Established in 1927, Umezono is a sweet shop in Kyoto.
In addition to the main store in Kawaramachi, there are various other stores such as cafe &gallery and Umezono oyatsu, which specializes in souvenirs.

In this article, we will introduce their famous Mitarashi Dango and Matcha Warabimochi (green tea straw rice cake), which are available as a set.

Mitarashi dumplings are small dumplings made from rice, skewered, grilled, and dipped in a sweet and savoury sauce.
You can watch the dumplings being grilled one by one by hand in the store.
It is a must-try in Kyoto and goes great with a cup of hot tea.

Warabi-mochi is a confection made with starch and characterized by its gentle sweetness. Please also enjoy the aroma of matcha green tea, which is typical of Kyoto.