Located along Sannenzaka leading to Kiyomizu Temple, "Kirakuan Okamoto" is the perfect place to stop by while exploring. The "Soft Serve Ice Cream" (400 yen, tax included) comes in flavors such as vanilla, matcha, chocolate, and mixed. The "Kirakuan Croquette" (from 250 yen, tax included) is also highly recommended, with up to 1,000 sold on a busy day.

Located right in front of Kiyomizu Temple on Kiyomizuzaka, Kiyomizu Kyoami sells a variation on Kyoto’s famous “Yatsuhashi” confection in the form of its “Yatsuhashi Shu” (400 yen, tax included) cream puffs. Many customers buy more than one of the puffs, filled with matcha or vanilla cream.

The interior of the shop features a modern Japanese style with matcha-colored décor, making it a great spot to sit and enjoy your sweets. Another popular item is the "Cinnamon Ice Cream Puff" (600 yen, tax included), which is available in matcha, vanilla, and mixed flavors.

Mitarashi dango dumplings are said to have originated in Kyoto, but are now loved all over the country and are representative of Japanese sweets.

In general, skewered dango are round, but Sannenzaka’s Umezono’s Mitarashi dumplings with matcha drink (1,100yen tax included) are bale-shaped. These savory dumplings are delicious with their secret sweet, spicy sauce and are bite-sized so they’re easy to eat.

At Fujinami, you can enjoy standard Kyoto sweets including Mitarashi Dango, Matcha Dango, and Warabimochi. The Kodaiji store opened in June 2019 at the entrance of the stone-paved alley called Ishibei Koji near Kodaiji Temple.

In spring the row of cherry trees in front of the store is in full bloom. While you can dine in, many items are take-out favorites like the “Kyo Dango Assortment” (1,050 yen, tax included) that contains five Mitarashi Dango and five Matcha Dango.

If you're tired of walking and want to take a break, we recommend % Arabica Kyoto Higashiyama. Roasting just enough coffee beans for daily use in their own local roastery, you’ll always enjoy fresh coffee.

When you order the hot “Latte Blend” (8oz 550 yen, tax included or 12oz 600 yen, tax included), you can look forward to watching the baristas create delicate latte art.

In addition to the souvenir shops, there are many small eateries on the approach to Kiyomizu Temple along Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka. The variety of ice cream, fragrant dumplings, and cute Kyoto sweets will give you plenty of great photos to share!

Text by: Efeel

The information in this article was originally published in 2020 and updated in October 2026. Please check the official websites for the latest details.