In September 2023, I went to Kyoto for a little outing. On this day, I visited "Rokujodoori Mukouan" in Kyoto for lunch. I had their duck congee and warabi mochi. I made a reservation for 11 o'clock and was guided into the restaurant. Before being seated, the staff gave me a tour of the building. It is a historic cultural property, the Kubo family residence, built in the Taisho era, and had a very nice atmosphere. After the tour, I was seated at a table by the window overlooking a beautiful courtyard. I had pre-ordered the duck congee and warabi mochi. The duck congee allows you to choose the main meat from either the loin or thigh. The dish included various parts of the duck such as the tenderloin, shoulder meat, and egg, all seasoned differently. The duck was delicious, and the congee was enough for three servings. Next, I tried the warabi mochi. It had edible flowers inside, giving it a colorful and elegant appearance. The chewy mochi was served with homemade black honey and domestic soybean flour. Although I usually don't like soybean flour, this one was not too sweet and had a nice nutty flavor. The service was very attentive, and I had a very satisfying lunch. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

There were hardly any foreign tourists, so it was a hidden gem on weekdays. The cute warabi mochi and unlimited hojicha were amazing. They also explained about the historic house and the customer service was great. The warabi mochi looked cute and tasted delicious. Definitely recommended.

◆Kawaharabi 1,550 yen + Hojicha 200 yen This shop is a former residence of the renowned artist Konao Keinen, designated as a tangible cultural property of the country. The staff will guide you through the house before you are seated. The well-maintained garden is a sight to behold. The staff, mostly young women, speak with a somewhat scripted tone but are polite and efficient. They even show you where the restroom is during the tour, which is a nice touch of hospitality. The Warabi Mochi arrives at your table in a glass dish, adorned with edible flower petals. The mochi is soft and subtly sweet even without the black honey and roasted soybean flour. Some may find the texture of the petals a bit unusual. During my visit, there were only two parties dining, including myself. However, I believe this place will become quite popular in the future, given its charming atmosphere and photogenic Warabi Mochi.

I visited the restaurant Furujuan in Nakagyo-ku because I saw a picture of their warabi mochi with flowers on social media and it caught my attention. Despite it being the Obon season, I was able to get a table right away since I arrived at opening time. This place is a designated tangible cultural property where you can enjoy warabi mochi. The atmosphere is absolutely lovely! I could enjoy the Kyoto vibe while looking at the garden. It made me feel so peaceful... Just being in this atmosphere alone made the visit worthwhile. The menu only offers warabi mochi and duck congee, which I think is nice and simple. The warabi mochi had edible flowers in it, making it look very refreshing. It had a soft and jelly-like texture. I personally prefer a bit more chewiness. I had it with kinako and black honey, which paired well with the matcha. I was comforted by the service and the atmosphere of the restaurant.

While gazing at the courtyard of the old mansion, you can enjoy the beautiful warabi mochi. The warabi mochi with edible flowers is available for 1,550 yen, with hojicha for an additional 200 yen, and matcha for an extra 400 yen. The translucent warabi mochi is so beautiful that it almost feels like a waste to eat it. We also tried the duck congee available from 5 pm, made with prideful Kishu duck directly delivered from a farmer. The duck was tender and flavorful, complementing the congee perfectly. This restaurant is recommended for those who love buildings and Japanese gardens, as well as those seeking beautiful and delicious sweets. Make sure to reserve a table with a view of the courtyard. Definitely worth a visit!

First visit 202307 (No.4693) 1. Purpose of visit - Selected as the second shop for the first day of Kyoto trip 2. Shop information - Genre on Tabelog: Japanese sweets - Opened on March 1, 2023 - A shop that has been renovated from the tangible cultural property Kubo family residence (former residence of artist Keinen Imao) with a history of over 100 years, allowing for dining in - Business hours: 11:00-21:00 - Closed on: No regular holidays - Seating capacity: 30 seats - Keinen Imao (1845-1924) was a Japanese painter of the Shijo school who was active during the Meiji and Taisho periods, specializing in colorful bird and flower paintings. 3. Crowdedness on the day and atmosphere of the shop - Visited around 12:00 on a weekday with 1 customer before and 5 customers after - Before being seated, they provided a tour of the residence, which has multiple gardens and features distorted glass (Taisho glass) that is no longer seen today. The atmosphere would delight fans of architecture like Mr. Myrebi and Mrs. Ukko (laughs) - The room where the food is served is a super comfortable space with the air conditioning set to maximum, but elsewhere it is not air-conditioned, which can be a bit taxing on the body 4. Customer service - Polite service following the manual 5. Ordered items - Hana Warabi (Japanese bracken) for 1,550 yen & Matcha for 400 yen - The order was served in 8-9 minutes~♬ A colorful edible flower adorned sweet was presented. It has a beautiful appearance, but it is served at room temperature! It has a transparent appearance, a smooth texture, and is perfect for summer♡ Thank you for the meal.

I had a wonderful time enjoying traditional Japanese sweets in a historic building. The service was very polite, and I would love to visit again for a break during my future trips to Kyoto. Next time, I would like to try the morning porridge. However, I found the prices a bit high overall...lol

Conclusion: If you want to savor warabi mochi, this is the only choice! Located at the former residence of Keinen Imao, a beautiful traditional Japanese building. Before your meal, they provide a tour of the building, allowing you to appreciate Imao's works and the mansion. - Warabi Mochi: 1550 yen. Enjoy warabi mochi while overlooking the Japanese garden. Each warabi mochi has a touch of elegance. I am just a student, so it's hard for me to describe it accurately. Please visit and taste it for yourself. - Matcha: 400 yen. This was just a delicious matcha. I also enjoy admiring traditional Japanese architecture, thanks to my grandfather's influence. It was a very meaningful time spent. Relax and enjoy your time here!

I visited Fumoto Ju-an, which used to be a tea house, when it first opened. The entrance is impressive with a grand entrance and a white noren curtain with black characters. Upon entering, the staff kindly guided me inside. The building was built by a Japanese painter in 1920, and the interior is truly magnificent. Just seeing the interior and the garden is worth a visit. I tried the Hana Warabi for 1550 yen, with an additional 200 yen for hojicha. The Hana Warabi looked vibrant but the taste was just okay. It felt a bit bland even when dipped in kinako and black honey. The hojicha was standard. However, I believe that the visit is worth it just to see the beautiful mansion and garden.

Heading west from Kyoto, near Karasuma Oike, I stumbled upon a restaurant with a grand entrance adorned with a white noren curtain and a name written in black ink. Upon entering, I was amazed by the beauty of the interior. A staff member guided me through the residence, which used to belong to the painter Keinen Imao, a prominent artist of the Shijo school who was active during the Meiji and Taisho periods. Inside, there are several inner gardens featuring cultural treasures such as stone ornaments from the Rashomon gate in Heian-kyo and a Kasuga stone lantern. In one of the tatami rooms adorned with a picture of the artist, there is a unique floor pillar made of Egono wood, with a hanging scroll depicting monkeys. Moving further into a spacious tatami room, guests can enjoy tea while overlooking a traditional Japanese garden. The menu offers only two items: duck hot pot and a dish called "Hananawarabi" for 1700 yen. The latter consists of nine types of warabi mochi with various edible flowers, served on a round tray. It looked refreshing, especially when drizzled with black honey and kinako powder. I opted for hojicha tea, served in a beautifully crafted tea bowl. On this scorching day in Kyoto, I found myself tempted to stay inside the well-air-conditioned residence and continue gazing at the garden.

The building is a valuable registered tangible cultural property that was built over 100 years ago in 1914. Upon entering, you can choose to be guided through the building while hearing stories about its history, or go straight to your seat. I opted for the guided tour. There are many precious items inside, and the garden is lovely. The warabi mochi, with flowers inside, is a beautiful treat to enjoy while admiring the garden. You are sure to have an elegant and wonderful time here. English guidance is available, making it enjoyable for foreigners as well. I left feeling very nice and glad that I visited this charming restaurant.

While walking from Karasuma Oike Station to Nijojo-mae Station, I saw a warabi mochi shop on the map and decided to go down a side street to buy some to eat at my hotel. The traditional atmosphere of the old-fashioned streets was enjoyable. When I arrived, I was surprised to find a grand building that looked like a high-class restaurant rather than the warabi mochi shop I had expected. I was greeted by a young and elegant staff member, and was told that they were not currently offering takeout, so I decided to dine in. It was around 4 pm on a weekday and raining heavily, so there were no other customers. The building dated back to the Taisho era. The staff member gave me a leisurely tour of the interior, which included a beautifully maintained garden visible through slightly warped glass windows. I enjoyed my warabi mochi set (1,550 yen tax included) and matcha tea (400 yen tax included) at a large lacquered table with a view of the garden. While the presentation of the warabi mochi was a bit too Instagram-worthy, the experience of having the whole place to myself was fantastic.

To Rokujuan, I have posted this review on YouTube. Please search for "mog and mog" to find it. I had a reservation for 8:00, but they let me in a little early. I made the reservation the day before, but it seemed like walk-ins were also welcome. I enjoyed duck congee while admiring the lovely garden. After the meal, you can also enter the garden, which is a nice touch. Hana Warabi - ¥1,550 Duck Congee - ¥2,350 (with roast duck option) Hojicha - ¥200 At 8:12, the duck congee arrived. I heard that this restaurant is affiliated with Duck Noodle, so I wasn't worried about the taste of the duck. The duck trio, half egg, pickles, and three types of salt were served. The congee tasted delicious even without any toppings, with a nice dashi flavor. When eaten with the pickles and salt on the plate, the flavor was even better. It may feel a bit pricey, but the three types of duck were incredibly delicious. At 8:38, I wanted to savor this space a bit more, so I ordered an additional Hana Warabi. The warabi mochi looks beautiful, especially against the backdrop of the garden. It's easy for anyone to take a beautiful photo with the garden as the background. In terms of taste, I feel like they could improve a bit compared to other warabi mochi specialists. The flowers are beautiful but linger in the mouth, which may not be to everyone's liking. However, it looks great. I was able to get a refill of hojicha, which was served in a pot. It's from Ippodo Tea. A few more groups arrived later, and it started to get a bit noisy. It's highly satisfying to have the garden to yourself in the morning and enjoy duck congee. The service was polite, and they also provided guidance in English for foreign visitors. Thank you for the meal.

This newly opened restaurant in Kansai, which has been a hot topic, is a registered tangible cultural property of the country with a Japanese garden where you can enjoy meals and warabi mochi. They offer morning sets in the morning, warabi mochi during cafe time, and rice and warabi mochi in the evening. The atmosphere is really lovely, allowing you to fully enjoy the essence of "Kyoto". The beautiful "hana warabi" enclosed with edible flowers has a unique clarity and smooth, sticky texture. It was so beautiful through the precious Taisho glass, reflecting the greenery outside that I couldn't bring myself to eat it for a while. Enjoying the rich sweetness with homemade black honey and domestically-produced kinako, it felt like time had stopped during this Kyoto cafe time. I was truly healed by the wonderful space and attentive service.

At the tangible cultural property Kubo Residence (formerly known as the Imo Kagenobu Residence), they guide you from the entrance to your seat, explaining the key points of the mansion along the way. Upon reaching a seat where you can view the inner garden, you can enjoy their delightful dessert, the "Hanawarabi," a refreshing warabi mochi adorned with edible flowers. Dip it generously in black honey and domestic kinako, and savor the chewy texture. It's the perfect way to relax and enjoy a cozy time while gazing at the greenery in the inner garden. This sweet treat is ideal for a break during a hot day of sightseeing in Kyoto. They also offer duck congee for those looking for a gentle meal.

"Lokusuan" @roku.juan 101 Nishi Rokucho, Shimomachi Nishi-iru, Rokkaku-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 4 minutes walk from Shijo Station Open 11:00-21:00, closed on Tuesdays - Table seating available - - Hana Warabi (Bracken Starch) ¥1,550 - Houji Tea ¥200 During my Kyoto exploration, I took a break at this place. Located in a registered tangible cultural property building from the Taisho era, they offer delicious warabi mochi and duck congee. Although I don't usually eat sweets, I couldn't resist the flower-shaped edible flower on the warabi mochi, served with kinako and black syrup. I visited around noon so it wasn't crowded, but it might be wise to make a reservation for weekends or snack time. #KyotoGourmet #WarabiMochi #Lokusuan #KyotoCafe #KyotoSweets #EdibleFlower #KarasumaOike #Shijo"

I happened to come across this shop on a weekday in May 2023. I was drawn to the image of cool bracken with flower petals inside. The shop is called "Hanawarabi" and the set costs 1550 yen, with hojicha tea available for 200 yen. Upon entering, I took off my shoes. The shop is a pure Japanese-style building that has stood for over 100 years. The staff explained about the corridors, inner garden, and well. It was a very quiet and beautiful shop. I enjoyed a slightly sweet bracken mochi, which looked cool. The tea in the set can be refilled.

I was guided to my seat while receiving a description of the mansion, and I ordered a set of Hana Warabi with matcha. The presentation was so beautiful that I almost felt guilty eating it (lol). The courtyard was also well-maintained and a feast for the eyes (lol). I enjoyed the Hana Warabi by alternating between black honey and soybean flour until I finished it (lol).

I visited Fumotoan in Kyoto Karasuma, where the warabi mochi looks amazing and the atmosphere is incredibly calming. Here is what I tried: - Warabi Mochi (1550 yen): This was the highlight of my visit. Served with kinako and kuromitsu, the mochi had different flowers inside, adding a fun touch. It was a delightful treat. - Hojicha (+200 yen): The hojicha was served in a stylish container, and you can have unlimited refills if you order it. It was very soothing. - Matcha (+400 yen): The matcha was surprisingly delicious, not bitter at all and very easy to drink. It was a delightful experience. The ambiance was luxurious, with lacquered tables and a beautifully maintained garden view. It felt like a hidden gem in the heart of Kyoto. I highly recommend visiting this place for a unique and elegant tea experience.

The building is amazing. The staff explains the interior and garden, which adds value. We had a relaxing and elegant time with a great view of the garden from our seat. The menu only has this bracken rice cake, but it's photogenic and enjoyable.

I went to Kyoto for cherry blossom viewing. As someone who prefers food over flowers, I naturally looked for a cafe. I found this shop. It's a 10-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station. It's a new store that opened in March this year, but the building is a valuable registered tangible cultural property of the country, built over 100 years ago in 1914 (formerly known as the Imano Keinen Residence). When you enter, you take off your shoes and the staff will explain the history of the historic building until you reach your seat. Even if you're not a history buff, you can fully enjoy the tourist atmosphere. There are table seats and tatami mat seats, and currently, during the open cafe hours, you can enter without a reservation. The menu includes Hana Warabi for 1550 yen and a limited-time Sakura Warabi for 1650 yen. For an additional 200 yen, you can add roasted green tea, and for 400 yen, matcha is included in the set. The roasted green tea was refillable. The transparent and jiggly warabi mochi, I'm not sure if I can call it warabi mochi... (;'∀') It was delicious. There are edible flowers inside the 9 warabi mochi lined up, which are very cute ♡ The Sakura Warabi also contains cherry blossoms. Kinako and black honey are also served. After eating, you can also go out to the garden. There was a Japanese umbrella, so I took a commemorative photo. It would have been picturesque if I had worn a Japanese outfit.