By MOOK Scenic Spots Travel Life Network Editorial Team
Hot summer days are perfect for enjoying cool little sweets. Wagashi, with their delicate and beautiful appearance and elegant flavors, are definitely a great choice. Major Japanese confectionery shops have also launched wagashi that excel in both appearance and taste, satisfying both your eyes and palate as you savor them.
1. Nana-Jo Kanashundo in Kyoto – Amanogawa (Milky Way)
Amanogawa (Image source: Nana-Jo Kanashundo)
Inspired by the Milky Way, the renowned Kyoto shop Nana-Jo Kanashundo offers a limited-edition yokan (sweet bean jelly) made with red beans and Japanese sake, creating a refreshingly light flavor.
2. Kyoto Kourakuya – Kingyo-bachi (Goldfish Bowl)
Kingyo-bachi (Image source: Kourakuya)
From afar, it looks like goldfish gracefully swimming in a bowl. This is another wagashi creation from the famed Kyoto shop Kourakuya, resembling a piece of art that’s almost too beautiful to eat.
Kacho no Irodori (Image source: wondertrip)
Made with natural ingredients such as plums and lemons, these vibrantly colored candies are a specialty of the Kyoto shop Ochitsukan. They are a popular treat among many visitors to Kyoto.
4. Kamakura Temari – Natsu Temari
Natsu Temari (Image source: Temari)
Located in Kamakura, Temari is known for its creatively shaped wagashi. Their signature traditional wagashi features a colorful and beautiful exterior, decorated with gold leaf, offering an elegant appearance and delicious taste.
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