This is a shop near Toji Temple. The atmosphere was nice so I decided to take a look inside. It seems they sell traditional Japanese sweets. Checking on Tabelog, there are reviews mentioning that you can eat in. However, looking at the exterior of the shop, I wonder if there is a place to eat in. When I suggested to my friend, "Let's have a set of ohagi and matcha here," they replied, "Not now! I had a big breakfast and a lot of udon for lunch, especially the tempura! It was delicious but I should have had half the portion. Let's do it after visiting Toji Temple." We stopped by after visiting Toji Temple. Upon entering the shop, I saw an eat-in space at the back on the left. The ohagi and matcha set. Ohagi in my area, that is, Mikawa, are just huge! The homemade ohagi made at home is big, and the ohagi sold in supermarkets are also big. The ohagi here is slightly larger than a regular manju size. This size is just right. The red bean paste around the ohagi is exquisite! Not too sweet, really delicious. The rice inside the ohagi is also moist and delicious. The matcha was prepared inside the shop. This matcha is also delicious. This set was priced just a little over 800 yen. My friend ordered the matcha and Minazuki set. Minazuki seems to be a Japanese sweet similar to uirou. It was a delightful meal.

This is my first time repeating at a Japanese confectionery shop! It's so delicious! Too delicious! But I wish I had eaten the chestnut melting mochi I had before.

On the way back from visiting "Kyoto Minami Kaikan" and "Mito-ri," I stumbled upon a traditional Japanese confectionery shop called "Toji Narumi Mochi" on the way towards Toji Temple. The shop had a cozy atmosphere with a small interior. I chose two spring-themed sweets, including cherry blossom mochi and flower-viewing dango, as souvenirs to enjoy at home. They had a refined sweetness and tasted delicious, giving a sense of spring.

Just a little past the east gate of To-ji Temple, across from Omiya Street, on the southwest corner of To-ji Street and Inokuma Street, there is a traditional Japanese sweets shop in a white building on the first floor. The front is framed in black with a glass window, allowing for a clear view inside. Plants and a decorative ceramic stool are placed outside, and a simple curtain hangs at the entrance, creating a Japanese atmosphere. The interior of the shop is small and mainly for sales, with a large display window near the entrance. Towards the back on the left side, there is a tiny seating area for tea, decorated with paintings and incense burners. The table resembles a traditional hearth, with thoughtful details to please the eye. The tea menu is simple, offering only matcha sets. The sweets selection is limited, and I tried the red bean paste ohagi. The wait was a bit long, but when the ohagi arrived, it was huge! The moist red bean paste was lightly sweet and had a soft texture that made it easy to eat. I felt like I could eat as many as I wanted, but I also knew I might regret it if I bought some to take home.

[First Visit] Visited with my wife around 11 am on a Sunday. We happened to discover this place near Toji Temple and decided to take a short break before sightseeing. [Atmosphere] The shop has a charming Kyoto-style exterior. At first, we thought it was only for takeout, but there was a small seating area inside, so we decided to have tea there. [Order] - Ohagi and matcha set... 864 yen (tax included) [Taste] - Ohagi: Ohagi wrapped in Tanba Dainagon adzuki beans. The freshly pounded mochi was excellent, you could tell it was made on the spot. The generous amount of adzuki beans was slightly sweet, but it paired perfectly with the matcha. - Matcha: Of course, they whisked it right before serving. The refreshing bitterness and smooth texture were delightful. [Service] The elderly lady serving us was very friendly and welcoming.

I went to Toji Temple and while walking aimlessly towards the station, I stumbled upon a traditional Japanese sweets shop. It was a small shop that seemed to only offer takeout. I bought "Matcha Dango" and "Kuzu Mochi" to take home. As I walked out of the shop, I ate them on the go. The "Kuzu Mochi" was wrapped in salted leaves and filled with sweet red bean paste. It had a soft, almost melting texture, maybe because of the heat. I wonder if I should have eaten it chilled? The sweetness of the red bean paste was just right. The "Matcha Dango" was three skewered dumplings in two colors. It had the classic taste of traditional Japanese sweets - sweet and chewy. The skewers made it convenient for eating on the go. I wonder if this shop is a hidden gem? You can also find more details about this shop on my blog.

Many people associate Kyoto with the five-story pagoda at Toji Temple. I finally had the chance to visit this temple. It was the special autumn viewing season, the leaves were starting to change color, and the weather was perfect. On the way to Toji Temple, I found a traditional Japanese sweets shop and stopped by on my way back from the temple visit. While takeaway is the norm, you can also enjoy your sweets with matcha tea there. I was torn between choices but ended up getting a matcha-flavored rice cake. It was a simple treat with a delicate sweetness. The customer who came in right after me didn't hesitate to buy the "Minazuki" sweets. I thought it was an odd choice for the season, but they seemed familiar with the shop, making me wonder if the Minazuki sweets were famous there or if they were a regular customer.