Kyoto's well-known traditional Japanese confectionery shop "Wakakuya" also has a branch in Osaka. Their chestnut sweet, Kurikinton, has a cute chestnut design. They offer versions with the chestnut skin included, which adds a wild flavor to the gentle sweetness of the chestnut. It has a refined and light taste. It pairs perfectly with roasted green tea. Thank you for the delicious meal!

The sound of "Wakana-ya," a long-established traditional Japanese confectionery shop in Kyoto, makes everyone crave for a taste. I tried the exquisite walnut mochi available for takeout. Each ingredient is carefully selected and handcrafted to enjoy the supreme charm of the walnut daifuku wrapped in flavor. When you put it in your mouth, a faint sweetness and aroma spread. The chewy texture of the daifuku enhances its elegant flavor. The most notable feature is the presence of walnuts. The densely packed fragrant walnuts gently expand the slight richness in your mouth, creating an exquisite harmony. The walnut mochi wrapped in a package that shines with the craftsman's skills may seem simple at first glance. You can enjoy the unique taste of Kyoto. This confectionery shop, imbued with the atmosphere of the ancient capital, has a depth that permeates the heart, and once you take a bite, you will surely be captivated by its charm. It is also perfect as a tea treat for special occasions or as a gift.

In March 2022, when I visited Kyoto, I bought some traditional Japanese sweets from "Wakana-ya" located in Senbon Marutamachi. The popular item is the Kuriai (chestnut) made with Japanese chestnuts, but this time I purchased two types of dorayaki called "Kuriai" and "Matcha Kuriai". The description of the products (from the store's website) is that they are made with castella and Kyoto Uji matcha batter filled with homemade chestnut paste made in Kyoto. The Matcha Kuriai is only available for sale from September to May. I tried them at home right away. The chestnuts inside are not whole, but rather crushed and spread throughout. I thought I would prefer the basic Kuriai, but after finishing them, I realized that I might actually prefer the Matcha Kuriai. They are slightly small, but the batter is moist and fluffy, making them delicious! Thank you for the meal!

Chestnut natto! I can't help but reach for the chestnut sweets! It feels like the king of Japanese sweets! Chestnut sweets are delicious! Today, I enjoyed them with coffee instead of tea! It's so delicious and makes me happy! I can never get tired of eating chestnut sweets!

This is a traditional Japanese confectionery shop located in the Nijo area of Kyoto City. Just a 6-minute walk from JR Nijo Station, this shop is located right near the Senbon Marutamachi intersection. The "Yaki Kuri Kinako" is a sweet treat made from domestically grown chestnuts, with a crispy golden-brown exterior and a delicate melt-in-your-mouth texture. About Tanba Chestnuts: The Tanba region, which includes present-day areas in Kyoto Prefecture and Hyogo Prefecture, has long been known for its chestnut production. Tanba chestnuts became famous nationwide during the Edo period. The term "Tanba chestnut" does not refer to a specific variety, as the concept of different chestnut varieties did not exist in the past. Instead, it was simply a name based on the region of origin. Representative varieties of Tanba chestnuts include "Ginsui," along with others like "Tanzawa," "Tsukuba," and "Ishitsuchi."

When I was a child, I used to love omelette rice. I had it again after a long time, but it didn't taste as good as it used to. It must be the era of overeating.

Nijo Castle, on the north side, is a shop called Wakana-ya, and one of my favorite sweets is their Kuriami. It lasts for a while, so I sometimes request it as a souvenir. It used to be a sure bet as a souvenir for people who like chestnuts. The sweets are like a Japanese-style Marron Glace with chestnuts in syrup. The price may be justified by the effort to make chestnuts in syrup with those large chestnuts and the risk of wastage if there are any mistakes. I always enjoy it. Thank you for the delicious treat.

Chestnut dorayaki from UB as a souvenir. The taste is average. The big red beans inside are a nice touch. I prefer the dough to be more chewy, but this one was on the firmer side.

I bought the Imogashi with sweet potato filling at Yamaji. It's a type of sweet bean paste I've never tried before, and I want to eat it again.

The food was just okay.

I often see signs for Kuriami in various places. I had never tried it before, and I always thought the name of the shop was Kuriami. Even the shop near Nijo Castle had a sign that said Kuriami. It wasn't until I visited the shop that I learned the actual name of the shop. You can buy various sweets individually. This time, I tried Kuriami for the first time. It's like a Japanese-style marron glace, with a very sweet sugar coating on the outside. When I went before White Day, they also had Japanese sweets for White Day.

Received on October 18, 2016. The chestnut amai is quite dry, giving a different impression from chestnut simmered in sweet syrup. The chestnut natto has a texture similar to chestnut sweet syrup, but with a very pleasant aroma and good taste. You may scold me for this, but it has a different charm from marron glace. Personally, I do not particularly like chestnuts, so please understand.

The summer in Kyoto has come to an end with the Gozan no Okuribi festival, but this year there was heavy rain. Thankfully, the fires were lit safely. Today's snack is the Gozan no Toh, a set of white, green, and blue kudzu mochi. The green one has a refreshing yuzu flavor, the white one is plain with sweet red bean paste, but the blue one's flavor is unclear. Overall, the mochi from Wakana-ya was not to my liking, and I would have preferred to buy chestnut sweets instead.

In August 2014, I received some Japanese sweets from Wakana-ya. I got 8 pieces of "Warabi Mizumanju" for 1050 yen. The red bean paste is rich in flavor, carefully rolled and wrapped in a smooth kudzu. I chilled them in the refrigerator. There is a lot of red bean paste inside, but it's not too sweet, so it's not overwhelming. There is more kudzu, so it's light. They are easy to eat, making them perfect for summer. Today's satisfaction: Excellent. Thank you for the meal.

I received a treat at a gathering in Omiya - delicious! As a fan of Japanese sweets, this was perfect for me. The taste of the sweet bean paste and the outer layer was excellent. I usually don't get to eat these, so I really appreciate receiving them as a gift. I wish I could have had one more!

Chestnut specialty store's comforting steamed chestnut yokan. Wakana-ya @ Kyoto November 2, 2011 NEW! Theme: Osaka ★ Lunch Lately, I've been on a chestnut craze all by myself. Among chestnut sweets, I love the chewy and comforting texture of steamed chestnut yokan, and I just can't stop wanting to try various kinds of it. So, I bought this one. Kyoto Kurikajou Wakana-ya's steamed chestnut yokan @ 650 yen While famous stores are all pricing their yokan over 1500 yen, this one is very reasonably priced (*^^*) And it's a seasonal limited edition haha. Wrapped in moist bamboo leaves, and further wrapped in thin paper? the yokan comes out. When I cut it with a knife, it's chewy. Even when cut into 1.5 cm pieces, there's quite a lot of chestnut! When I take a bite, the chewy yokan part with beautifully cooked chestnuts is delicious (‾▽+‾*) The yokan part is lightly sweetened to bring out the flavor of the chestnut. Some people might find it too light! but this is how it should be! The chewy texture is great (*^▽^*) And the chestnut is worth mentioning! As a chestnut specialty store, it's comforting and not overly sweetened, with a refreshing sweetness from being simmered just right, making it delicious (´艸｀) It's delicious enough for me to enjoy it for myself at an affordable price, so I'd like to buy it again♬

- Matsuya Tokiwa's miso pine flavor - Fuuka's Fu Manju - Chiraku's warabi mochi - Imasaiken's ohagi followed by the 5th installment of Kyoto's homegrown Kyoto sweets souvenir. The previous four were all from places I discovered for the first time on Tabelog, so to speak, all from "away" places. So, this time, I decided to pick a nearby traditional sweet shop that I have been familiar with since I was a kid. Although I never actually bought anything from this shop, my childhood friend used to live next door. Also, if you walk a little east on the road in front of this shop, you'll find Ryugu Onsen, an old-fashioned public bathhouse that has become quite famous on bathhouse websites. I used to go to this bathhouse with friends quite often. The location is near Senbon Marutamachi, on the north side of a narrow road one block south of Marutamachi Street, with Dutamachi Street to the north and Jofukuji Street to the south. If you head west from Senmaru, you'll find Shikariki ramen shop, and on the old Marutamachi Street, you'll find My Best Croquette's Yonekyu. Established in 1927, this shop has been around for 84 years now, and I always thought it was the only one, but I found out online that they have multiple locations, including the main store. Known for their chestnut sweets in Kyoto, only 4 out of 12 stores are registered on Tabelog, which is quite disappointing. Here is the list of their stores: - Kameoka store (not registered on Tabelog) - Kameoka Higashi store (not registered on Tabelog) - Kyokuri Kashi Takumi Wakanaya Mukai store - Iwakura store (not registered on Tabelog) - Ibaraki store (not registered on Tabelog) - Fukakusa store (not registered on Tabelog) - Daigo store (not registered on Tabelog) - Habusho store (not registered on Tabelog) - Wakanaya Nishii store - Shijo Nishioin store (not registered on Tabelog) - Kyokuri Kashi Takumi Wakanaya Aeon Mall Kyoto I ordered some fresh sweets and a seasonal limited edition "Ichigo Ichie" (I don't remember the details, but it was around 600 yen for 4 pieces) from the shop's display window. However, they informed me that the artisans had already gone home, so I couldn't get them. While paying for my purchase, they served me "yakikuri kinton" and green tea. The shop is known for its chestnut sweets, which are not too sweet and go well with green tea (hojicha?). The staff who served me was someone I had seen since I was a kid. It's only a minute's walk from here to my parents' house, so I shared the sweets with them right away. "Ichigo Ichie" is almost like a Western confectionery. It consists of a waffle in a wave or round shape with strawberry cream in between. Since it's made by a traditional Japanese sweet shop, it goes well with green tea and even coffee. Both my parents enjoyed its refreshing taste and finished it quickly. Next time, I want to try one of their classic chestnut sweets.

This is a gift from a friend, chestnut natto from Wakana-ya in Kyoto. It is wrapped in candy packaging, adding a cute touch. When twisted, adorable chestnuts come out. It is made using Tianjin chestnuts. It is so cute and easy to eat that I wanted to savor it, but I keep popping them into my mouth non-stop (laughs). The sweetness is very subtle and elegant for this type of treat. It doesn't make you crave tea right away. With this level of sweetness, I could eat as much as I want. It was a cute chestnut natto that makes you want to eat it again. Thank you for the meal♪

I received this as a souvenir from a trip to Kyoto. I thought I would write it down if it was listed on Tabelog. There were reviews of the shop. It seems that chestnut sweets are the main items here. The pudding I received is in a can, so it looks like it will last a long time. I tried the normal flavor. There were custard pudding and matcha pudding. The matcha pudding had sweet red bean paste instead of caramel. I still think homemade or additive-free pudding is better, don't you think?