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18 places in the "Desserts & Pastry" selection: editorial grades from A+ to F, prices, Tabelog scores and a map.
Places ranked: 18
Kyoto · Dessert Shop
A celebrated wagashi specialist in Kyoto's Kita ward, known for its ephemeral, made-to-order sweets. Each piece is prepared fresh for your specific pickup time, offering an unparalleled taste of seasonal Japanese confectionery.
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Kyoto · Pâtisserie
A destination patisserie in Kyoto's Ichijoji district, serving intricate French petits gâteaux with unique flavour pairings. It's known for its technical precision and is worth the trip for connoisseurs, but be prepared for long queues.
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Kyoto · Dessert Shop
The main store of a legendary Kyoto confectionery, located in Sakyo ward. Visitors make a special trip for the unique Ajari Mochi, a chewy, semi-baked sweet that is best experienced when bought fresh and still warm.
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Kyoto · Dessert Shop
A historic wagashi shop in Kyoto's Kamigyo ward, celebrated for its delicate seasonal sweets and signature 'juraku' manju. Visit for artisanal confectionery from a designated historic building dating to the Taisho era.
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Kyoto · Dessert Shop
A centuries-old confectioner in Kyoto's Shimogamo district, famous for its chimaki sweets. Kawabata Doki is a take-out only shop where reservations are required to purchase its signature bamboo-steamed delicacies, deeply rooted in the traditions of…
Kyoto · Dessert Shop
A landmark tearoom in Kyoto's Gion district with a 300-year history, famed for its made-to-order kuzukiri noodles. Visitors come for the classic sweets and the serene atmosphere of its traditional interior and garden.
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Kyoto · Bakery
A beloved, long-running bakery in Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward, specializing in made-to-order coppepan (soft roll) sandwiches. Visitors queue for its nostalgic, high-quality fillings at remarkably low prices, making it a local breakfast institution.
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Kyoto · Bakery
A French-style boulangerie in Kyoto's Kamigyo ward, celebrated for its exceptional croissants and traditional baguettes. Its wine-cellar-inspired storefront is a go-to for high-quality pastries to take away.
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Kyoto · Bakery
A celebrated townhouse bakery in Kyoto's Shimogyo ward, MASH Kyoto applies French techniques to local ingredients. It's known for its inventive breads, like the signature white-miso croque-monsieur, and its large, buttery croissants.
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Kyoto · Dessert Shop
Explore the craft of fresh wheat gluten (fu) and tofu skin (yuba) at this specialist restaurant in Higashiyama, Kyoto. Sabou Hanbee serves a single, elegant set lunch in a renovated Meiji-era house with a garden view.