It was over 20 years ago, I think. There was a shop featured on TV Asahi that I had always wanted to visit, known as the go-to place for maiko. I ordered the "green" and "red" canned fruit jellies for 380 yen each (including 10% tax), as well as a coffee for 500 yen (including 10% tax). The jelly, filled with plenty of canned fruits, had a nostalgic taste. The conversations with the shop's owner, her daughter, and some customers who seemed like locals were like a nice background music.

I found some snacks last year at Kiridoshi Shinshindo, such as jelly, Bavarois, and roll cake. Maiko-san's favorite green jelly is a must-have for this season, so I bought it. It feels like melon soda in jelly form, very refreshing. I love this nostalgic Showa-era snack! The Bavarois and rum raisin roll cake are also delicious, making them the perfect sweets for the Gion area during the rainy season. After visiting Yasaka Shrine, I recommend trying them out. Thank you for the delicious treats!

I was the first customer to enter when they opened, but it quickly became full. The jelly was easy to eat and convenient since morning. The banana juice was a little difficult to drink. The egg toast was hard to eat due to the altitude. Wi-Fi and PayPay were not available. No smoking.

This was my first visit to the restaurant. I visited on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. ○ Shop Appearance Located a 3-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station. Walking east on Shijo Street and heading north on the side street, you will arrive shortly. The outside of the shop has posters of traditional dances, and the interior walls are decorated with framed pictures of geisha and maiko, giving it a Kyoto-like atmosphere. The famous colorful jellies, such as "red" and "green," were displayed in the storefront window, looking very delicious. I arrived at the shop at 2:03 PM. There was only one group of two customers, so it was quite empty. There are 13 seats, all tables, with no counter seats. There is also a sofa seat on the right side of the entrance, allowing for a relaxed time. ○ Menu There is a variety of toast options, including special egg toast and cucumber toast with unique names. Drinks include coffee, cafe au lait, black tea, and limited-time items like strawberry juice and green tea. - Special Egg Toast (380 yen) Two slices of toast sandwiched with a 1.5cm thick omelet and thinly sliced cucumber. The cucumber is seasoned with a salty taste, providing a crispy texture. The egg is fluffy and voluminous, offering a satisfying experience. It is more suitable as a light snack, but can also be enjoyed as a meal. - Iced Cafe au Lait (550 yen) I ordered this for something cold. You can add sugar to your preference. It has a rich aroma of beans and a distinct bitterness. It has a refreshing and easy-to-drink finish. Both were very delicious. I would like to try the famous jellies next time I visit.

This was my second visit to the restaurant. This time, I used it for breakfast. Despite being located in Gion, it has a calm atmosphere that makes you feel relaxed. When in Kyoto, you must try the egg sandwich! I also ordered the summer limited iced coffee, which was made by pouring hot coffee over ice. The eggs were fluffy, the bread was soft, and the seasoning was gentle and very delicious. This restaurant is loved by locals in the neighborhood.

Kyoto Cafe Tour - I wanted to meet this sparkling jelly at "Kiridoshi Shinshindo". Located just a short distance from Yasaka Shrine on a street called Kiridoshi, this cafe has a display case with cakes and more at the storefront. I came here to try the sparkling jelly displayed in this showcase. The cozy interior of the cafe was filled with regular customers, but they warmly welcomed me. There were name tags of maiko and geiko (apprentice geisha and geisha) on the walls, showing that this cafe is loved by those working in the flower districts. The menu includes toast and sandwich options, but I decided to try the jelly. I ordered the "green one" jelly along with a cafe au lait. The jelly had a chewy texture with strawberries and oranges inside. The transparent jelly was probably lemon-flavored with a strong acidity, while the green one had a melon flavor with a subtle sweetness and refreshing taste. The strawberries were quite large. The cafe au lait had a balanced bitterness and creaminess, making it easy to drink. The glass had the cafe's name and logo on it. Despite being a small cafe with many regulars, it was cozy and welcoming even for tourists like me. I also noticed they had Bavarian cream and roll cakes, which I would love to try next time.

When I come to Gion, I always end up buying the jelly and Bavarian cream. After having a meal at Gion Manma, I stopped by and bought some before heading home. It seems like the previous owner passed away and their family is taking over. I bought the jelly and Bavarian cream to take home. They are simple, not too sweet, and delicious. I hope they continue to inherit this shop for a long time.

Since I had some time before Gion Kageki, I randomly entered this shop. I wonder if it's a shop frequented by maiko? The interior was small but very Kyoto-like. As a Kyoto native, I felt at ease with the homemade roll cake that had an old-fashioned taste. The coffee beans were from Ogawa Coffee, providing a consistent flavor.

I happened to come across a nostalgic café selling sweets, and I was drawn to the vividly colored desserts. It was at Gion's Kiridoshi Shinsendo. The green jelly called "Midori" caught my eye - it was probably melon soda flavored. The simple and nostalgic taste of this dessert, reminiscent of an old-fashioned café, was quite enjoyable. The strawberry bavarois and tea roll cake were delicious too. Especially since my kids really liked the jelly, I'm thinking of going back to buy the yellow and red ones. I heard that the egg toast is also popular to order in the café space! It was also impressive to see autographs from actors like Takeru Sato and Osawa Masayoshi. Thank you for the meal.

A retro coffee shop in Gion established in 1946. I had seen their egg toast in a magazine or something and wanted to try it. I ordered the egg toast and coffee. I can't remember the exact price, but I think it was around 600 yen in total. The egg toast was small, but the balance of the toast's crispiness and the fluffy egg was great. Surprisingly, all the customers were local regulars despite the location in Gion. Money spent: 600 yen Rating: 3 points 5 points: Definitely want to revisit! 4 points: Would revisit if given the chance! 3 points: Would consider revisiting. 2 points: Once is enough. 1 point: No need to go.

The lemon jelly is very refreshing, perfect for summer. The interior of the shop is filled with a nostalgic atmosphere, just like a traditional coffee shop. They have snacks like rice crackers and Kyoto-themed candies. The flavors are really delicious and perfect for girls!

Located on the corner of Shijo Street, there is a charming cafe and dessert shop called Shinkendo. It's not a bakery, but they offer cute and stylish sweets that are popular among customers. The desserts are so beautiful that it almost feels like a waste to eat them! The naming of the desserts is also interesting. For example, there is a Maiko-san's Favorite Matcha Jelly and an Old-fashioned Pudding.

Recently, thanks to a book by a columnist specializing in traditional coffee shops, Mr. Nanba, my last traditional coffee shop tour in Kyoto was very fulfilling. The final shop I visited was located just one step off the main street in Gion. This place is a familiar spot for me, but I never knew they served tea here. The place is not fancy at all and doesn't look like a typical shop. In the back, there is a small coffee space. Only locals probably know about it. They sell homemade rice crackers and jelly at the storefront, and in the back, there is a small traditional coffee shop. The shop originally started as a bakery and later added the coffee shop. That's probably why the name "Shinshindo" is similar to the famous bakery. However, currently, they don't sell bread, only sandwiches in the coffee shop. I tried their specialty, the "Premium Tamago Toast." The egg is so soft, like a new futon, with a distinctly Kyoto-like salty egg taste, sandwiched between three slices of crispy cucumber. The combination of crispy toast, soft egg, and crunchy cucumber when you take a bite is amazing! Although the ingredients may slightly spill out and seem like they might fall, it is surprisingly easy to eat and probably designed to be a light snack that geishas can easily eat. The key is the "premium" (jo) part. They also have a regular egg sandwich, but it looks completely different from the menu photo. It was a good choice to order it with toast, as the photo with the toast became a picturesque scene. I also tried their winter limited edition strawberry juice, which looked like tomato juice. The natural sweetness of the strawberry, without any added sweeteners, was incredibly delicious. I forgot to pay attention to the rice crackers when I entered, so I bought some as souvenirs on my way out. They are very cute and I think they will be well received. When you think about it, they sell jelly, cake, and senbei while running a coffee shop, making it a shop with a wide variety of faces. I didn't take a picture of the drink menu, but they have a wide variety of coffee drinks available. The current owner's father was not present that day, and the coffee shop was being run by the mother and daughter. This hidden gem of a traditional coffee shop is not well known to tourists, so if you visit Kyoto, I highly recommend stopping by.

In October 2020, Tsunukko and Chibitsunu are out and about in Kyoto today. They plan to visit the book festival being held at Chion-in, but first, they are enjoying the streets of Gion. Chibitsunu: "There's a lot of atmosphere here." The hanging ball behind them is called a sugidama, which is a sign that new sake has been made and is hung under the eaves of sake breweries. It's interesting, isn't it? Since it's lunchtime, let's have lunch around here before we go. Chibitsunu: "Let's go on a hobby tour of retro cafes in Kyoto." This is a cafe called "Kiritooshi Shinshindo." At first glance, you wouldn't realize it's a cafe. They sell homemade jelly at the storefront, and there is a cafe space in the back. Chibitsunu: "The modest look of the place is actually quite exciting." The name "Kiritooshi" is the name of a street in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto. Established in 1960, this cafe has been loved by geisha and actors working in the entertainment district. Chibitsunu: "The vintage sign is lovely." The small interior has just over 10 seats. With its retro decor, the red leather sofa looks nice. The watercolor paintings of carp suit the shop well. Chibitsunu: "It has a very calming atmosphere." The wall is filled with congratulatory plaques from regular geisha and entertainers. It gives off a Gion-like atmosphere. Chibitsunu ordered the specialty menu item, the "Ue Tamago Toast" for 350 yen. By the way, the menu also includes "Tamago Toast" for 300 yen. The difference is that the regular Tamago Toast does not have cucumbers in it. I ordered the Egg Sandwich for 700 yen, another popular menu item at the cafe. The overflowing egg omelette and fluffy bread were delicious. Both the Ue Tamago Toast and the Egg Sandwich were great with the fluffy egg and the crunchy cucumber. Chibitsunu: "It's a very reasonable price for 350 yen." We both had a hot coffee for 450 yen. It was a delicious coffee that went well with the bread. The jellies sold at the storefront can also be eaten inside the cafe. They looked so colorful and delicious, but we were already full. We'll have to try them next time. After eating lunch at "Kiritooshi Shinshindo," we walked east along the Enryaku-ji Temple along Maruyama Park towards Chion-in. Chibitsunu: "The cobblestones are so Kyoto-like." We enjoyed the scenery of Maruyama Park while heading to Chion-in. We arrived at the South Gate of Chion-in. There's an autumn book festival going on here. Let's go inside and check it out. Chion-in's Sanmon gate is quite impressive. It is said to be the largest wooden gate in Japan. Chibitsunu: "It was designated as a national treasure in 2002." Beyond the Sanmon gate is a steep stone staircase called Otoko-zaka. Next to it is a gentle stone staircase called Onna-zaka. We climbed the Otoko-zaka and entered the temple grounds. Oh no! The book festival is at Hyakumanben Chion-ji Temple. We got confused because the names are similar. It's quite far to walk to Hyakumanben Chion-ji Temple, so we decided to take a taxi. This is Hyakumanben Chion-ji Temple. Chibitsunu: "Finally, the book festival."

After enjoying the Gion Matsuri yama-hoko parade in Kawaramachi Gojo, we visited this restaurant for a late lunch. The mixed juice was truly amazing as everyone says, I was so impressed that even though I had ordered and finished one at the beginning, I ended up ordering another one after the meal. The grenadine's red color really stood out. The taste was refreshing and not too heavy, making me want to drink it over and over again, despite not being a big fan of mixed juices. The sandwiches were also delicious. Next time, I want to try the thick-cut sandwich. It's a wonderful restaurant with a great atmosphere to relax in.

I met up with a friend in Gion and they said they wanted to eat Tamago Sand (egg sandwich) which they haven't had in a long time. I searched online and found this place, Kiridoshido-san, which I also wanted to try. So we decided to meet in front of Nanzazan and headed straight there. We walked east on the north side of Shijo Street and when we reached Kiridoshi Street, we went a little north and the shop was right in front of us. The storefront had vintage signs and a showcase filled with jelly and Bavarian cream. Inside, there were about 12 square tables lined up against the walls. I ordered the Tamago Sand as my friend wanted, and I also wanted to try the jelly, so I got the Tamago Toast with coffee and the "Maiko's Favorite Yellow Jelly". The Tamago Toast was cute with a crispy toast sandwiching rolled omelette and cucumber. The omelette was fluffy and the cucumber was well-seasoned, very delicious. The Yellow Jelly was made with plenty of lemon juice, slightly sweet and sour, and had lemon slices at the bottom. The nostalgic, homey taste of the jelly, solidified with gelatin, was just my type. The cozy atmosphere of the small shop, along with the subtle hospitality of the owners, made the experience very pleasant. The conversation with my friend flowed smoothly. This is how a true Kyoto cafe should be, I thought. If I lived nearby, I would definitely become a regular. Established long-standing shops like this really have a special charm. I would love to visit again in the future.

I was really looking forward to this day. I entered the newly renovated Kabuki-za for the first time ^^ Today, I came to see Tamazaburo Sakata's special performance "Gion Kaburenjo no Ohirome Sakata Tamazaburo Special Performance" ☆☆☆ It's been a while since I last saw Tamazaburo's stage at the Tokyo Kabuki-za. This shop is located right near the Minami-za. I came to buy the "Heart Arare" that was recommended by a reviewer! Last time, I bought some baked goods and didn't notice the Heart Arare (; ;) It said one bag of Arare for 350 yen and three bags for 1,000 yen... without hesitation, I bought 3 bags (*ﾟ▽ﾟ)ﾉ I bought two bags of the Heart Arare that the reviewer recommended, and one bag of seaweed rolls to take home ♪ This Heart Arare is not only cute but also has a great texture and taste, very delicious (ღ˘⌣˘ღ) This year, my husband's White Day gift will be this rice cracker ☆☆☆ It's located near the Minami-za, so it's easy to get to, and I'll definitely go back to buy more rice crackers (^_^)ゞ There was a door next to the rice cracker shelf, and behind the door was a cafe. Next time, I want to try the freshly made mixed juice!

Today I explored Kyoto again. I took a break after visiting Seiganji Temple and Yasaka Tower, and then headed to "Kiridoshi Shinshindo" which was being featured on TV. The shop was small but neat. I wanted to try the egg toast sandwich with fluffy scrambled eggs. I ordered it with coffee. The delicious scrambled eggs had a hint of saltiness. The subtle flavor left a strong impression. I felt like revisiting the shop because of its atmosphere.

I returned to Gion and decided to take a break at a cafe as I was quite thirsty from walking. Luckily, a table opened up quickly and we were seated right away. I ordered the mixed juice that Maiko Mizuki was drinking on a TV show, while my husband got a coffee. From my seat, I could see into the kitchen where they were preparing the mixed juice with freshly cut fruits in a blender. They even left the skin on the red apples. The walls of the cafe were covered with congratulatory plaques from many geisha, including my favorite Maematsu-chan. The mixed juice and coffee arrived, and the juice looked just like on TV, a beautiful pink color. It had a hint of banana and was refreshing and not too sweet. It was delicious! Although we only had drinks this time, they also offer sandwiches which seem like a good option for a light snack. Before leaving, I also bought some rice crackers that I enjoyed last time. Overall, I would rate the ease of reservation and likelihood of revisiting as 4 out of 5 stars. Thank you for the meal!

"It might be okay to say it's a name that suits Gion." On this day, I enjoyed a cute jelly at this shop in Gion, Kyoto. There are many cafes and dessert shops around Gion, but this coffee shop, established in 1960 and located off the main street of Shijo, is known for being loved by geisha and actors working in the flower district. They have interestingly named jellies displayed in the showcase, such as "red one," "green one," and "yellow one." These unique product names were named by geisha and have been popular sweets for over 30 years. They are all refreshing in taste. I originally planned to order the "green one" on this day, but unfortunately, the customer in front of me ordered the last one, so I reluctantly (laughs) ordered the "red one" instead, along with tea. When I tried it, it was more refreshing than I expected. Specifically, the flavors of strawberry and lemon in the jelly, combined with the acidity of orange and pineapple, created a finish that seemed to go better with tea than coffee. If you are looking for visually beautiful sweets in Gion, or if you enjoy refreshing flavors, consider trying the jelly here.