One of the things you can never miss when you come to Japan – matcha green tea sweets. Matcha has become popular all over the world, but it is still worth trying the real thing in Japan. Kyoto is an area with many matcha spots in particular.
Matcha ice cream, parfaits, drinks, cookies, takoyaki, croquettes, and more…! Kyoto has just about any matcha food you can think of.
In this article, we will introduce some of the most popular matcha spots in Fushimi District, Kyoto. Please use this article as a hint for your trip to find your favorite matcha spot.
AMAZAKE HOUSE is a takeaway shop specializing in homemade raw amazake, located on Ryoma Street in Fushimi, Kyoto.
The best item on the matcha menu here is the matcha amazake latte. The ingredients are only organic matcha, single-origin “samidori” green tea, homemade raw amazake, and Japanese soy milk. You can enjoy the true taste of matcha in this creamy latte. Also popular menu is the matcha amazake ice cream, which is also made with made in Kyoto organically grown matcha.
Ryoma street, where this take-out store is located, is lined with other cafes and restaurants run by locals, so enjoy a leisurely stroll around the area while having a cup of matcha latte!
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