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Explore the vibrant food scene on the streets of Kiyomizudera, Kyoto, with a guide to the best fried rice cakes, matcha treats, skewers, and even pickles on a stick.

2 places

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Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Buddhist temple · Kyoto
4.6 (72,172)Closed · opens tomorrow 6 AM
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The historic temple district of Kiyomizudera is known for its beautiful temple, but also for its lively streets lined with endless food stalls and shops. It's a foodie's dream, offering a wide array of traditional and modern Japanese snacks and sweets.
Kiyomizu-dera, 1 Chome-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan
- Agemochi (fried rice cake) — These fried rice cakes are a top bite, bursting with flavor and incredibly soft and chewy. They might look unassuming, but they are definitely worth trying.
- Matcha & Black Sesame Ice Cream — There are endless ice cream choices on the streets, but this one was super creamy and deep in flavor, offering both matcha and black sesame.
- Fried Skewers (shrimp, cheese, fishcake) — The streets are filled with many different skewer options, including shrimp, cheese, and fishcake. I recommend trying a few different flavors to get the full experience. They are exactly what you'd expect and definitely worth a try.
- Matcha Ice Cream on Fried Dough — This treat features matcha ice cream served on fried dough. It's a unique combination that's definitely worth trying.
- Pickle on a Stick — Surprisingly, multiple stores were selling pickles on sticks, and honestly, it was great and bursting with flavor. A refreshing and unexpected street snack.
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Gokago
Cafe · Kyoto
4.5 (941)Closed · opens tomorrow 10:30 AM
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A cafe specializing in matcha, offering a variety of drinks and sweets. It's known for its high-quality matcha that strikes a perfect balance of sweetness and strength.
GOKAGO, 2 Chome-258 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan
- Matcha Latte — This was probably the best matcha latte I had on my entire Japan trip. It was just sweet enough and perfectly strong, a truly exceptional matcha experience.
- Matcha Red Bean Ice Cream Sandwich — A super rich and creamy matcha ice cream sandwich that pairs perfectly with the subtle red bean mixed in. It's a delightful sweet treat.
- Matcha Mochi Donut — This mochi donut was soft yet super chewy, with a delicious matcha flavor. A great choice for a unique sweet snack.