Kyoto Matcha 101: Everything You Need to Know
Essential knowledge for enjoying matcha in Kyoto — Uji's tea heritage and four notable tea houses.
SweetsCafeKyoto · May 15
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A Day in Kyoto: From Morning Matcha to Evening Kaiseki
A one-day food itinerary in Kyoto — morning matcha, midday obanzai, evening kaiseki, and a nightcap.
SweetsLunchKyoto · May 15
Kaiseki by Tenryu-ji
Kaiseki houses near Tenryū-ji temple and the Katsura river in Arashiyama.
DinnerLunchArashiyama · May 15
Tea Houses of Kyoto: Where Tradition Meets Modernity
Kyoto's tea house culture — spaces centered on matcha and wagashi.
SweetsCafeKyoto · May 15
Sweets of the Seasons: Wagashi Through the Year in Kyoto
From sakura mochi in spring to hanabira mochi in winter — Kyoto's seasonal wagashi.
SweetsKyoto · May 15
Beyond Gion's Main Street: Quiet Tea Houses in the Side Streets
Gion's history and the tea houses set back from the main street.
SweetsCafeGion · May 15
Ohara: A Country Table by Sanzen-in
A mountain village north of central Kyoto. By the gates of Sanzen-in temple, two eateries — one serving meals and sweets, one set in a 150-year-old farmhouse.
LunchSweetsOhara · May 15
Plant-Forward Obanzai: Where Vegetables Lead Kyoto Home Cooking
Two Kyoto obanzai spots known for vegetable-forward menus.
LunchKyoto · May 15
Kyoto by Night: Pontocho and the Kamogawa River
An evening along the Kamogawa around Pontochō and Kiyamachi, with Bar K6 at Nijō-Kiyamachi.
BarDinnerKiyamachi · May 15
The Bar with a Hearth and a Garden
A bar inside a century-old Kyoto townhouse in Shimogyo — a hearth, a counter, a small garden, and the 2016 World Cocktail Champion behind it.
BarShimogyo · May 15
Gion matcha tour
A guide to traditional tea houses in Kyoto serving Uji matcha, curated from publicly available sources.
SweetsCafeGion · Apr 29
Old tea house matcha parfait at Demachi
By the Kamo's confluence — a parfait that doesn't skimp on Uji matcha.
SweetsDemachi · Apr 28
Arashiyama kaiseki
By the Katsura river — three traditional kaiseki houses worth the trip.
DinnerArashiyama · Apr 23
Kiyomizu wagashi
From storied shops along the approach to lesser-known gems.
SweetsKiyomizu · Apr 21
Old-school udon in Kitano
Hand-cut noodles locals queue for after the shrine visit.
LunchKitano · Apr 13
Snacks at Fushimi Inari
Five sweet bites for before or after the torii hike.
SweetsFushimi · Apr 11
Obanzai near the palace
Kyoto home-style dishes served from lunchtime.
LunchAround Gosho · Apr 9
Evening bar by the Kamo
Sip a drink on the riverside terrace at dusk.
BarKamogawa · Apr 5
Nishijin machiya cafe
A weaver's old townhouse turned quiet retreat.
CafeNishijin · Mar 28
Soba in Ohara
House-milled buckwheat finished with mountain spring water.
LunchOhara · Mar 24