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2020.09.21

"eXcafe breakfast" in collaboration with "Kyoto Neko Neko"

If we have a nice breakfast, we can start off the day comfortably.A popular cafe "eXcafe Kyoto Arashiyama Main Store" located in the back alley of Arashiyama in Kyoto.A cafe renovated from a former residence in the early Showa period, has a cute breakfast menu this fall."eXcafe breakfast" in collaboration with the sweets and bakery specialty store "Kyoto Neko Neko" in Kyoto.You can enjoy cat shaped bread "Neko pan (bread in the shape of a cat)" with charcoal grilled toast.eXcafe Kyoto Arashiyama main store is famous for "Hoku Hoku odango set" where you put your own dumplings on a charcoal brazier and grill them.You can also enjoy cooking "cat bread" on a charcoal brazier to your liking.Top with anko, butter, whipped cream, or fruit as you like.It also comes with two "Mitarashi Dango (White and mugwort)" for breakfast dessert.Fragrantly baked bread and dango go especially well with coffee among the set drinks.Why not spend your busy morning elegantly in a Japanese modern shop surrounded by antique furniture?The location overlooking the beautiful Japanese garden with the clear morning air is also a special treat.For details, please check the Facebook and Instagram of eXcafe Arashiyama main store.eXcafe Kyoto Arashiyama Main Store35 -3 Sagatenryujitsukurimichi-cho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City1 minute walk from Randen-Arashiyama StationHere is for Facebook page of eXcafe Arashiyama Main Store.Here is for eXcafe Arashiyama main store's Instagram.

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2020.09.13

Enjoy Kamogawa Noryo Bed and Takeout "Tokasaikan Main Store"

Every year from May to September, the Kamogawa Noryo-yuka is opened along the river from Nijo to Gojo on the west bank of the Kamogawa River.In September, the Kamogawa Noryo-yuka for lunch time was reopened.Only in May and September when the weather is good, it is a floor seat in the daytime which is open in some shops.A long-established Beijing restaurant at the west end of Shijo-Ohashi "Tokasaikan Main Store".The retro Vories building has a unique presence and is a symbol of Shijo-Ohashi bridge.A famous restaurant where you can enjoy authentic traditional Beijing cuisine with a la carte or course meal.It is also exciting to be guided to the guest rooms by the oldest existing manual elevator in Japan.Classical and exotic furnishings and decorations, as well as views of the Kamogawa River and Minamiza from the window, are splendid!Despite its high status, you can use the riverbed without a reservation, and it is also attractive that you can spend your time without taking off your shoes.Kamogawa Noryo-yuka lunch is recommended in late September when the heat is relieved.There are also takeout lunches where you can enjoy the taste of Tokanakan at home or at Kamogawa in front of you.Especially, the lunch limited "華 Hana" is recommended as you can enjoy the popular subuta at a reasonable price.The design of the wrapping paper and paper bag is beautiful, and I think it will be appreciated as a gift.First of all, why don't you enjoy the traditional taste at riverbed or take out?Tokasaikan Main StoreShijo-ohashi Nishizume, Shimogyo-ku Ward, Kyoto CityRight outside Exit 3 of Keihan Gion-shijo Station

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2020.08.05

Legend of "Yurei Kosodate Ame" told in Kamigata rakugo and Ryuhon-ji Temple

There is a shop selling "Yurei Kosodate Ame (ghost child rearing candy)" which is a Kyoto specialty in Rokudo-no-tsuji.It is called "Minatoya Yurei Kosodate Ame Honpo".Rokudo-no-tsuji is the border between this world and the other world.It is the second oldest restaurant in Kyoto that has been open there for more than 450 years.The legend of "Yurei Kosodate Ame" has been variously told not only in Kyoto but also all over the country, and is also used as a theme of Kamigata Rakugo (traditional Japanese comic storytelling as performed in the Kyoto-Osaka region).The common thing is that a woman comes to a candy store in Rokudo no Tsuji late at night to buy candy with only a one-mon coin.This lasts six days, and on the seventh night, a one-mon coin that a woman offers to the owner of the candy store is replaced with a leaf.The husband, wondering why, secretly follows the woman.In rakugo (traditional comic storytelling), the graveyard of Kodai-ji Temple is where one reaches.When the woman comes to the newly built tomb, she suddenly disappears.It was the grave of a woman who died pregnant with a baby, and the cry of a baby from the grave ......When the grave was dug up, a newborn baby was lying next to the dead body of the woman.In rakugo, the rescued baby is brought up carefully by the couple and later becomes a monk of Kodai-ji Temple.It ends with the punch line, "Ko-daiji (Kodai-ji Temple, "Ko wo daiji" means take care of your children.)".Six-mon coin is the money that a deceased person needs to cross the Sanzu River.The woman who gave birth in the grave after her death became a ghost and continued to buy candy for her child with the precious 6-mon coin.It is said that the baby who survived with candy became a priest and became Nisshin Shonin of "Ryuhonji Temple" in Nishijin.Since he was in a pot buried in a grave, Nisshin Shonin was nicknamed "Tsubo nisshin sama".You can buy "Yurei Kosodate Ame (ghost child rearing candy)" at the shrine office of Ryuhon-ji Temple because it is deeply worshipped by the guardian of easy delivery.The package is an original of Ryuhonji, so it's interesting to compare it with Minatoya's.Ryuhon-ji Temple107 Ichiban-cho, Shichihonmatsu-dori Ninnaji-kaido Agaru, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto CityFive minutes walk from the Senbon-Nakadachiuri bus stop of the city.Here is for "Hyakki Yako Night Exhibition" at Kodai-ji Temple

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2020.07.21

Cold noodles "Homemade Noodle Tengu"

A summer afternoon, drawn to the cool "Cold noodles" banner.You can go to the "Tengu" with homemade noodles at Kawaramachi Kojin-guchi on the east side of Kyoto Gyoen.Homemade "Sasame" is used for this cold noodles.Sasamen is thin, straight Chinese noodles made to go well with homemade broth.It goes well with thinly sliced cucumbers and grilled pork, and it mixes well with Chinese sauce and passes through your throat smoothly.The soy sauce-based Chinese sauce that uses udon broth as a secret ingredient has a sweet and rich taste.In addition to the mustard paste, you can enjoy the change of taste with homemade mayonnaise.They are particular about making their own noodles such as udon as well as sasamen "Tengu".How about getting rid of the heat with cold noodles which is only available here?Homemade Noodle TenguThe first floor of the Lavalier, 80 Miyagaki-cho, Kojinguchi-agaru, Kawaramachi-dori Street, Kamigyo-ku Ward, Kyoto CityNear the city bus stop Kojinguchi

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2020.06.29

"Yasaka Cider" Appears From "Kyo-Yasaka Pudding"

The symbol of Kyoto and Higashiyama is "Yasaka-no-to Pagoda (Hokan-ji Temple)".On Yasaka-dori Street, which leads to "Yasaka-no-to Pagoda" are various shops from old shops to new ones."Kyo-Yasaka Pudding", which opened in April 2019, is one of them.The signature product is "Kyo-Yasaka Pudding" named after the name of the store.The colorful agar ball and mango jelly ball are in the honey lemon flavored transparent jelly.This product is carefully made in the workshop using Kyoto materials such as "Kyoto Oishii Gyunyu (Delicious milk in Kyoto)"."Yasaka Cider" which is a drink made from the jelly of "Kyo-Yasaka Pudding" is also popular!With round slices of lemon, it is a refreshing drink for the coming season.It comes in a bag with a handy handle, so it's perfect for a stroll!How about checking it together with "Kyo-Yasaka fruit shaved ice" which has appeared since June 11?Below the Yasaka Pagoda is a hand-made "hoopoe" hung from the eaves of shops and private houses.The five monkeys are called "Goen monkey" and are said to have the blessing of "Enmusubi (matchmaking)"."Kyo-Yasaka Pudding" but the humorous "Monkey Art" will greet you.Kyo-Yasaka Pudding87-4 Hoshino-cho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto CityCity bus stop, 2 minutes' walk from Kiyomizu-michi

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2020.06.28

Takagi Coffee Takatsuji Honten (Main Store)

There are many Maiko and Geiko purveyors gourmet in the Kagai of Gion.Typical examples are "Fukuya Rice" by Grilled Tomikuya and "Mamezushi" by Gion Mame Tora.The menu is designed to be eaten elegantly in one bite, so ordinary women will be happy too.There is an unexpected menu that you can eat in one bite around Shijo-Karasuma, a business district a little far from Kagai!It is "Pork cutlet curry" in "Takagi Coffee Takatsuji Honten (Main Store)" and the cutlet is cut into bite-sized pieces and served.The cutlet curry that can be eaten easily is also recommended for hungry women.It's easy to scoop the cutlet with a spoon, so I think I can carry it to my mouth gracefully."Takagi Coffee Takatsuji Honten (Main Store)" has a variety of lunch menu which is attractive!In addition to pork cutlet curry, omurice, pilaf, doria, and spaghetti are all Western food standards.The set menu includes hamburgers, pork cutlets, fried fish, and mixed fries.Snacks include sandwiches, hot sandwiches, cheese toast, and pancakes.The food is also delicious!There is also a Karasuma-branch on the east side down the Takatsuji of Karasuma-dori, right away from the Takatsuji main store.Takagi Coffee Takatsuji Honten (Main Store)175 Kotsuya-cho, Muro-cho Higashi, Takatsuji-dori Street, Shimogyo-ku Ward, Kyoto City6-minute walk from Shijo Subway StationHere is for Western food of Kyoto, "Yoshoku Norakuro"

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2020.06.23

Western food of Kyoto, "Yoshoku Norakuro"

There are many famous Western restaurants in Kyoto.The authentic Western food that was out of the reach of ordinary people in the Meiji period was arranged for the masses in the Taisho period.With the spread of casual lunches for Japanese, Western-style restaurants have opened one after another.Especially in the Shimogamo area, there are famous old-fashioned Western-style restaurants.This time we will introduce you to "Yoshoku Norakuro", which is located on Shimogamonaka-dori Street, one street west of Shimogamohon-dori Street.Established in 1934, the shop is named after the famous old manga "Norakuro".You can enjoy various set meals such as hamburgers, fried prawns and crab cream croquettes.The recommended menu item is the Hamburg steak, fried shrimp and crab cream croquette set "B Set Meal".Fried bread crumbs are crispy and light, and hamburger is juicy!The large fried shrimp is also plump and comes with homemade tartar sauce."Turkish rice" which is served only during lunch time is one of the specialties."Norakuro Omelet Rice" with chicken rice topped with soft-boiled egg and sliced cutlet.This dish goes well with rich corn soup and makes you want to eat it whenever you think of it.Yoshoku Norakuro69 Shimogamo Miyazaki-cho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto CityNear the city bus stop, Tadasu-no-Mori.

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2020.06.10

A new shop where you can take out shaved ice

"Shinpukan" will open on June 11 as a facility that includes popular hotels and movie theaters.With about 20 stores lined up, including the first store in the Kansai region, it is expected to further expand the enjoyment of culture, gourmet food and shopping.One of them is the long-awaited second store of popular cafe "Ocha To Sake Tasuki" in Gion!You can take out shaved ice that was only available at Gion store such as "Matcha Green Tea Syrup" and "Roasted Green Tea Mitsu".Cocktail based "salmon ice" is also available as a menu limited to Shinpukan."Sake Gori (shaved ice with alcohol) Sencha (Green Tea) Gin Lime with Aoyama Pepper" is a taste for adults who want to enjoy moist.How about enjoying the art called "shaved ice" which is expressed using seasonal materials?They also serve tea cocktails and craft beer at "Ocha To Sake Tasuki Shinpukan".This summer, I'd like to try classical shaved ice and enjoy the cool evening breeze.Ocha To Sake Tasuki Shinpukan586 -2 Bano-cho, Karasuma-dori Anekoji sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, KyotoDirect access to Karasuma Oike Subway Station