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Rakusho
Rakusho Review
This is an excellent spot to recharge with tea and sweets while wandering through the cobbled lanes of Gion. The house specialty is warabi-mochi, a treat made from steamed and pounded rice that has a gelatin-like consistency. The green color and subtle spice comes from the mountain herb yomogi. The dish is served on a heap of golden kinako, made from toasted soybeans, to add a delightful sweetness. Don't feel shy about licking your bamboo spoon to enjoy the last bit. The restaurant also serves ice cream and a variety of other Japanese treats along with excellent green tea. You'll find it on the northern end of Higashiyama's cobbled Nene-no-michi.
- Address: Kodai-ji Kitamon-mae-dori, Washio-cho 516, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0072
- Phone: 075/561-6892
- Website: rakusyou.co.jp
- Location: Eastern Kyoto
Contact Information
- Reservations not accepted.
- No credit cards.
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