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The Complete Guide to Kyoto's \"Street Food\" | 13 Recommended Spots in Kiyomizu-dera, Arashiyama, Nishiki Market, and Fushimi Inari<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

One of the joys of sightseeing in Kyoto is \u201cstrolling and sampling local foods.\u201d Although Kyoto City is compact, the atmosphere changes dramatically from one area to the next, so the more you walk, the more new charms you\u2019ll discover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we\u2019ll introduce a carefully selected list of shops perfect for eating on the go, chosen from four classic areas: the Kiyomizu-dera Temple Approach, Arashiyama, Nishiki Market, and the Fushimi Inari Shrine Approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important Notice<\/strong>: Since business hours, prices, and product offerings are subject to change, we recommend checking the latest information on each store\u2019s official website or social media before visiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kiyomizu Temple approach area<\/strong>(Ito-ken\/SOU\u30fbSOU Shimizu Store, Shimizu Ky\u014dami)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a0Arashiyama Area<\/strong>(Yuba Cheese Honpo, Kawakatsu Sohonke, Kyoto Baum, Nakamuraya Sohonten)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a0Nishiki Market<\/strong>(Nishiki Ichiyo & Mamemono to Taiyaki, Dr. Karikari, Kiyoe Over Flowers, Gyoryoku, Torisei, Hamahide)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a0Fushimi Inari approach area<\/strong>(Kyomame-an)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a0Etiquette for Eating Out<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a0 Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kiyomizu Temple approach area<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The approach roads leading to Kiyomizu-dera\u2014Kiyomizu-zaka, Ninenzaka, and Sannenzaka\u2014are lined with souvenir shops and street food stalls. If you take a different slope on the way there and back, you\u2019ll discover even more shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ito-ken \/ SOU\u30fbSOU Shimizu Branch<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This store is the result of a collaboration between \u201cIto-ken,\u201d a long-established Japanese confectionery shop founded in 1864, and \u201cSOU\u30fbSOU,\u201d a Kyoto-based textile brand. Located along Sannenzaka, the approach to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, it\u2019s just a 3-minute walk from the temple, making it easily accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The store\u2019s signature item is \u201cKushi Wagashi\u201d\u2014a tiered skewer featuring Japanese sweets in various flavors (such as white bean paste, yuzu kin-tama, yokan, uiro, and matcha)\u2014which is popular for eating on the go as a takeout treat. The shop also offers a selection of SOU\u30fbSOU-style merchandise featuring playful number motifs, as well as \u201cAmber Soda\u201d (500 yen) with jelly inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n