Saori Japanese Chestnut Specialty Shop in Kyoto: Enjoy Japanese chestnut sweets from the 1,000-year-old capital
A deep Kyoto sweets shop
The quaint streets of Kyoto, an ancient capital, are lined with numerous famous shops steeped in history and tradition. Among them, one that lovers of Japanese chestnut sweets cannot miss is Saori, a Japanese Chestnut Specialty Shop. Since opening in 2020, its Mont Blanc and parfaits made with carefully selected Japanese chestnuts have gained popularity, and it is now known as one of Kyoto's leading sweet shops.
A space that embodies the Japanese spirit
As soon as you step inside the restaurant, you'll find yourself in a relaxing space that exudes a Japanese atmosphere. The simple interior, based on white and wood, gives visitors a sense of comfort. There are counter seats and table seats, so you can relax whether you're alone or in a group.
The ultimate Japanese chestnut sweets
The signature dish at Saori, a Japanese chestnut specialty store, is the Mont Blanc "Sha," made with the finest Japanese chestnuts. The paste, which is packed with the natural sweetness and flavor of Japanese chestnuts, has a smooth texture that melts in your mouth. The beautiful shape created by the delicate squeezing technique is truly a work of art.
Besides Mont Blanc, a variety of Japanese chestnut sweets are available, including Japanese chestnut parfaits and roll cakes. The combination with seasonal fruits is also exquisite, so you can enjoy new discoveries no matter how many times you visit.
Selected drinks
We recommend fragrant matcha or freshly brewed coffee as drinks to go with Japanese chestnut sweets. In particular, a matcha latte made with Uji matcha has an exquisite balance of the sweetness of Japanese chestnuts and the bitterness of matcha, creating a blissful moment.
Experience Kyoto culture
Saori, a Japanese chestnut specialty shop, is not just a sweet shop. It is a place where the traditional culture of Kyoto and the Japanese aesthetic sense live on. By tasting the Japanese chestnut sweets, you will be able to feel the depth of Japanese food culture.
Recommended for foreigners
For foreign tourists visiting Kyoto, Saori Japanese Chestnut Specialty is a dream come true, offering a rare opportunity to experience Kyoto culture while savoring traditional Japanese sweets.
summary
If you want to enjoy Japanese chestnut sweets in Kyoto, Saori Japanese Chestnut Specialty is the perfect place. Exquisite sweets made with carefully selected Japanese chestnuts and hospitality filled with the Japanese spirit await you. Why not come and visit us?
Recommended points
- A Japanese chestnut sweets specialty store in Kawaramachi, Kyoto City
- Mont Blanc and parfaits made with carefully selected Japanese chestnuts are popular
- A relaxing space with a Japanese feel
- Special drinks such as matcha and coffee
- Experience Kyoto's traditional culture and Japanese aesthetics
access
- 5 minutes walk from Keihan Railway "Kyoto Kawaramachi Station"
- 7 minutes walk from Karasuma Oike Station on the Karasuma Subway Line
Official website
https://wagurisenmon-saori.com/
- Depending on how busy the store is, it may take some time to enter.
- Advance reservations are not possible.
others
- Nakamura Tokichi Main Store is a long-established tea shop located in Uji City.
- Matcha sweets made with Uji tea are popular.
- You can enjoy a variety of matcha sweets, including matcha soft serve ice cream, matcha parfaits, and matcha zenzai.
- You can enjoy sweets while looking out at the Uji River.
Nakamura Tokichi Main Store
- Address: 57-1 Ujikawahan, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture
- Business hours: 9:30-18:00
- Closed: Open everyday
- Access: 10 minutes walk from JR Nara Line "Uji Station", 15 minutes walk from Keihan Uji Line "Keihan Uji Station"
summary
If you are going on a sweets tour in Kyoto, be sure to visit Saori Japanese Chestnut Specialty and Nakamura Tokichi Main Store. You can enjoy traditional Japanese sweets while feeling the atmosphere of the 1,000-year-old ancient capital.