This is a bulk purchase. It is particularly cute with a goldfish design, perfect for summer. It tastes better when chilled. It has a chewy and crispy texture. Personally, I prefer it without black honey. It is recommended as a souvenir for various people due to its size and cuteness.

Seigoin Yatsuhashi Kyoto Isetan store on B1F in Kyoto has a variety of summer Yatsuhashi available. I purchased the Momoko (peach) and Suzu (cool) flavors. As of March 2023 (tax included), Sei Momoko 5 pieces for 270 yen, Sei Suzu 5 pieces for 270 yen. Sei Momoko features a chewy dough with peach filling, creating a perfect balance of texture and sweetness. Sei Ichigo Momoko is a seasonal flavor with a refreshing taste that captures the essence of the fruits. Sei Suzu is made with a chewy dough with added agar, allowing it to be chilled in the fridge without becoming too hard. The texture is similar to "kirimochi" with a strong elasticity. The aroma of the dough is the same as traditional Sei Yatsuhashi. The smooth red bean paste filling adds a nice contrast to the chewy texture. I enjoyed the Sei Momoko and Sei Suzu flavors.

My family has decided on Seigoin Yatsuhashi. It's a rule. Also, we always buy the ones with red bean paste filling, not the ones with mochi sheets. If possible, we avoid matcha flavor. This time, we got the cherry blossom and cinnamon set for spring! It has a refined sweetness and tastes delicious! The aroma of cinnamon that reaches your nose is delightful.

I usually bought Yatsuhashi from the shop on the 1st floor in Kyoto, but I decided to check out the selection at Kyoto Isetan B1F. They had Seigoin Yatsuhashi, with a variety of flavors available. I skipped the Milky Yatsuhashi and instead bought Sakura, Strawberry, Chocolate, and plain Yatsuhashi. As of March 2023 (tax included), Sakura (5 pieces) cost 270 yen, Strawberry (5 pieces) cost 270 yen, Chocolate (4 pieces) cost 324 yen, and plain Yatsuhashi (20 sheets) cost 270 yen. The Sakura flavor had sakura bean paste on sakura-flavored dough, which didn't have the usual plain dough and tasted more like sakura mochi. The Strawberry flavor, a combination of strawberry bean paste on plain dough, was sweet with no tartness, capturing the essence of strawberry. I first tried strawberry bean paste at Tenri Hondori, in a set with melon bean paste, using Nara-made Yatsuhashi. The Chocolate flavor had chocolate bean paste on cocoa-colored dough with a hint of kinako powder, giving it a unique Japanese twist. The dough, mixed with kinako, had a scent of plain dough. The chocolate bean paste, with a hint of sweetness from red bean paste, created a Japanese-style twist to the chocolate flavor. The plain Yatsuhashi had no filling, showcasing the simple sweetness of the dough. This highlighted the differences between Yatsuhashi from different companies. Overall, I enjoyed the fresh Yatsuhashi.

On the last day of my trip related to Kyoto railways, I bought souvenirs here. When it comes to Kyoto souvenirs, "Nanaya" is a must. I visited the store around 1:40 PM on a weekday. The store is located on the basement floor of JR Kyoto Isetan, in a corner where traditional Japanese confectionery shops are lined up. It is near the north elevator (refer to the photo). The store is small with only a sales counter. Inside the showcase and on top of it, there were Nanaya, Matcha Nanaya, and Nanaya with red bean paste lined up. I was surprised by the variety of Nanaya with red bean paste. The prices vary, but the small packs are affordable. I bought "Matcha Nanaya assortment (40 pieces) for myself at 550 yen and "Sei" (10 pieces) for my family at 550 yen (excluding tax). The "Matcha Nanaya assortment (40 pieces)" contains 20 pieces of Nanaya with cinnamon flavor and 20 pieces of Nanaya with matcha flavor, both in square sheet form without red bean paste. I personally prefer without red bean paste. I rolled them up and enjoyed the chewy texture. I think I prefer the classic cinnamon flavor. The "Sei (10 pieces)" contains 10 pieces of Nanaya with red bean paste (cinnamon flavor) which is also delicious. My parents also liked them.

Representing Kyoto souvenirs, Yatsuhashi. When it's baked, it's hard and difficult to bite into. I prefer the raw Yatsuhashi. You can purchase this famous one with peace of mind. I've tried various flavors, but this time I chose the standard, Nikki. It has a shelf life of about 2 weeks, so I can store it at room temperature without any issues. After finishing off some sweets that need refrigeration, I opened it! It's moist with a gentle sweetness. I resist the urge to eat it all at once. However, I ended up finishing it in just 2 servings. You should eat it soon after opening, so I should have bought 2 or 3 boxes. It costs 550 yen. It's easy to buy. Thank you for the meal.

At Seigoin Yatsuhashi inside Kyoto Isetan, they offer a new type of Yatsuhashi called Kanell. It is a thin Yatsuhashi skin rolled up and baked, available in plain (cinnamon) or coffee flavor. The coffee flavor also has a strong cinnamon taste. It is easy to eat and reasonably priced, making it a good choice for souvenirs. Well, I bought it for myself as a snack. Thank you for the meal.

Since my 3rd year of junior high school trip where I compared Yatsuhashi, I have been a fan of Nishio-style Yatsuhashi. However, during this trip, I couldn't find any Nishio Yatsuhashi for some reason. Finally, I found Yatsuhashi from Seigoin. Even though I was reluctant to try any Yatsuhashi other than Nishio, I decided to purchase it. Yatsuhashi Set (Peach, Matcha) - 594 yen I remember there were 5 pieces of each flavor in the set. The limited edition peach flavor has a delicate sweetness of white bean paste and a peach aroma, which was delicious. The matcha flavor has cinnamon sprinkled on top. The matcha flavor is quite rich, possibly because the matcha is kneaded into the skin. I might even prefer Seigoin's matcha flavor over Nishio's! Seigoin's Yatsuhashi is quite tasty. I look forward to doing a Yatsuhashi comparison next time I visit Kyoto, just like I did back in junior high school.

I always buy fresh Yatsuhashi as a souvenir, but this time the request was for the old-fashioned hard Yatsuhashi. It's been a long time since I had the crispy Yatsuhashi with a strong cinnamon flavor. I wonder if they prefer it without filling, or if they just enjoy the simple taste.

When returning to Tokyo, I purchased these Yatsuhashi as a gift for a friend. Yatsuhashi from Seigoin Temple is a popular choice for souvenirs. This time, I chose the classic set of two flavors (cinnamon and matcha). I also bought a small size for myself and it was delicious as always. Yatsuhashi in autumn, enjoyed with warm tea, tastes especially good.

It's still hot, but the season is September and it feels like autumn. The festival sweets set with matcha and cinnamon for 550 yen. Hmm... Was Hachiya Mochi always this tasteless? I thought maybe my memory was exaggerating how good it was. But when I tried the cinnamon the next day, it was just as I remembered. I didn't like the Hachiya Mochi. It seems like they have a short shelf life of one week.

Seigoin Yatsuhashi Kyoto Isetan Store is located on the 1st floor of JR Kyoto Isetan in Higashishio-koji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City. I bought some fresh Yatsuhashi. "Seigoin Yatsuhashi Sei" was born in the second year of Genroku (1689). In the middle of the Edo period, Yatsuhashi Kengyo, a master of the koto and a composer, created many masterpieces such as "Rokudan no Shirabe" and is considered the founder of modern koto music. After his death, he was buried at Jokomyoin (Hachidera) in Kurodani, but many people continued to visit his grave. Therefore, four years after Kengyo's death, in the second year of Genroku, a dried confectionery resembling a koto was named "Yatsuhashi" and began to be sold at the forest teahouse of Seigoin, which is located on the approach to Kurodani. This is where our main store is currently located. For over 320 years, our company has continued to produce Yatsuhashi. Even now, on the anniversary of Kengyo's death, June 12th, all employees of our company visit Kengyo's grave and conduct a memorial service organized by Seigoin Yatsuhashi Sohonten at Hounen-in Temple. "Sei" is a matcha assortment filled with chunky red bean paste wrapped in fresh Yatsuhashi. It was born at the Omotesenke tea ceremony held every year at Gion Ichiriki-tei on the eve of the Gion Festival in 1960. The confection, which wraps chunky red bean paste in fresh Yatsuhashi, was named "Kamizake Mochi" by Sotan Saisho, and it received favorable reviews when offered to customers. This "Kamizake Mochi" became the origin, and the decision was made to commercialize it by wrapping chunky red bean paste in fresh Yatsuhashi and naming it "Sei." It is said to be named "Sei" after the triangle-shaped hat of a monk, which symbolizes a high-ranking monk. Yatsuhashi made only from rice flour, sugar, and cinnamon, is wrapped in chunky red bean paste while still fresh. The plain flavor has a subtle cinnamon aroma spreading gently from the skin, and it is soft and chewy with a moderate sweetness that goes well with the chunky red bean paste, making it delicious. The matcha Yatsuhashi, which has matcha kneaded into the skin, has a slight matcha and cinnamon aroma. This is also delicious. When it comes to Kyoto, you can't help but buy Yatsuhashi as a souvenir.

I also bought some senbei-like hachimaki in addition to the regular hachimaki. The scent of cinnamon is nice. I should have bought more instead of just one.

When I used to commute to Kyoto every week, I tried various types of Yatsuhashi and found that Seigoin was the most delicious. This time, I also bought Seigoin as a souvenir. And of course, I couldn't resist getting some Suzumaru dango as well! 😄

Browsing for souvenirs at Kyoto Isetan. I had some urgent personal errands to attend to on a Saturday, so I asked my senior colleagues to handle the tasks I had planned. I decided to buy individual souvenirs for each of them. Kyoto souvenirs come in a wide variety, from popular items to more obscure ones, so it was a tough decision. I decided to go with the classic choice of "Nama Yatsuhashi." Last time I visited Kyoto, I bought the original Nishio brand, so this time I purchased some Nama Yatsuhashi from another souvenir shop where I had tried some samples. I bought a few flavors from the Saint Series (\250 each). However, I did not buy any for my own family because my mother hates cinnamon, which is used in all the products. I am fine with it, but I decided to keep them for my colleagues. I gave the souvenirs to my senior colleagues and kept the leftover black sesame flavor for myself. It was a black sesame Nama Yatsuhashi with black sesame kneaded into the dough. Compared to the Nishio brand I had before, this Nama Yatsuhashi had a thicker, chewier texture that focused more on the dough than the filling. It was a classic Kyoto souvenir. This brand's Nama Yatsuhashi focused more on the dough than the filling. Thank you for the meal.

During my visit in August 2018, I went to Isetan next to Kyoto Station to buy souvenirs. Whenever you come to Kyoto, you have to get Yatsuhashi. I bought a pack of 10, half with cinnamon and half with matcha. I chilled them in the fridge and they were delicious. Basic flavors are always the best, right? (^^)

I am at Isetan in Kyoto Station. I am looking for souvenirs on the basement floor. It may be typical, but let's buy "Seigoin Yatsuhashi" Yatsuhashi. However, being conventional is boring. So, let's buy "Matcha" and "Strawberry" flavors. Both cost 270 yen. I will enjoy them at home. The taste of the dough is the same as the conventional one. Matcha has matcha in the dough, and strawberry has cream wrapped in the dough with strawberry jam inside. Matcha tastes good as it is the usual matcha flavor of Yatsuhashi, but the strawberry jam is also delicious. I see, there are Yatsuhashi like this too. Satisfied. Thank you for the meal! February 2018

Since ancient times, when it comes to souvenirs from Kyoto, Yatsuhashi is a classic choice, and when it comes to Yatsuhashi, Seigoin【Sei】is the best. Yatsuhashi is sold by several companies, and although I have tried various ones, I still prefer the texture of the skin from Seigoin the most. The fact that they also sell just the skin without the filling was a big plus. I wonder if other companies are now selling just the skin as well? Seigoin is located in the basement of Isetan, directly connected to Kyoto Station, where I often buy traditional bento boxes, fresh fu from Hanbee, Kyoto-style ponzu sauce, Chidori vinegar, soy sauce, and other seasonings. I usually stop by to buy souvenirs while killing time before catching the Shinkansen back home. This time, I bought a seasonal limited edition fresh Yatsuhashi made with chestnuts, along with a set of matcha. When I tried it later at home, the chestnut filling was less sweet than azuki bean paste, with a lingering chestnut flavor. The skin was similar to the default cinnamon-flavored one with a chewy texture that perfectly balanced the filling. The matcha had a great aroma and paired well with the filling. While it may not be exceptionally delicious, it is a reliably tasty treat that never disappoints. Fresh Yatsuhashi can be difficult to share as a souvenir at work, and it may not be the right time for everyone to enjoy it, so the dried skin-only version is preferred by connoisseurs. It comes in a package of three, making it easy to enjoy anytime. When you bite into it, the crunchy texture awakens your senses and the strong cinnamon scent adds to the experience. Plus, as you chew, you start to feel a sticky texture reminiscent of fresh Yatsuhashi. Remember not to drink right after chewing it! The transition from dry to fresh on a time axis allows you to experience different tastes, so make sure to chew it well!