[2024] 13 of Kyoto's Best Strawberry Cake Mochis
For summer souvenirs, we recommend Japanese and Western-style confections that are cool to the eye and perfect for the season. To that end, our editorial department has carefully selected six Japanese and Western confectionaries that are only available for a limited time only and are filled with Kyoto's unique charms.
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*Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
Mango Pudding 550 yen, made with plenty of mango, the fruit of midsummer. The cool combination of rich mango and refreshing julienne can be enjoyed with the perfect combination of smooth pudding.
Sales period / June 19 - August 31
Shelf life: 3 to 5 days
Juicy mikan daifuku (mandarin orange daifuku) with special white bean paste and whole ripe mandarin oranges wrapped in soft rice cake, 370 yen per piece. This is the most popular item among the fresh fruit daifuku, which are made from seasonal fresh fruits. Be sure to taste the Daifuku made with the high quality red bean paste and rice cake making techniques that have nurtured Kyoto's wagashi culture.
Sales period: May to September (summer: house mandarin oranges), November to February (winter: mountain mandarin oranges) *Sales are subject to change due to the nature of the produce.
Shelf life / 2 days (including the day of purchase)
Seasonal Yokan: Sasa Hotaru (Fireflies in the Field)" for 2,484 yen, made of Japanese azuki red beans and green powdered tea jelly with hojicha (roasted green tea) amber jelly floating on top, resembling a firefly gathering in the bamboo grass on a summer evening. Enjoy the deep flavor of the matcha bean paste made from white azuki beans and the fragrant hojicha amber jelly.
Sales period / May 1 - August 31
Shelf life / 4 days (including the day of manufacture)
The juice of grapefruit is combined with agar and poured back into the skin to cool and harden. The refreshing aroma spreads in the mouth, and the unique texture of the agar can be enjoyed as it crumbles on the tongue.
Sales period / Early summer to late September
Shelf life / 4 days (refrigeration required)
The summer-only Onoicha Langdosha Ryoucha-no-Ka, which highlights the sharp bitterness and delicious flavor of tea leaves, is 451 yen (3 pieces). The tea is made mainly from tea leaves along the Kizugawa River, which are characterized by their deep green color and strong flavor. Since white chocolate is kneaded into the dough, there is no need to worry about it melting, and it can be stored at room temperature, making it perfect for carrying around in the summer.
Sales period: April 28 to mid-September *Sales end when all products are gone.
Shelf life / 20 days
Lace kan, a summer brocade kan with slices of lemon in a lace pattern, is 1,296 yen. It has a refreshing flavor finished with fragrant lemon liqueur and is recommended to be eaten chilled.
Sales period / May to mid-September
Shelf life / 14 days
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