I love the collaboration lasagna between Haro Guo and Shinshindo. I used to be able to buy it at Meiji-ya in Tokyo, but I couldn't find it recently. Despite not having much time, I ran to Kyoto Station and finally found it. It's delicious with a spicy kick. I'm sure it would go well with beer!

I visited the store in May 2022. It is located in the Kintetsu Meiten-gai near Kyoto Station. It is a Kintetsu supermarket where you can buy bento boxes, souvenirs, and side dishes. The store also sells vegetables and fruits. I purchased the persimmon leaf sushi for 640 yen as a snack for my trip. It is recommended for those who want to focus on the scenery. It was delicious. In addition, they sell bento boxes, rice balls, roast beef, pickles, and more. They sell out quickly, so I recommend visiting before boarding the train.

I wanted to buy onigiri from here specifically as a colleague had recommended it to me before. I stayed at a hotel near Hachijo-guchi in Kyoto and this place was very convenient for me. The chirimen sansho red shiba inu and shiba-zuke onigiri didn't have much acidity, but the strong scent of sansho pepper stood out. The torimeshi had a simple taste, like homemade rice. The togarashi chirimen was my favorite, with just the right amount of spiciness. It would probably go well with dashi as ochazuke. It's perfect for breakfast, but they start selling at 8 am so make sure to arrive on time.

While walking, I saw some Kyoto shrimp senbei with Kujo green onions and decided to buy them. These Kaichou shrimp crackers are delicious. They are made with approximately 12 tons of shrimp shells and fermented bamboo powder, blended with the squeezed juice of Awamori vinegar from Okinawa. The rice used is grown with natural fertilizer made from this blend, and the shrimp used is a special variety called "Takasago shrimp" caught in the East China Sea in early spring. The senbei has a crispy texture with a lingering fried taste, and the combination of shrimp and green onions is a perfect match. I think this is the most delicious shrimp senbei I've ever had. I've never seen their own store, but I remember trying and buying them at CUBE before.

The shelves in the store are stocked with snacks such as Crunky Excellent, The Chocolate Velvet Milk, The Chocolate Comfort Vita, Takenoko no Sato... among others. I bought Kyoto Barley Flavored Matcha. Kyoto Barley Flavored Matcha has a matcha-colored foam with a matcha flavor. It has an alcohol content of 9% and the bitterness is also nice. Next time, I plan to try Kyoto Machiya Barley Beer and Kyoto Hanamachi Barley Beer.

My niece bought onigiri here before boarding the Shinkansen. Along with the onigiri, we also bought some lightly salted kelp (100 yen), salt (95 yen), shredded dried bonito with red shiso (124 yen), and sake (100 yen). It might be cheaper to buy here than at a convenience store. The onigiri, tightly packed and large, left me feeling quite full after eating just one. I looked around the store and found that it was like a small grocery section, with side dishes and other items being sold at relatively low prices.

This is the Keihan Department Store Food Specialty Store Harvest Kyoto store located in Kintetsu Meiten-gai Miyakomichi. The food specialty store in Kintetsu Meiten-gai Miyakomichi is a very convenient store with operating hours from 7am to 10pm. The Kyomeikan in Kintetsu Meiten-gai Miyakomichi offers a wide variety of Kyoto souvenirs that represent Kyoto. Items purchased at the food specialty store include Kyoto sashimi, yuba, Kyoto fried tofu, Hanbeifu, Mochifu, and Kyoto fresh yuba.

This is a business trip to Tokyo. If the client asks me to come, I will happily go. I had some extra time today, so I bought two onigiri and warmed them up in the microwave before boarding the Shinkansen. I ran into my old friend O-senpai on the Shinkansen concourse, just like last time. Kyoto is a small place, isn't it? I enjoyed the onigiri on the train. This was my first time trying the edamame onigiri. Surprisingly delicious. And of course, the yukari flavor was reliably tasty. It only cost 216 yen, so it was really cheap and satisfying. There's nothing like a warm onigiri. Thank you for the meal.

The other day, I ended up trying a strangely luxurious rice ball at Musubi-san, a new store in Kyoto. Of course, that's not something that happens often (or ever, really). It wasn't out of guilt, but I decided to come back to reality and have something more normal, yet delicious. I got a handmade rice ball with spicy cod roe for 100 yen, and a handmade rice ball with shredded red shiso leaves for 124 yen, making a total of 242 yen including tax. This is a reasonable price. However, the crowd at Harves when I bought them was incredible. It was a long line at the register due to the tourist season, weekend, evening, and rain all coming together. At times like this, it would be nice to have emergency additional registers, but I wonder if that will happen.

I had to go on a day trip to Tokyo and had to leave from Kyoto Station. I didn't have time to eat breakfast at home, so I had to grab something to eat on the go. The only option seemed to be Harves at Hachijo-guchi, as I didn't have time to sit down at a restaurant. I ignored the bento boxes from Awajimaya and Hokkyu-sai, and headed straight to the handmade onigiri corner. I picked up a bonito and seaweed onigiri and a salmon and seaweed onigiri, both for 100 yen each. In total, it came to 216 yen with tax. I enjoyed them on the Shinkansen with a tomato juice I bought separately. The onigiri were delicious, just as I had hoped. The bonito onigiri had a pleasant surprise with a generous amount of seasoned seaweed inside. It was a delightful treat. Thank you for the meal. What's impressive about this onigiri corner is that every time I visit about 30 minutes before closing, all the onigiri are sold out. It's impressive how they manage to sell everything without any food waste. My only suggestion for this store is to start accepting transportation cards, as many customers are in a rush at the station.

Kyoto Station, located in the Kintetsu Meiten-gai Miyakomichi, there is a Harves Kyoto store. It has a decent size and a variety of souvenirs available. There is another Harves store in a slightly different location, and the items they have are also different which is interesting. Here are the main items I bought for myself from the two stores: - Mosaic Rusks 388 yen - Roasted Chestnut 388 yen - Handmade Onigiri (Spicy) 108 yen - Handmade Onigiri (Mentaiko) 108 yen - Yatsuhashi Chocolate (10 pieces) 540 yen In addition to these, I also purchased some snacks for gifts, easily spending over 10,000 yen... The line at the register was really long, with dozens of people waiting in line. After paying, I tried one of the onigiri on the way. They are small-sized onigiri but the way they are packed is just right, not too tight, and easy to eat. The rice is of average quality, but since they make a lot at once, it tastes good. Overall, it was quite satisfying. These were actually recommended by an acquaintance. They preferred the handmade onigiri over the more common pre-packaged film-wrapped onigiri available at the same store. Now, onto the snacks... The Mosaic Rusks are cute looking cakes made from castella. They are a bit too sweet for my liking, and the texture is a bit powdery, so not the best. The Roasted Chestnut is a chestnut-shaped steamed bun with a sweet chestnut filling and the dough goes well with it. It has a simple and nice taste, perfect with tea. I chose the Yatsuhashi Chocolate flavor. The Yatsuhashi lady looks quite realistic and a bit scary (laughs). The combination of soft chocolate and Yatsuhashi is quite nice. There are many varieties of Yatsuhashi available nowadays, and I bought several different ones. Yatsuhashi, like Momiji Manju, has many variations and derivative products, so there's a lot to choose from (laughs). Among these, I think the Yatsuhashi is the best. There are many different types of Yatsuhashi available, and I bought several different ones. These kinds of snacks have a wide variety of products, just like Momiji Manju, so I ended up buying a lot more than just these.

A supermarket located on Miyakomichi on the Hachijo-guchi side after exiting the ticket gates at Kyoto Station. Operated by Konsho Store, it offers a wide range of daily groceries and souvenir items, attracting both tourists and locals. Alcoholic beverages and drinks are priced competitively, making it a good spot for shopping before passing through the ticket gates or if you have a long-distance ticket, exiting the gates to shop for better deals. One of the highlights here is the freshly made onigiri sold for 100 yen each. They are delicious and made without salad oil, similar to homemade onigiri. The rice used is of good quality, making them quite tasty. The onigiri fillings range from classic options to seasonal specials, making it a fun experience. I saw a bean rice onigiri during my recent visit, and it looked very delicious.

I use this convenience store to buy various things, from local products to souvenirs.

There is a supermarket right below Kintetsu Kyoto Station! They have not only souvenirs and bento boxes, but also fresh food. I wonder if local residents also come here? They have a wide variety of products. They even have the ramen "Muteppo," which reminds me of my youth. It's very convenient to use before boarding the Shinkansen. I revisited this place on September 11, 2018. Last night, I was at the Lamp Bar until midnight, being indulged by Princess Uncle's whims. I gave Una Pie and Una Pie as souvenirs... It was a bit reckless. Even though I left behind the Martini and White Lady from last night, I still need my morning beer. Yellow Cherry Blossom beer is delicious. After lunch at Ginza, it's time to head to Tokyo. I'm looking forward to meeting my niece! Thank you for the meal.

"Miya Michi" at Kyoto Station. I have used this shop several times and visited again this time. The reason I always go there is because the beer is priced the same as regular supermarkets or convenience stores. Once you pass through the Shinkansen ticket gate, the shop beyond sells beer for about 40-50 yen more. So whenever I use the Shinkansen, I make sure to buy beer here before passing through the gate. This time, feeling very hungry, I decided to purchase something as a meal rather than just a snack, so after wandering around the store, I ended up buying "temari sushi". There is always a long line at the register, but the staff work efficiently so you don't have to wait too long to pay. I boarded the Shinkansen and enjoyed the temari sushi. The cute sushi was lined up nicely. The toppings included egg, salmon, shrimp, white fish (I think), plum onigiri, pickled mustard greens onigiri, and ikura and eel. The point is that it includes ikura and eel. I enjoyed the temari sushi as a perfect accompaniment to beer. I think from now on, before boarding the Shinkansen, I will buy beer and snacks at this shop again. Thank you for the meal.

On May 28, 2018 at 15:00, at Kyoto Station. The final day of a two-day Kyoto trip went by so quickly. There were some disappointments, but also many surprises! Saw Nomura Mansai, bought some great stuff, and ate delicious food. Encountered beautiful Buddhas. Truly glad to have come to Kyoto. The time spent with friends is priceless. Not sure when the next trip will be... No time for sentimental feelings! Must finish shopping before lining up at the 2nd floor Shinkansen gate for "551 Horai". Always stop by "Harves" before boarding the Shinkansen. They have a great selection of sake and snacks. Perfect for enjoying on the train or as souvenirs. Cheaper than buying in Tokyo. Highly recommend having a drink with some "heshiko" or "karasumi". Also, get some tea or drinks at convenience store prices. Don't buy them at the train station, it's more expensive! Look for the convenience store at the station for easy shopping. Bought some Itoen and Oi Ocha this time. Also, they have a great selection of snacks for coworkers and friends back home. If you want high-quality items, go to Takashimaya. Head to the 2nd floor and line up for "551 Horai". Will definitely stop by again before heading back to Tokyo. Enjoy your time at Harves!

I would rate it 4.0 for food taste, service, and value for money, with a 4.0 for drinks. Before heading to Nagoya, I received a message from my companion saying they would be late. Oh well, it was within my expectations. So, I decided to buy two of the local specialty onigiri just in case my companion hadn't eaten anything. I got the chicken rice with pickled vegetables for 267 yen. Turns out, my companion had already eaten lunch, so we ended up having it as a snack to end the day. As always, it was delicious. The chicken rice was carefully cooked and mixed in, and the pickled vegetables were finely chopped and mixed into the onigiri. It was a treat.

In various situations, I end up buying these onigiri. On a certain day in March, I had two for breakfast, one with salmon and seaweed and the other with just salmon. I shared them with a friend. On another day in March, I bought some on my way back from Tokyo. I got ones with grilled fish, yukari seasoning, and spicy chili flakes. The chili flakes one was only 124 yen, the rest were all 100 yen. The price and taste were just right, making me happy. Especially the spicy chili flakes had a strong flavor that was interesting and delicious. I look forward to buying more in the future. - Kazuko Komiya, "Eating Out with Tetsu: Homemade Onigiri," Asahi Shimbun Be, July 11, 2015.

Today, I arrived early for work tomorrow morning and stayed overnight. I arrived in Kyoto around 20:30 and my hotel is on the Hachijo-guchi side. I was planning to grab a quick dinner on my way to the hotel after getting off the Shinkansen, but everywhere was crowded. I lost my motivation to wait in line and decided to check out the clearance sale at Hervis since it was around 20:30. I figured they would be starting to clear out the food. I was right, and many people seemed to know about it as the bento section was packed. I spotted some "Osaka sushi" and decided to give it a try, even though I was in Kyoto. I also picked up the Kansai version of red bean cake, just to be safe. I checked into the hotel and ate them right away. They were okay, with a decent amount of food. The Kansai red bean cake had a slightly different taste, but it was interesting. I managed to keep my dinner cost under ¥500.

My favorite onigiri in the Kyoto Station area is located near the entrance of Miyakomichi. The shop is right at the front, on the western side, with a spacious onigiri corner offering a variety of options. This time, I tried the sesame mentaiko onigiri for the first time, priced at only 100 yen, which is quite affordable. The onigiri is handcrafted by the staff at the booth next to it, giving it a homemade feel. There are fewer additives compared to convenience store onigiri. Additionally, if you prefer your onigiri warm, there is a microwave nearby where you can heat it up yourself after payment. Today, I took it home and warmed it up for breakfast. It was delicious. If you are visiting Kyoto Station, I highly recommend stopping by this place.