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Hare with a horse-bellied tsukimi rabbit

Contributed article] Two delicious and cute souvenirs found on the approach to Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Kiyomizu-dera Temple attracts many people with its beautiful scenery and historic buildings. However, the temple grounds are not the only place to enjoy the temple. [There are many exciting souvenirs along the path leading to Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Here are two such delicious and cute souvenirs.

1.[Adorable moon-viewing hare by Bazu

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Bazu is a sweet shop located in the middle of Gojozaka Slope. The quaint exterior and the purple curtain are landmarks, but perhaps because of its location in the middle of the hill, it is easy to walk right past it.

The most popular souvenir here is the tsukimi rabbit. It is a pink strawbutter in the shape of a rabbit, and is so cute that everyone will think it's a shame to eat.

Hare with a horse-bellied tsukimi rabbit

Tsukimi Usagi (6 pieces) 1100 yen. Taste with handmade honey, green tea and kyo kinako (soybean flour).

When the red box is opened, a neat line of rabbits appears. Their eyes and ears are slightly pink, and their dainty appearance is like a work of art.

The Ma-zu way is to pour homemade black honey, yuzu honey, green tea honey, kyo kinako (soybean flour), and matcha (powdered green tea) to taste as you like. But first, try it as it is without any toppings.

Hare with a horse-bellied tsukimi rabbit

When you insert a toothpick into it, you can feel its firmness and elasticity. One bite of the cake will soothe you with its gentle sweetness.
If you notice, two or three of them will disappear ...... in no time.

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  • rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
  • 6-583-37 Gojobashi Higashi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 17 min. walk from "Kiyomizu Gojo Station" of Keihan
  • Tel. 075-525-0100
  • 11:00-18:00
  • Closed on Tuesdays
  • https://kyoto-bazu.com/

2.Plum blossoms in a flower-shaped jar are fun to choose from.

Ousu no Sato

Ousu no Sato Sanneizaka Store stands out in the Sanneizaka area with its magnificent gate. If you like pickled plums, you cannot pass by this ume specialty store. Inside the store, you will find a wide variety of pickled plums in various price ranges, as well as plum wine and pickles made from plums.

Dried plums from the village of Ousu

One slightly larger piece of black vinegar plum is 1,500 yen. Koishite Ume (plum in love) 1,350 yen has a natural sweetness.

The adorable "ume in a jar" plum in the shape of a plum blossom is a perfect souvenir for those who have a sweet tooth. The author's favorite is the "Kurozu Ume" (black vinegar plum), which is made with a lavish amount of black vinegar and honey. The gentle sweetness and sourness is followed by the aroma of black vinegar. The ultra-low salt content of only 3% makes it a great choice for occasional use.
The most eye-catching design is the "Plum in Love". It is a little tantalizing to read the description ......, which expresses the heart of a maiden in love.

[Items from [Oosu no Sato] are available only at the store. Because you cannot easily buy them online, we want you to enjoy the pleasure of carefully selecting them at the store.

Ousu no Sato Sanneizaka Store

  • Osuno-Sato Sanneizakaten (Buddhist deity)
  • 3-342-1, Kiyomizu 3-chome, Sanneizaka-kitairu, Kiyomizu-dera-monzen, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 18 min. walk from Exit 1 of Gion-Shijo Station, Keihan
  • Tel. 075-533-8100
  • 10:30-18:30
  • https://www.ousunosato.co.jp/

This article was written by [Koto Sakurai].

  • Writer in Alaska who enjoys Kyoto. I write mainly about gourmet food. I like to visit cafes and Japanese sweets shops in Kyoto. Instagram:@coto_cafezuki
*Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.

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