Cutting-edge Japanese confectionery that celebrates delicate sweetness and beauty
It goes without saying that the wagashi of long-established wagashi shops with a long history have chami, but the wagashi of artisans in their 30s who have set up their own shops in recent years also have a fresh Chami that is very appealing.
While based on traditional wagashi making methods, the beauty of the colours and delicate taste created by a soft sensibility is already becoming a topic of conversation among Kyoto’s tea masters, who have a rich sense of beauty.
The wagashi made by Nanushigawa Chie (名主川千恵) of the ‘kashiya Nona (菓子屋のな)’ are not only beautiful in form, but when you taste them, you will be surprised by their delicate and complex flavours and aromas, which break the stereotype of wagashi. The names of her wagashi ‘Mei (銘)’are sometimes inspired by literature, films or music. These small wagashi deeply enrich your tea time.
The wagashi made by Ito Tatsuya (伊藤達也) of ‘Omuro wagashi Itotatsu (御室和菓子 いと達)’ have a sweetness that makes the most of the ingredients and a fresh, transparent colour and expression. His standard ‘Tsutsumi mochi (包み餅, wrapped rice cakes’, inspired by the colouration of the kasane of Heian costume, are so popular that people come from far and wide to buy them. It is popular as a new Kyoto souvenir.
Revolutionary Japanese confectionery that opens new doors [kashiya Nona (菓子屋のな)]
Shop Information
Kashiya Nona (菓子屋 のな)
Address: 75, Shinoya-cho, Banjoji-kaku, Samegai-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
Tel: No number
Opening hours: 12:00 – 18:00
Closed: Sunday and Monday
*For enquiries, please visit Instagram. instagram.com/nonawagashi
Fresh confectionery for both daily snacks and gifts [Omuro wagashi Itotatsu (御室和菓子 いと達)]
Shop Information
Omuro wagashi Itotatsu (御室和菓子 いと達)
Address: 5-17, Ryoanji Tounoshita-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
Tel: 075-203-6243
Opening hours: 10am – 5pm
Cheaper: Wednesdays and Sundays
Official website：https://itotatsu.com/
Photography by Ito Makoto (伊藤 信) Composition by Takahashi Ayako (高橋亜弥子)
*This article is a reprint of the magazine Waraku (April/May 2021). Products listed are tax inclusive. Opening days and hours are subject to change, so please check the latest information before visiting.
This article is translated from https://intojapanwaraku.com/travel/238909/
