Tsuruya Yoshinobu
WagashiKansai(Kyoto)
Price Range
Moderate(¥1,500 — ¥3,000)
Opening Hours
09:00-18:00
Reservation
Walk-in OK
Kyoto's renowned wagashi house since 1803, famous for seasonal nerikiri confections.
Tsuruya Yoshinobu is a prestigious Kyoto wagashi maker established in 1803, renowned for its refined traditional confections. The main store on Imadegawa-dori features a second-floor counter where guests can watch artisans hand-craft namagashi (fresh seasonal sweets) before their eyes. This live wagashi-making experience, paired with whisked matcha, offers an intimate window into one of Kyoto's most revered culinary art forms.
Signature Dish
Seasonal Nerikiri Set with Matcha
Menu Highlights
Tsubaki mochi (camellia rice cake); Seasonal namagashi set with matcha; Yuzu mochi; Kyogashi assortment box; Fukiyose (pressed dry sweets)
Access
5-minute walk from Subway Imadegawa Station Exit 6. Located on Imadegawa-dori near the Horikawa intersection, close to Nishijin area.
Tips for Visitors
The 2nd floor wagashi counter experience is available without reservation on most days (first-come, first-served). Budget ¥1,200-1,800 for the matcha and wagashi set. Open 9:00-18:00 (cafe until 17:30). A tranquil break from Kyoto sightseeing.