KASHIWAI

This shop specialises in temarizushi, known for their rounded shape. Run by a mother and daughter, it welcomes guests throughout the day. Arranged in neat boxes, the colourful pieces are composed with the beauty of Japanese confectionery in mind. Toppings such as nama-fu (wheat gluten) and raw tofu skin lend a distinctly Kyoto character, while seasonal pleasures include hamo and Shogoin turnip. A trace of its origins as an antique shop remains in the old pottery still displayed today.