By MOOK Scenic Spots Home Travel Life Network Editorial Department
Japanese products have long been known for their delicate craftsmanship, and desserts are no exception. Traditional wagashi are made using centuries-old techniques to create beautiful forms that resemble works of art, with flavors that also convey a deep sense of history. In recent years, these traditional wagashi shops have continued to innovate, creating a variety of beautiful artistic desserts that are almost too pretty to eat.
● Nagoya – Minochuu – Hana no Sei (Flower Spirit)
Hana no Sei (Image source: Minochuu)
Minochuu’s Hana no Sei, as its name suggests, features a variety of vibrant colors resembling blooming flowers, giving off a dreamy vibe. This is a limited-edition item available only in summer.
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Minochuu
Address: 3-5-1 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi Prefecture, Mitsukoshi Nagoya
● Kyoto – Nankō Nigori Kifune-gawa
Kifune-gawa (Image source: Nankō Nigori)
Kyoto’s Nankō Nigori offers this Kifune-gawa dessert, which looks as if it were flowing through the river in nature. It gives customers a refreshing feeling upon sight, and is also a very popular product during the summer season.
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Nankō Nigori
Address: Sokokudaru Higashi-iru Samegai Sumi, Shimo-gyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
● Kyoto – Shichijo Amankado – Amanogawa (Milky Way)
Amanogawa (Image source: Shichijo Amankado)
Kyoto’s famous shop Shichijo Amankado presents Amanogawa, designed to resemble the beautiful night sky in summer. It has gained huge popularity online, with many people making special trips to the Kyoto main store to buy it. Based on the shop’s signature red bean yokan, it adds a gradient blue jelly to create this stunning Japanese-style dessert.
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Shichijo Amankado
Address: 551 Nishinomon-chō, Higashi-yamate-sagaru, Shichijō-dōri, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
● Kyoto – Toraya – Hydrangea
Hydrangea (Image source: Toraya)
Toraya’s Hydrangea is made from three differently colored wagashi combined together. Its soft pink hues are especially popular among women, making it a well-loved souvenir in the area. The unique combination of the three different wagashi also creates a very special texture when eaten together.
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Toraya
Address: 9 Daimaru Kyoto Store, Tachibana-machi, Ura Hirokoji, Shijo-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
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