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.
This parfait is one of Kyoto's summer sweets. For how the city maps its confections onto the seasons, see Kyoto's seasonal wagashi guide. For an entry guide to matcha in Kyoto, see Tasting Matcha in Kyoto.
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.
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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.