The Yatsuhashi was being sold at half price for 350 yen at the store. It was such a reasonable price. I visited various Yatsuhashi stores, but I think this one has a fair price. Of course, it was very delicious! The gentle male store clerk also left a good impression.

I bought red and white Yatsuhashi as a New Year's treat. Yatsuhashi is liked by everyone in my family (laughs). The cinnamon used in Yatsuhashi is also used in toso to drive away evil spirits, so it seems to bring good luck. However, the white one uses cinnamon, while the red one does not (laughs).

This shop not only offers regular nama yatsuhashi, but also red wine nama yatsuhashi! They also have strawberry nama yatsuhashi and other limited-time flavors. I bought the standard matcha and cinnamon flavors, a pack of 12 for around 130 yen. Yatsuhashi is affordable, which is great! I tried both flavors as soon as I got home. The matcha flavor is not too bitter, and the taste gradually spreads in your mouth as you eat it. You need to focus to fully appreciate the matcha taste. Next is the cinnamon flavor, which has a strong cinnamon taste. Recommended for those who like cinnamon! The texture of the dough is slightly chewy and soft. I might give the red wine nama yatsuhashi a try next time.

In mid-May 2020, I visited the Kyoto product exhibition at the event space on the right hand side of the central ticket gate at JR Meguro Station. I noticed a corner where items were half price due to their expiration date being in a few days, so I purchased a pack of Black Sesame Yatsuhashi (9 pieces) for 372 yen (normally 690 yen). I ate it at home on the same day and found the skin to be softer than expected, so it might be better to store it in the refrigerator during the summer. The sweetness of the filling and the aroma of black sesame were strong, making it a perfect match for tea. When I looked at the list of ingredients, I realized that there was no cinnamon, which is a characteristic flavor of Yatsuhashi. It made me a little disappointed as I like the flavor of cinnamon. I wonder if other flavors like chocolate, strawberry, or matcha are also missing? It seems like most snacks eventually go back to the classics for a reason. Despite this, it was delicious, so it's all good! Thank you for the meal.

I received some Yatsuhashi as a souvenir from my mother. I usually don't like Yatsuhashi with mint, so I prefer ones without it. However, the chestnut paste Yatsuhashi she bought in Kyoto was so delicious that I couldn't resist having a second one. It had a smooth chestnut paste like Mont Blanc, with a great texture from the finely chopped chestnuts. The Yatsuhashi itself was a bit firm, but the sweet outer layer added a nice crunch. If you ever go to Kyoto, this is definitely a souvenir you should buy.

Sometimes, I just crave these soft, delicate wagashi treats - a set of matcha, cinnamon, and black sesame flavors. They are wrapped in a soft senbei dough with sweet red bean paste inside. The matcha and black sesame flavors are not too strong, but the cinnamon flavor might be a bit divisive. Personally, I really enjoy the cinnamon flavor because I love its aroma. The senbei dough from this shop is particularly soft and has a refined taste.

I really like the cinnamon-flavored Yatsuhashi skins from this shop. They seem to take the skin part of Yatsuhashi very seriously, and I can sense their pride in their dedication to the skin-only products. Nowadays, many shops add a lot of sweet bean paste to Yatsuhashi, making it all about the paste. When I receive Yatsuhashi with sweet bean paste as a souvenir from Kyoto, I appreciate it, but I can't just discard the paste and eat the skin alone, which is what I prefer. I want to enjoy the skin separately from the sweet bean paste. So, I always buy the cinnamon Yatsuhashi skins from this shop because they are delicious, delicate, and go perfectly with green tea or matcha. I apologize for being so persistent, but I just had to express my love for the cinnamon Yatsuhashi skins from this shop. Thank you for understanding.

☆Souvenir Series Vol. 55☆ This is a souvenir from the Vice President of my company! I always receive a souvenir from him whenever he returns from a business trip. When you hear "Yatsuhashi," you usually think of the soft type, but this time I received the crispy dry Yatsuhashi. It has a thin, tile-like shape and a hint of cinnamon on the surface, giving off a soothing aroma. It has a good crunch when you bite into it. Each bite provides a satisfying crunch and the sound is quite stimulating to my brain. The thickness is consistent throughout, making it easy to eat without any discomfort. It was all delicious today!

I received a souvenir from a business partner recently, and it was the fresh Yatsuhashi that I had been wanting to eat. Yatsuhashi is a traditional Japanese sweet, and I had tried Yatsuhashi from two well-established shops last year: Yatsuhashi-ya Nishio Tamechuu Shouten Ginkakuji branch and Seigoin Yatsuhashi Souhonten. I always thought Yatsuhashi was a mochi-wrapped wagashi, but I learned that it is actually a baked confectionery. I was surprised to discover that the two traditional shops had different stories about the origin of Yatsuhashi. Despite receiving the fresh Yatsuhashi as a gift, I still prefer the baked version that I am more accustomed to. The Yatsuhashi I received was a "Salted Caramel Yatsuhashi," which was a bit disappointing as I was expecting the traditional flavor. The texture was good, and I enjoyed it, but I wished it had been a more traditional flavor. I realized I should eat it soon since it was fresh. Although it was not my favorite flavor, I was looking forward to having it with tea the next day, but it was gone by then. My partner mentioned that it was best to eat it quickly because it was fresh. I don't think I would buy it myself, but I look forward to the opportunity to try it again in the future, perhaps as another gift.

The "Nikki" filled with sweet red bean paste inside the soft rice cake, known as "Nama Yatsuhashi," is a famous Kyoto confectionery. While there are various types like matcha flavor or chocolate-filled, the original Nikki flavor is the best! There are many well-known Yatsuhashi shops, but I happened to come across "Higashiyama Yatsuhashi Honpo" at a Kyoto food fair held in a shopping mall in Saitama Prefecture. Their Nama Yatsuhashi is thick and chewy, made with the flavorful natural Nikki and generously filled with chunky red bean paste. The natural Nikki flavor is excellent, and the red bean paste is not overly sweet, creating an elegant taste. According to their website, "Higashiyama Yatsuhashi Honpo" is a traditional Japanese confectionery established in 1934, and has won numerous awards at the Kashi Expo for ten consecutive years. They have received various awards such as the Gold Award, Merit Award, Appreciation Award, and more.

I received this box of 20 pieces of fresh Yatsuhashi as a gift from a friend. I wasn't expecting a gift, so I was very happy to receive it. The box is heavy and has a good amount of Yatsuhashi inside. Half of them are cinnamon flavored and the other half are matcha flavored. They are soft and chewy, with a perfect level of sweetness in the filling. I found them to be very delicious, especially the cinnamon flavor which brings back nostalgic memories. I wonder how many different Yatsuhashi manufacturers there are. I'm curious about where this shop stands among them. It might be fun to compare different Yatsuhashi brands.

I purchased "Tabesho" which is a type of fresh yatsuhashi. Each piece of yatsuhashi is long and rectangular, folded in half, and arranged in a box. The thickness of each piece is about 1.5 to 2 times thicker than the famous Kyoto brand I used to eat. When you eat one piece, it feels firm and not as soft as usual, giving it a unique texture. The taste is mainly cinnamon. They also sell fresh yatsuhashi with various fillings like red bean paste, black sesame paste, black bean paste, and salted caramel paste, which are trendy flavors.

HKT research student Kurina (Yamana Yuna) mentioned on a Showroom one day that she wanted to eat Yatsuhashi. Luckily, there was a Kyoto sweets exhibition at a nearby shopping mall, so I bought some. It had been a long time since I had eaten fresh Yatsuhashi, maybe since a school trip? The soft skin with the spiciness of cinnamon and the sweetness of the red bean paste inside, this is the best!

I found some Yatsuhashi at the service area and suddenly felt like eating it, so I bought some. I prefer this kind over fresh Yatsuhashi. It's hard and has a good chewy texture. The cinnamon flavor is amazing! I love the not-too-sweet taste. I could eat as much as I want. I will enjoy it little by little! Thank you for the meal!

I visited the Kyoto product exhibition at Atre Shin-Urayasu and checked it out. When it comes to Kyoto, you think of Nama Yatsuhashi... However, there were so many different types that I couldn't decide (^_^;) I found a great deal with items near their expiration date being half off at the checkout, plus a time sale discount of ¥50, so I bought the Higashiyama Nama Yatsuhashi from Higashiyama Yatsuhashi Honpo, 24 pieces (¥378 → ¥139). It's a simple one with just the skin, but it has a chewy texture and a strong Nama Yatsuhashi flavor, giving off a great Yatsuhashi vibe. It feels very Kyoto-like (^∇^)

I stopped by a local product exhibition at the center of Shaleo and found something I wanted to buy - fresh Yatsuhashi without red bean paste. When I was in elementary school, I went on a school trip to Kyoto and Nara, where I became captivated by the deliciousness of Yatsuhashi. I wanted to eat more, but back then it wasn't easy to get my hands on it. Eating it now brings back memories from that time.

I received a souvenir from a friend. It was Yatsuhashi from Kyoto. My partner and I went on a summer trip to Shizuoka, and on our way back we stopped by Kyoto. We bought Yatsuhashi as souvenirs for ourselves and our friends. Later, when I had to go to Kyoto for some errands, I bought Yatsuhashi again. So, we already had enough Yatsuhashi. The bag had the name "Higashiyama Yatsuhashi Honpo" written on it. I vaguely remembered receiving a similar souvenir in the past, and when I checked my food journal, I found that I had received salted caramel Yatsuhashi in 2013. This time, the Yatsuhashi was harder. It was delicious, with a distinct cinnamon aroma when I opened the bag. These Yatsuhashi were shorter than the ones I was used to, making them easy to eat in one bite without breaking them. I am grateful for the gift, even though we already had plenty of Yatsuhashi. It has become a delightful daily snack for us.

Blog ⇒ [Riding on the Flowing Clouds♪] How is everyone doing? I'm sure you're all staying inside as much as possible. But even if you're staying in, after two months, it can get really tough. Lately, I've been going to the supermarket about once every three days. So, I end up cooking similar dishes with the same ingredients quite often. My hobbies are eating out and traveling, so it's quite unfortunate for me... The current situation is quite stressful, to be honest. However, everyone is enduring the same situation, so I'm also trying my best to cope with the day-to-day challenges. So, I started thinking about what other fun things I could do. Even though I'm limited to my room and the supermarket... I thought about looking for delicious things I could bring back while shopping! And then, I stumbled upon an event at the supermarket! A merchant had come all the way from Kyoto. It's become quite a common sight these days, but I had never bought anything before. The products are more expensive compared to the supermarket items, as they are specialty products. But considering the cost of traveling to the actual location, it's a great deal! Moreover, with travel being difficult during this time... it almost feels like a little trip! So, I bought some "Higashiyama Yatsuhashi Honpo" fresh Yatsuhashi! As you can tell from the name, it's a specialty store for Yatsuhashi in Kyoto. When you think of Kyoto, you think of Yatsuhashi, and vice versa. There are many stores in Kyoto that sell Yatsuhashi. The guiding principle of Higashiyama Yatsuhashi Honpo is "Everything is done to make customers happy." In order to make every customer who buys Higashiyama Yatsuhashi products happy, we will continue to strive in making our products in the town of Kyoto. This motto is posted on the store's website. It's very Kyoto-like and nice, isn't it? For some reason, I bought the "fresh Yatsuhashi (matcha)" for 280 yen this time haha. At first, I thought it was a bit pricey, but... I also bought the "Matcha Fuku Mochi," so... they go well together, I guess... I tried them together haha. This fresh Yatsuhashi is surprisingly light. I wonder if the kids would enjoy it too♪

The family left footprints everywhere. My wife stopped by her parents' house and seems to have bought some Senbei. I love them. When I was in middle school, I went on a school trip to Kyoto and saw Senbei dolls all over the place. Some of my classmates didn't even know that Senbei were a type of baked confectionery. I had learned about them from my uncle's souvenirs, but I used to not like the cinnamon flavor. The anko filling in the middle looks big, which may be good or bad depending on how you look at it. The taste is consistently delicious everywhere. Oh? Even my son, who used to dislike cinnamon, tried them. Maybe he was inspired by his older brother who has grown up. We have 4 white and 4 green Senbei each, but we are a family of 3... The one left over is, of course...