It is a famous confectionary representative of Kyoto. It is a semi-perishable sweet baked in a dough made of various ingredients, such as eggs, kneaded into a base of rice flour and filled with sweet red bean paste. It has been loved for more than 160 years, and its taste is well-known not only by tourists, but also by local fans who buy it on a daily basis.

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The balance of dough, sweet bean paste, and sweetness is perfect! (46-60 / Tohoku, Hokkaido)
I always buy them because they are not too sweet and I can eat as many as I want. (60 years old or older / Kyoto)
It has a unique texture that is very tasty, and anyone will be pleased to receive it. (60 years old or older / Kyoto)
It is simply delicious and individually wrapped, so it is easy to distribute. The historical atmosphere of Kyoto is also good as a souvenir. (36-45 yrs old / Kinki)

This is the signature product of the confectionery store "Kyoto Kitayama Mar Blanche", which boasts of its unshakable popularity in Kyoto. The tea leaves are carefully selected from the Uji and Shirakawa regions and baked using the pastry chef's delicate techniques.

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They are tasty and easy to distribute. (36-45 yrs old / Chugoku/Shikoku)
It is elegant and Kyoto-like. (46-60 yrs old / Kyoto)
The tea has a good thickness. (46-60 / Kanto, Tokyo, Chubu)
It lasts a long time and goes well with both tea and coffee. (60 years old or older / Kinki)

When one thinks of nationally famous Kyoto souvenirs, the first thing that comes to mind is nokki-yatsuhashi. In addition to the standard Nikki, some manufacturers offer seasonal flavors, collaborative products, and other fun tastes that appear from time to time. They are also reasonably priced and make great souvenirs or small gifts.

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Because everyone knows it and it tastes good. (46-60 yrs old / Kyushu/Okinawa)
It is a standard item, but we are sure to be pleased with it. (60 or older / Kanto, Tokyo, Chubu)
The chewy texture is suitable for everyone. (46-60 yrs old / Kanto, Tokyo, Chubu)
Kyoto is the place to be. It tastes good no matter which maker. (60 years old and over/Kyoto)

While the soft, raw yatsuhashi is good, the traditional baked yatsuhashi shaped like a kawara tile is also a firm favorite. The crispy texture and the simple taste and aroma of Nikki spreading in the mouth are addictive.

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Because they are famous. (46-60 yrs old / Chugoku/Shikoku)
The taste is the same as in the past. (60 years old or older / Kinki)
Because it has been a standard item for a long time and I miss it. (60 or older / Kanto, Tokyo, Chubu)
Of course the fresh yatsuhashi is delicious, but the hard yatsuhashi is also surprisingly delicious with the aroma of nikki. (46-60 yrs old / Chugoku/Shikoku)

A baumkuchen born in Kyoto and produced by Biju, a famous Otabe bakery. The baumkuchen is characterized by the two-color dough made of Uji matcha green tea and soy milk, and the sides are covered with matcha fondant, which is a sugar coating. The crispy texture of the matcha fondant is matched by the moist dough.

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Because it was delicious and looked beautiful. (46-60 yrs old / Kinki)
It is healthy because it uses soy milk. (26-35 yrs old / Kanto, Tokyo, Chubu)
I like the moistness of baumkuchen and the sweetness is just right. (36-45 yrs old / Kinki)
Because it has a gentle sweetness and is delicious. Because fondant is also very tasty. (46-60 yrs old / Kyoto)

The soft rice cake made of Shiga Haniue glutinous rice, salty red peas, and the refined sweetness of carefully cooked sweet red bean paste are in perfect balance. Fans come from all over Japan as well as the local area to enjoy the taste that has remained unchanged since the establishment of the shop.

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They are popular among Japanese confectionery lovers. (26-35 yrs old / Kinki)
It tastes good and there are no mistakes. (46-60 yrs old / Kinki)
It was the best Daifuku I have ever had. (46-60 / Kinki)
I can eat as many as I want. (36-45 yrs old / Kyoto)

It is one of Kyoto's most popular souvenirs, and is also a popular accompaniment to rice and other alcoholic beverages. The flavor varies widely from manufacturer to manufacturer, depending on the dryness of the potato, the size of the pepper grains, the intensity of the flavor, etc. Find your favorite. Find your favorite one.

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It goes well with rice. (60 or older / Kanto, Tokyo, Chubu)
The taste is unique to Kyoto. (60 years old and over / Chugoku/Shikoku)
I like spicy food. (46-60 yrs old / Kanto, Tokyo, Chubu)
The flavor of sansho (Japanese pepper) is delicious. (46-60 yrs old / Kanto, Tokyo, Chubu)

The handmade "Anpone" is made from Shiga Prefecture's Habutae glutinous glutinous rice flour and sandwiched between a savory and crispy "monaka" skin and a sweet red bean paste made from Tokachi azuki beans and homemade cream with mascarpone cheese. In addition to the standard Grain An, there are also limited-time-only flavors.

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The skin of the "monaka" was also crispy and really tasty. (26-35 yrs old / Kinki)
The cheese cream is the best. (46-60 yrs old / Kanto, Tokyo, Chubu)
The combination of the aroma of "monaka", red bean paste and mascarpone is superb. (46-60 yrs old / Chugoku/Shikoku)
The packaging is also stylish. Japanese and Western tastes are well combined. (36-45 yrs old / Kanto, Tokyo, Chubu)

A famous Nara-zuke store established more than 230 years ago. Originally a manufacturer of mirin (sweet cooking rice wine), the shop makes its own unique Nara-zuke, which is characterized by its mild and delicious flavor. In addition to the standard cucumber, they also offer watermelon, radish, and ginger pickles.

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It is delicious and crunchy. (60 years old and over / Chugoku/Shikoku)
It is easy to eat with no unpleasant taste. (60 years old and over / Chugoku/Shikoku)
If I eat this, I can't eat anything else. (46-60 yrs old / Kyoto)
It is a Kyoto-style sweet mirin-marinade pickles made from Nara-zuke, which has a long history, because it is a taste that can only be found in Kyoto. (46-60 / Kinki).

Wave-shaped cookies with a crispy texture and fun texture. Inside the cookie is a cream mixed with condensed milk, which gives the cookie a deep and rich flavor. The distinctive appearance represents a festive scene in which the shadow of a flying crane is reflected in the waves.

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Anyway, it is delicious. (46-60 yrs old / Kyoto)
It will please everyone. (26-35 yrs old / Kanto, Tokyo, Chubu)
The wave-shaped cookies and cream are exquisite. (60 and over / Kanto, Tokyo, Chubu)
The taste is mellow and delicious. It can be folded and eaten a little at a time, so you can enjoy the taste many times in one piece. (60 and over / Kanto, Tokyo, Chubu)

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