Nihonbashi Takashimaya. First of all, I was captivated by its shiny appearance! I made matcha tea and started with the flower. Inside was pink bean paste. The chestnut had white bean paste, and the round one had red bean paste. The outside was crispy, while the inside was moist. It's true that it's a lump of sugar syrup, so it's sweet, but the sweetness is elegant and leaves a lingering taste. I have a little bit every day.

Small round truffle with a crispy sugar-coated red bean paste filling. Simple yet meticulously made, it's sweet and delicious. The packaging and appearance of the sweets are also cute, making it a great gift for those who love sweets.

I stopped by a traditional Japanese confectionery shop near the patisserie that caught my eye. The atmosphere was lovely and inviting, so I decided to check it out. The shop had a spacious and relaxed ambiance. Inside the display case were small boxes filled with bite-sized sweets. They looked very cute and seemed to be their specialty, although I'm not a big fan of them. I decided to try a summer-themed sweet shaped like a sweetfish and a Kinton cake. The sweetfish confection was a classic summer treat, with a white sweet bean paste filling inside the skin. It had a chewy texture that left an impression. The Kinton cake shaped like a chrysanthemum had a firm red bean paste with a noticeable graininess, balanced perfectly with the crispy skin. I'm not usually a fan of Kinton cakes, but this one wasn't too sweet, and the strong red bean flavor made it delicious, and I finished it in no time. Accessibility for reservations - Likelihood of revisiting: ★★★ If I'm in the area again, I'd like to buy these Kinton cakes as souvenirs for my coworkers. Thank you for the meal!

Next up is the "Matsutake" dried confectionery from "Kameya Toyosada" in Kyoto. This is a richly sweet treat! It goes well with strong tea or coffee. A small round Matsutake costs 1,188 yen. (Shot with RX100m4)

Perfect for a tea snack, the three-color pine nuts are small works of art with red bean paste coated in a thick sugar glaze. The colors are white, pastel green, and peach.

"The 'happiness' dish is very delicious!"

Established in 1934, this Kyoto-based confectionery shop, currently run by the third generation, is relatively new compared to others. Their signature sweet is the "Shouro," which is inspired by the high-end mushroom truffle. Despite not actually containing mushrooms, it consists of sweet bean paste or yokan coated with a sweet syrup. Among their popular products is the "Komaru Shouro," which comes in a box of 16 pieces. The name "Shouro" is said to have been coined by the painter Iwai Aisu, aiming to make the shop famous. Despite its simple ingredients of "bean paste and syrup only," the taste is deep and intriguing. The bite-sized treats are easy to eat and have a cute, Kyoto-like appearance, making them a delightful souvenir option.

My mother brought me some half-life sweets saying, "I bought this for you!" I opened it eagerly and found a cute chick-shaped sweet inside. I've always loved chick-shaped sweets, but I'm not a fan of half-life sweets. It's my mother's favorite though. She ate them all while I just admired their cuteness. Overall, these cute Japanese sweets are perfect for gifts or tea time as they have a long shelf life. There are various types like yokan, jelly, and marshmallow, so you can enjoy a variety of flavors. In the end, I just enjoyed looking at them.

I visited Kameya Tomonaga in Marutamachi, Kyoto. This is a long-established Japanese sweets shop founded in 1934. It is located about a 5-minute walk from Marutamachi Station. The exterior has a traditional Kyoto townhouse atmosphere. Inside the shop, various sweets are displayed in the showcases. Since seasonal fresh sweets are by reservation only, I ordered the popular Komaru Matzuro. ■ Kyoto Famous Sweet "Komaru Matzuro" 1,512 yen for 25 pieces These are sugar-coated matzuro (mushrooms) with sweet bean paste. There are 25 pieces of 4 different types of matzuro neatly arranged. They are colorful and cute, bite-sized, and easy to eat. The outside has a crispy texture. When you put it in your mouth, it melts and has a chewy texture. The sweet bean paste inside is delicious! It is quite sweet, so we enjoyed it with tea. The price per piece is affordable and a great deal. It would be convenient for giving souvenirs to many people, such as at work. Even if you can't visit the main store, you can also purchase it at Kyoto Isetan, etc. The service provided by the female staff was polite and left a good impression. When visiting Marutamachi, Kyoto, it's a good idea to get Komaru Matzuro as a souvenir! It has become one of my favorite Kyoto sweets that I would like to buy again.

On the last day of my trip to Kyoto, I purchased some sweets from a shop on the basement floor of JR Kyoto Isetan. The sweets were called Komaru Matsutake, which are small round treats shaped like mushrooms and matsutake mushrooms. They were coated with sweet bean paste made from ground sugar. The box contained three varieties: white round matsutake, pink flower-shaped matsutake, and chestnut-shaped matsutake. The white matsutake had a rich sweet bean paste filling, while the flower and chestnut shapes had white bean paste inside. The sweetness from the sugar coating was prominent, and the flavor of the bean paste was mild. These traditional sweets could be improved by enhancing the flavor of the bean paste. Ingredients: sugar, red bean, white bean paste, rice syrup, minced powder, cold plum powder, egg white, Katsuragawa, coloring. Net weight: 16 pieces. Shelf life: about 2 weeks.

I received a souvenir from Kyoto. I had never heard of this shop before receiving it. When I opened the box, I was surprised. Inside, there were brightly colored dried sweets that made me feel the changing seasons. I'm not sure which one to try first - they all look so delicious. Each one seems too precious to eat. They go well with matcha or sencha as a tea snack. I discovered a wonderful shop and added it to my list of delicious finds. These sweets, each expressing the seasons so vividly, make me truly appreciate the beauty of Japanese tradition. It seems like each one is made with care. Needless to say, the sweets disappeared in no time once I started eating them... it's a race to get your favorite before they're gone.

Daigo-nyo Packuncho♪ A souvenir from Kyoto. When you open the package... you'll find a cute box made of Chiyogami paper♪ Inside, there are "matsutake" with plenty of sugar coating on sweet red bean paste. The red beans are large and moist, quite sweet. It's a traditional Japanese confection to enjoy one piece at a time with hot and astringent tea. Oh! It may be unconventional, but it's also good with black coffee! This shop, Kameya Tomonaga, has been around for 80 years. They say "we're still beginners in Kyoto," but this sweet has the dignity of a long-established store!! Daigo-nyo, thank you for the feast~☆ Thank you for reading today!

When it comes to Kyoto sweets, it seems like it's considered as a separate genre within traditional Japanese sweets, distinct from the sweets shops in Kanto region. As someone who grew up there, I can understand this distinction. In Kyoto, there seems to be a clear differentiation between shops specializing in mochi, yokan, and dried sweets. Among these, the dried sweets I recently had were truly exceptional. Although the shop is famous for its matsutake mushrooms, they also excel at topping sweet red bean paste with honey. Perhaps because of this expertise, their ubatama was also outstanding. The combination of the red bean paste inside and the outer layer of yokan was perfect, and the subtle sesame aroma that delicately emerges adds to its appeal. It pairs perfectly with tea, and surprisingly, it also goes well with coffee.

Here is a gift from a friend in Kyoto♪ I received a box of "Komaru Matsutake" from Kameya Tomonaga, containing 16 pieces for 945 yen. Komaru Matsutake is a traditional Kyoto confectionery where three cute mushroom-shaped sweets are coated in sweet syrup. The shapes represent shiratama (white rice cake), chestnut, and a pink flower (plum blossom or cherry blossom). I tried them right away - the shiratama-shaped one had sweet bean paste inside, the chestnut-shaped one had white bean paste, and the flower-shaped one had pink bean paste, I think. They were all covered in a thin layer of sweet syrup, creating a unique texture of crunchy syrup, smooth paste, and a blend of the two in your mouth. They are quite sweet, so it's best to enjoy them slowly with tea, savoring each piece. Thank you for the treat!♪

This time, I was looking for souvenirs in Kyoto as usual at Kyoto Isetan. I found a store called "Kameya Tomonaga". They had beautiful plum blossoms, chestnuts, and green spring wagashi, all with a thin layer of honey-like glaze. This particular sweet is called "Matsutake". I think retro-style sweets like this are wonderful! I bought it immediately. At work, everyone tried it and it disappeared instantly. The "Komaru Matsutake" is a sweet bean paste with honey glaze. It's quite sweet and goes well with matcha, but it might be a bit too sweet on its own. A slightly stronger flavored drink like coffee pairs nicely with it. The other variations like "Flower Matsutake" and "Chestnut Matsutake" can be enjoyed as they are. They are like a paste with honey glaze on top. They go best with roasted green tea. These ones have a lighter glaze, making them easier to eat.

Traditional Japanese confectionery. Suitable for tea ceremonies as well as enjoying as a snack. Goes well with coffee.