Baking Yatsuhashi by Yourself in Kyoto

Yatsuhashi is traditional sweets created in the course of the long history of Kyoto. You can bake Yatsuhashi by yourself and take them back home as a souvenir. Yatsuhashi was born in Kyoto, the origin of various Japanese cultures. Its characteristics are a crispy texture and the flavor of cinnamon that spreads in the mouth. The original texture and the refined sweetness are said to addict people. Now it is a standard gift from Kyoto and bought by the majority of tourists visiting Kyoto.

You can take home two types of Yatsuhashi; one baked by yourself and the other baked by factory. Change into a Happi coat called 'Obebe,' wear a cap and gloves. You will have a lecture on the tools, materials, and how to bake Yatsuhashi. You will bake 16 pieces of Yatsuhashi by yourself according to the procedure. The unique shape of Yatsuhashi represents the form of Koto, a traditional Japanese musical instrument. Yatsuhashi from Izutsuyatsuhashihonpo has the shape of Koto to show respect for the Japanese musician, Yatsuhashi Kengyo, known as the "Father of Modern Koto." Immersing yourself in the history and culture of Kyoto, enjoy the taste of Yatsuhashi.

Stop At:

• Izutsu Yatsuhashi Store Kyogoku Ichibangai, 310 Higashidaimonjicho, Teramachidori Shijosagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8043 Kyoto Prefecture
• Nijo Castle, 541 Nijojocho, Nijodori Horikawa-nishiiru, Nakagyo, Kyoto 604-8301 Kyoto Prefecture