Located at the entrance of Kintetsu Meitengai Miyakomichi on the Hachijo Exit side of Kyoto Station, the concept of this newly reopened store is a fun and lively "candy market.

Looking around the store, I found cute streamers for each product. Looking at the sweets lined up in this store, you will notice that there are not only products wrapped in boxes, but also many products in small portions. The small size is a nice feature for Kyoto Station, a perfect location for a small souvenir.
The Leaf editorial staff was particularly interested in the bags, pouches, and other goods available only at the Hachijo-guchi store, which are made using carefully selected textiles. The sweets pouch with designs of popular sweets such as "Cha no Kwa" and "Kyo Sable" are very cute! The "Mar Blanche Tote Bag" with a large Mar Blanche logo uses Sanada-himo for the handle, and comes in three different colors, making it hard to decide which color to choose.

Another thing to note here is the café counter that has been created in the back. The secluded area gives the café a private feel. We were able to sample some of the new items on the special menu, which we were told is only available here.

The first drink we had was the Onoicha Night Robrew, which allows you to directly enjoy the flavor of Onoicha. This drink is made by pouring the o-no-cha from a dedicated server, just like beer. The server injects nitrogen gas into the tea while pouring the tea, which is made from carefully selected tea leaves from Uji and other regions, so that you can enjoy two layers of fine foam.
One sip reveals the original aroma and flavor of matcha green tea, with a moderate sweetness and a clean, refreshing taste. Even if you are not satisfied with the sweetness of the tea, the optional dark green tea and brown sugar brown seven spice flavored Chokoleto should be enough to satisfy you.

Next, we were recommended the Mont Blanc Millefeuille, a pie baked individually in the store and layered with a generous amount of marron cream, which is also used in the famous Mont Blanc. We could smell the sweet caramel-like aroma coming from inside the store, but it was because these pies were being baked.

Steamed chestnuts and caramelized almonds are spread on the base, topped with a savory, caramelized pie crust that is baked in the store daily. This is followed by milk ice cream and a generous layer of Mont Blanc cream with a special rum-scented flavor. The pie is then layered on top of the ice cream to create a millefeuille with three layers. Finish with another generous layer of Mont Blanc cream.
When you actually try it, the crispy pie remains light in texture even after a long time, and the rich marron cream matches it. The pie has a variety of textures, so you can enjoy it as you eat it. Another feature of this dish is that you can change the taste to your own liking by adding "yogashi yakumi" (condiments) prepared for you to enjoy during the course of the meal.
The set, named "Western Condiments," includes pepper, salt, almond, cranberry, and rum. We tried a little bit of each, but the "Leaf" editorial staff's favorite was the pepper and salt flavor change. The sweetness became more pronounced and tasty... and we were able to keep eating it as a new sweet treat and enjoyed every last bite.

Only at the Hachijo-guchi branch is this face-to-face service offered while interacting with customers. In addition, there is a selection of sweets and other items available in limited quantities. Of course, there are also Western-style confections that can be taken home.
The newly reopened [Mar Blanche Hachijo Exit Store] has become a spot with many more attractive products and sweets than before. We hope you will stop by as well.
All prices shown do not include tax.