I recently visited Kyoto for some business.
Since I was there, I took the opportunity to do a little sightseeing too.
The North Garden of Ninnaji
The Rock Garden of Ryoanji
Since I was there, I also had some udon noodles typical of Kyoto (Kansai).
Noppei Udon
Kitsune Udon
Since I was there, I also visited my favorite Japanese sweets shop.
It’s “Demachi Futaba,” famous for their Nadai Mamemochi.
Everyone comes here aiming for this sign.
Besides the signature mame mochi, I bought “Fukumame Daifuku” with sweet potato paste, “Yomogi Dango” (mugwort dumplings), and “Shin Kurimochi” (fresh chestnut mochi).
I took these photos after carrying them around for a few hours, so they might not look as appetizing as they were, but everything was delicious and truly impressive. No wonder there’s always a line out the door.
This time was a whirlwind visit, but I hope to return when autumn deepens and enjoy a leisurely Kyoto sightseeing trip while admiring the autumn leaves.
The trademark “Demachi Futaba” is registered as of February 20, 2009 (Japanese Trademark Registration No. 5205944), with the designated services being “the provision of benefits to customers in the retail or wholesale business of mochi and red bean rice.”
(Sakuramochi)