Photo by Jason Leung on UnsplashOld tea house matcha parfait at Demachi
By the Kamo's confluence — a parfait that doesn't skimp on Uji matcha.
The matcha-parfait scene around Demachiyanagi
Demachiyanagi sits where the Kamo and Takano rivers meet — at the foot of Kamo-ohashi bridge, gateway to Shimogamo Shrine. The area has several wagashi shops. This article picks one near the station and one in nearby Shimogamo.
A wagashi cafe by Demachiyanagi station
Sabou Isehan is a 3-minute walk from Demachiyanagi station. According to their public information, the shop offers matcha parfaits built around azuki beans from Tamba, alongside seasonal wagashi.
A warabi mochi house in Shimogamo
Saryo Housen is a tea house in the Shimogamo area, a short trip past Demachiyanagi. According to public information, the tea house — run by a Kyoto azuki confectioner — features warabi mochi prepared to order as its signature, served with a view of the garden.
How to enjoy the area
- Sit-down: by the river, slowly (15–20 minutes)
- Takeaway: walk to Kamo-ohashi or the Kamogawa Delta and eat by the water
- Walking course: Demachiyanagi → Kamogawa Delta → Shimogamo Shrine → Saryo Housen
Getting there
Several cafes cluster around Keihan Demachiyanagi station. For Shimogamo, city buses are convenient. 2–3 p.m. is peak — the calmest times are right after opening (10–11 a.m.) or after 4 p.m.