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Enjoy gardens and Japanese sweets in Arashiyama

Tucked away from Arashiyama's main street, this tranquil, hidden-away Japanese cafe offers a truly delightful escape. The modern Japanese space is complemented by a meticulously maintained Japanese garden, where visitors can enjoy the ever-changing scenery throughout the seasons, such as the vibrant autumn foliage. A highlight is the interactive sweet experience of grilling dango (rice dumplings) over a charcoal grill. The aroma fills the air as the dumplings brown, and the process of customizing them with red bean paste and mitarashi sauce is a delightful experience. The cafe also boasts a wide selection of Japanese sweets, including matcha parfaits, emphasizing the quality of the ingredients. With a selection of local Kyoto sake to complement the sweets, it's the perfect place to relax during a day of sightseeing.
The photo shows the Hot and Fluffy Dumpling Set (with matcha tea) for 1,850 yen. You grill the dumplings yourself, and then enjoy them with matcha tea.

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  Tenryuji Parfait Set (with drink) 1,850 yen. A fragrant iced parfait made with Harimaen matcha and roasted green tea.

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  Once the dumplings are grilled, dip them in our special mitarashi sauce or red bean paste.

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  The Japanese garden seen from inside the restaurant, which was renovated from a townhouse that was over 100 years old, is like a painting that reflects the beauty of the seasons.

• budget

  Lunch: from 2,000 yen

• Reservation

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