The main body of the sweetfish-shaped confection is made of castella cake with a chewy texture of mochi inside. It is light and not too sweet, without any filling. It is simple but satisfying to eat, even just one fish. I have tried sweetfish confections from other traditional Japanese sweet shops, but I found this one to be larger in size. It is only available seasonally.

From last year's trip to Kyoto. I wanted to buy some sweets as souvenirs since I was in Kyoto, but I didn't have much time before the Shinkansen departure. I rushed into a souvenir shop near Isetan to look around. Oh, I found a shelf of my favorite Sasaya Iori. I checked the expiration date of the matcha cake, and it lasts for over a month. I'll go with this. When I got home, I tried it. The cake is individually wrapped. Mmm, the taste of matcha is rich. And it's high-quality matcha. The cake is moist as well. Sasaya Iori never disappoints, everything I try is delicious.

There are many souvenir shops at Kyoto Station. This day, I visited Omiyage Koji from 8:30 am. I was tempted by many items, but after careful consideration, I decided to purchase the Taketori Monogatari (¥2916) from Jouvancel. I was originally planning to buy it in the evening, but I was told there might not be any left by then, so I decided to buy it on the spot. The Taketori Monogatari is wrapped in bamboo skin, giving off a lovely scent of chestnuts and beans when opened. The large grains provide a satisfying texture, and the flavor of the candied chestnuts and beans is rich. The pound cake has a slightly dense texture, made with chestnut paste, which pairs well with rum. The combination of Japanese and Western flavors is exquisite. If I stayed in Kyoto longer, I might end up gaining weight from all the delicious food. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

291st sweets ♡ Enjoyed my trip to Kyoto (*´︶`*)♡︎ Before getting on the train, I realized I had forgotten another souvenir, so I bought it here. There were various souvenirs available, which was convenient being right in front of the station (๑'ᴗ'๑)♡ - Pudding cakes, 35 pieces, 1,080 yen Small bite-sized pieces (●︎´∀︎`●︎) with a hint of bittersweet caramel fragrance. It was delicious ♡ Found a good option with 35 pieces, perfect for a larger group (◍•ᴗ•◍)

JR Kyoto Station Central Exit has opened on the first floor. Many Kyoto souvenirs are being sold here. I purchased the "Otabe" which is a popular type of fresh Yatsuhashi. The set includes Otabe's matcha flavor and cinnamon flavor. The red bean paste is delicious.

My jelly, your jelly, Tom and jelly, souvenir alley, Kyoto Komachi, Minami-kan. Contact: 075-365-8602. Located at 8-3 Takakura-cho, Higashi-shiokoji, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture. Information provided by Takamatsu Chuo Recycling Service: Reuse & Recycling, Buying, Selling, Takamatsu City, Bereavement Clearance, Collection of Unnecessary Items.

I received a gift of Gionzaka. Gionzaka is a Western-style Japanese confectionery produced and sold by Kyoto Fushimi confectioner "Wako". It is a cute bite-sized cake with a moist and mellow yellow bean paste wrapped in a milk-flavored dough and baked to suit the delicate taste of Maiko in Kyoto. While Yatsuhashi is overwhelmingly famous as a Kyoto souvenir, Gionzaka is the third most popular Western-style Japanese confectionery made by a long-established confectionery shop. Its compact size and affordable price also contribute to its popularity. Since it was a gift, the price is not considered, but the taste is highly rated.