Gelato specialty store "Yuwado" is located at the entrance to the west approach to Shimogamo-jinja Shrine in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. The owner, Mr. Sato, was so impressed by the gelato he encountered when he visited Italy that he opened the store in Kyoto, a city with a rich culinary culture. The orange-pink interior has an Italian atmosphere, and in addition to the standard flavors, seasonal flavors using seasonal ingredients are available, allowing customers to enjoy the seasons through gelato.
[The opening of [Yuwado] was in 2019. The store overcame a difficult situation in which it was hit by the Corona disaster six months after opening, thanks to the support of many people, including the local community. The gelato at Yuwado is handmade in the store, and the flavor makes the most of the ingredients. Seasonal ingredients are directly ordered from the Kyoto Central Market and production areas, which ensures that the best quality is available. There is a wide variety of flavors, including milk, a popular flavor since the store's opening, hojicha, a rich taste of tea leaves from a long-established Japanese tea store, rich, raw chocolate-like cacao sorbet, and sherbet made with seasonal fruits directly from the market. The shop strives to create gelato with a clean aftertaste by minimizing the sugar content to bring out the true flavor of the ingredients. The serving of the gelato in the cups is also a highlight, and the gelato is kneaded and placed in the cups for a smooth texture. The process of making the gelato, which is both beautiful and tasty, is also worth paying attention to.