In summer, there are mizuyokan (sweet bean jelly) and koyo manju (steamed buns) depicting the Gozan no Okuribi (Bonfire on Mount Gozan), and in autumn, kintsuba and daifuku (rice cake with chestnuts)...seasonal fresh sweets are available every morning from 8:30 am at Nakamuraken. The Mugishiro Mochi, which most people buy, is a favorite snack of modern Kyoto residents, and was named after the barley it was exchanged for, which was valued by farmers in the old days as a snack between farm work. The mochi is made with fresh sweet bean paste, a soft and chewy rice cake, and a generous amount of soybean flour on top. Even just one is very satisfying," says Chikanto.

The restaurant, which has been located near the Katsura Imperial Villa for more than 130 years, completed renovations in April of this year, leaving the stately front building as it is. The shop's new attempts, such as offering takeout from the cafe menu, are also worth noting.

This is the person who taught me!
HORIBA CORPORATION
Secretarial Team, Secretarial Office Yusa Chikanto
She joined the company in 2018 and has been a secretary for 3 years. My hobbies are tea ceremony and calligraphy, and I am currently studying hospitality and manners. I am attracted to Kyoto where I can enjoy the four seasons and learn about authentic culture!