
5 Dessert Spots in Kyoto, Japan. 1. RAU 📍 318-6 Inaricho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto. 🕘 11:00–19:00 (closed Tue) 💰 ¥1,000–¥2,000. RAU is a stylish café in Kyoto known for its artistic desserts that blend Japanese and French pastry techniques. They offer a range of beautifully crafted sweets, including matcha-infused creations. 2. Maccha House 📍 382-2 Komeyamachi, Kawaramachi-dori Shijo Agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto. 🕘 10:00–21:00 💰 ¥1,000-¥2,000 Maccha House is a popular Kyoto café specializing in matcha-based desserts and drinks. Their signature item is the matcha tiramisu, served in wooden boxes. 3. Kazariya 📍52 Imadegawa Jofukuji Agaru, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto. 🕘 9:30–17:00 (closed Mon). 💰 ¥600 Kazariya is a traditional Kyoto shop renowned for its aburi mochi (grilled rice cakes) served with a savory miso sauce. 4. Kacto 📍133 Saitocho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto. 🕘 11:30–20:30 💰 ¥1,000–¥2,000 At Kacto, their pancakes are a delightful treat, often served as part of their seasonal offerings. Known for their light and fluffy texture, they pair beautifully with fresh fruits, creams, and other creative toppings. 5. Demachi Futaba 📍236 Seiryucho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto. 🕘 8:30–17:30 (or until sold out) 💰 ~¥200 per mochi Demachi Futaba specialises in mame-daifuku, soft mochi filled with sweet red bean paste and whole beans. #kyoto #kyototravel #kyotofood #kyotoplaces #kyototrip #japan #japantravel #kyotodessert #japanfood #kyotoguide
Cafe/Dessert

RAU Patisserie & Chocolate
Cafe
4.2

MACCHA HOUSE Kyoto Kawaramachi
Dessert restaurant
3.8
Relaxed cafe for teas & coffees, plus ice cream & house specialty tiramisu, all made with matcha.

Kazariya
Dessert shop
4.4

Demachi Futaba
Confectionery store
4.4
Classic Japanese sweets are available from this longstanding, old-fashioned sweet shop.
Activity/Tour

Japanese Mochi and Sweets Making in a Local Kyoto Home