There is a shop on the first floor of Kyoto Tower, which is the gateway to Kyoto. It was so hot today, so I decided to cool down by eating shaved ice! I had the Matcha Shaved Ice with Green Tea Sweets for 500 yen. The balance between the rich matcha flavor and the ice was perfect, and it didn't make me thirsty even after eating a lot. There was also matcha ice cream at the bottom, which kept it cold until the end. I thought it could have a bit more volume, but it was easy to hold and eat while enjoying sightseeing in Kyoto. Thank you for the meal!

When I went to Kyoto with my friend, they told me to go to Kyoto Tower and try this! So I followed their advice and went to Kyoto Tower. It was a hot day, so I decided to take a break and went to the eat-in area, which was just right. I ordered a cute and stylish petit sweet with matcha espresso and a matcha ice cream in a Pino size. It was so adorable and delicious! The staff was very polite and kind, and it was a soothing start to my Kyoto trip. ❤️

I went to Kyoto and bought a souvenir. I got a matcha shake that you can only find here in Kyoto. It was a bit pricey at 400 yen, but when I tried it, the creamy sweetness with a hint of bitter matcha flavor had quite an impact from the first sip. The quantity wasn't too much, but I think it was just the right amount. I regret not buying a few more for home. Next time, I plan to buy around four from the start.

Green tea flavored ice cream bar for 250 yen at a shop on the 1st floor of Kyoto Tower! It's a bit difficult to find parking nearby so it's recommended to use a nearby coin parking. When you purchase a ticket, just hand it to the staff and they will give you the product. This product is well thought out - perfect for tourists as you can enjoy it while walking around. The handle has a picture of Kyoto Tower, giving you a sense of being in Kyoto. It's light and the cup has a thick matcha sauce inside, keeping the ice cream secure and preventing it from falling. Each shop has its own menu and the staff's service is excellent at every location. I will definitely visit again!

I stopped by a shop to buy a Kyoto-exclusive souvenir called "Nama-cha no Kashi," but I ended up trying their standing cup ice cream as well. Since it was late, the matcha flavor was sold out, so I had no choice but to go for the strawberry one. I got a small cup with plenty of strawberry sauce, which had a fresh flavor with chunks of fruit instead of jam. It was really delicious. The cup had a cute wooden handle with a stamp resembling Kyoto Tower. As for the "Nama-cha no Kashi," it was very rich and creamy, and my friend who received it as a souvenir was very pleased.

Maaruburanshu's tea sweets are delicious, aren't they? I used to receive them as souvenirs a while ago. At the store located at the foot of Kyoto Tower, you can eat tea leaf ice bars. When you purchase a ticket from the vending machine, if you win, you can get a tote bag and a langue de chat cookie, but unfortunately, I didn't win. As for the ice bar, it is a rich matcha-flavored ice bar that you dip in rich matcha while eating. Since it's rich matcha, it's not overly sweet and refreshing! It's a clean and refreshing ice bar, so you don't have to worry about it being too sweet and making you thirsty.

I bought cookies and fondant chocolate (*^^*) I have tried the matcha flavor before, but this was my first time trying chocolate. It was very rich and delicious♪ Each one cost around ¥300 - ̗̀ ♡ ̖́-ଘ♡ଓ*:ﾟ+｡.໒꒱°*。⋈｡♡:* :ﾟ+｡ଘ☆:ﾟ+｡⋈｡

Green Tea Langue de Chat "Tea Sweets" Chef's Request - "Please store below 28 degrees and consume as soon as possible" is written on the package. This delicate Western confectionery should be eaten on the same day after opening, regardless of the expiration date. It is a "Tea Sweet" that you would want to keep by your side throughout the four seasons.

On the way back, I made a brief stop in Kyoto! I was asked to pick up some souvenirs, so I decided to look around the station area. I found Marbland on the first floor of Kyoto Tower! Even though I was still full, I thought I could try their limited edition ice cream bar! It's time for a late afternoon snack! Here we go! "Nama-cha no Ka" ice cream bar! The ice cream, similar to Pino, has a rich matcha flavor! The sweetness is just right, with a strong taste of green tea! The rich aroma of fresh green leaves spreads in your mouth! And on top of the cup, there's matcha espuma! It has a refreshing matcha flavor with a hint of sweetness! Eating matcha ice cream with matcha sauce is a new experience! This bite-sized treat seems quite popular! Strawberry or chocolate styles are also available! This ice cream shows the playful side of a famous patisserie in Kyoto! I look forward to making time to visit the salon at the Kitayama main store next time!

On the first floor of Kyoto Tower, there is a shop where you can enjoy a limited edition matcha ice cream bar. I stopped by before leaving Kyoto because I wanted to try it. You can use credit cards and electronic money to purchase the shop's snacks, but the ice cream is cash only and costs 250 yen. The matcha ice cream is very rich and delicious. It's right by the station, so be sure to stop by! ✨

A traditional Japanese sweets shop located about a 2-minute walk from the central exit of Kyoto Station. The shop also has seating available for customers to enjoy their treats on-site. A special Kyoto Tower Sand store exclusive is the matcha-flavored ice cream bar with green tea (priced at 250 yen including tax). Customers can purchase a ticket from a vending machine and exchange it for the ice cream bar. The ice cream bar, with a rich matcha flavor, is not too sweet and perfect for refreshing your palate.

I found this shop on the first floor after having lunch at the food court of Kyoto Tower Sand. Maaru Blanche is a famous Kyoto confectionery shop. At the Kyoto Tower Sand store, you can enjoy ice bars, shaved ice, and matcha milkshakes. This time, I purchased the "Green Tea Confectionery Ice Bar" for 250 yen. It's small in size but don't underestimate it! The matcha chocolate sauce is incredibly rich and delicious! As it's called "o-nou-cha" (strong tea), the flavor is really strong and tasty. It goes well with the cold matcha ice cream. I wish it was a bit bigger for more satisfaction! However, it was a nice place to cool down easily.

After eating, my companion was feeling exhausted from the heat and wanted shaved ice. We found a place nearby that seemed to have few people. It's primarily a souvenir shop, with a small eat-in area consisting of about four counter seats facing the wall. We purchased the shaved ice (500 yen) from the ticket machine near the entrance, handed it to the staff, and received a number tag and a spoon. The shaved ice was smaller than I expected, but considering the recent trend of large and expensive shaved ice, this one seemed reasonably priced. It looked dark, so I thought it might be bitter, but the bitterness was subtle, more like green tea. Perhaps because it caters to tourists, the staff lacked greetings or friendliness, though.

This is a limited edition item at Kyoto Tower ⭐︎ The location in front of the station, the cute appearance, the affordable price (250 yen), and the bite-sized portion that you can eat even when you're full make it great! The concentrated matcha sauce is rich and pleasantly bitter, perfect for adults. If I have time, I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal.

Marushan is famous for its matcha sweets. They offer a menu where you can enjoy matcha ice cream dipped in rich matcha syrup for only 250 yen. It's a great way to experience Kyoto flavors right in front of Kyoto Station!

On my way back from a business trip to Kyoto, I visited the Kyoto Tower Sand shop in front of Kyoto Station. Here, you can easily enjoy matcha sweets. This time, I bought the Sencha no Ka Ice Bar (250 yen). The sauce has a lot of matcha and no sweetness, so the moderate astringency of matcha and the sweetness of the ice part are a good combination. Matcha desserts in Kyoto are a little different. It was delicious.

I went to the Marunouchi Kyoto Tower store, famous for its tea sweets, because they have an ice bar. They offer a frozen version of their matcha fondant chocolate, called the "Tea Sweets Ice Bar" for 250 yen. It has a rich taste with a smooth texture, and comes with a thick tea sauce at the bottom of the cup. The size is small, so it's gone in a flash. This ice bar is only available at this specific location, not at any other Marunouchi stores.

In front of Kyoto Station, there is a shop called Mal Branche at Kyoto Tower Sand ❤️ They had just started serving Matcha Kakigori (shaved ice) when I arrived in Kyoto, so I decided to have a Morning Kakigori right away. I have had their Matcha ice cream bars before, but this was my first time trying their Kakigori. You can purchase a ticket from the vending machine to place your order. If you win, you can get an original tote bag and a pack of 5 Matcha sweets as a prize (apparently, 1 out of 100 people win). They also had Matcha milkshakes, but since I had bought them as souvenirs last time, I went for the Matcha Kakigori this time. The Kakigori is made with natural ice from Nikko Matsugetsu Ice Room, topped with Matcha foam and small pieces of Matcha ice cream inside. It had a nice Matcha flavor, not too sweet, and was easy to eat without spilling. I finished it in less than 3 minutes. This is perfect for a hot day, and at 500 yen, it's quite affordable. The size of the cup makes it easy to eat without making a mess. Matcha always brings comfort and relaxation. Thank you for the delicious treat ❤️ Mal Branche Kyoto Tower Sand Shop Address: 1F, Kyoto Tower Sand, 721-1 Higashi Shio-koji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Opening hours: Weekdays: 11:00-19:00 Weekends and holidays: 11:00-20:00 No regular holidays Located a 3-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station No smoking allowed, parking available (affiliated parking lot)

Marublanc, known for its Langue de Chat "Tea Sweets" and Fondant Chocolat "Matcha Sweets," is located on the first floor of Kyoto Tower. This time, I purchased the Kyoto Tower Sand Shop exclusive "Matcha Sweets Ice Bar." It is an ice cream bar with a cup of thick matcha sauce to dip in. The sauce is quite rich, and the ice cream is dense, but it was frozen too hard, making it difficult to eat. I wanted to try it again after enjoying it a few years ago, but perhaps I remembered it wrong? I still prefer their "Tea Sweets" and "Matcha Sweets," so I would like to purchase those next time.

It's a shop that has become quite popular for its tea sweets! Other products are also relatively delicious and stable. Great for a nice souvenir. On a holiday before 7:30 PM, no other customers were there. The aisle is spacious, so you can take your time browsing. [Purchased items] Tea sweets 5 pieces for ¥695, Mont Blanc cream for ¥450. The tea sweets in a paper box with 8 pieces were sold out. There were cans available, but if you plan to scatter them individually, the more expensive canned version is unnecessary, and 5 pieces are enough. I remember the same thing happening at a different store before. For those who have a specific item in mind, it may be better to purchase it early. And, the first time trying the Mont Blanc cream! This is my favorite (*´ω｀*) It may not seem like a typical Kyoto souvenir, but it's delicious when drizzled over ice cream or bread! It goes well with many things and is reasonably priced. For those who visit Kyoto frequently, this kind of item might be unique and appealing. Thank you for the meal!