Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly Kyoto Souvenirs (Vol.03) ~Kyoto's tradition and innovation, these may become the new standard souvenirs of Kyoto! ~

This is the third volume of the Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly Kyoto Souvenirs series!

Ajiwau Kyoto, a media company that introduces vegan and vegetarian food and souvenirs in Kyoto, has selected "Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly Souvenirs in Kyoto - New Standard! 〜Here are five “Kyoto Vegan and Vegetarian Souvenirs” selected by Ajiwau Kyoto.

We have selected five souvenirs that are fun to look at, that include new souvenirs proposed by long-established companies and those with attractive package designs. We hope you enjoy them all!

1. 【Vegan】A new form of Yatsuhashi niki niki Kanele

Yatsuhashi is a classic souvenir of Kyoto, and Shogoin Yatsuhashi Sohonten, which has been in business for more than 330 years, created nikiniki as a brand that proposes a new way to enjoy Yatsuhashi. The thinly baked Yatsuhashi is rolled up like a cinnamon stick. The light texture gives you a taste of traditional yatsuhashi. There are two kinds of Yatsuhashi: cinnamon and coffee. The coffee flavor has a bitter, adult flavor with a hint of bitterness. It would be a good snack with coffee or whiskey.

• Price: ¥1,188

• Best-before date: –

• Storage method: Room temperature

• See the product page

📍Available Location

Kyoto Omotenashi Koji etc

2. 【Vegan】The Best Yokan for Coffee

Yokan is a traditional Japanese Sweets which is a jelly made from Azuki beans.

This is a new type of yokan proposed by a long-established anko (bean paste) shop in Kyoto, ”Toshoan". The yokan dough based on Koshian (sweet red bean paste) is kneaded with figs, apricots, and walnuts. It is truly a fusion of tradition and novelty.

This “yokan for coffee” was developed in collaboration with Blue bottle coffee. They recommend pairing it with shallow roasted fruity coffee. The long shelf life is another attraction of yokan.

• Price: ¥297

• Best-before date: 30 days

• Storage method: Room temperature

• See the product page

📍Available Location

Toshoan Main Store, Kyoto Tower Sando, etc

3. 【Vegan】Handmade Monaka Hamsters to enjoy after you return home

Aoki Koetsudo, a long-established confectionery wholesaler in Kyoto, proposes making your own monaka. The crispy and aromatic skin of the monaka is made from selected glutinous rice produced in Toyama Prefecture. The bean paste inside is a special sweet red bean paste made from Hokkaido azuki beans. The process is very simple. Just place a generous amount of red bean paste on the crispy skin of the monaka, top with nuts of your choice, and you are done. It is a good product for various occasions, such as making it with your children or giving it as a souvenir to your loved ones. Enjoy the traditions of Kyoto and the fun of making your own monaka with Aoki Koetsudo's handmade monaka kit as a souvenir!

• Price: ¥860

• Best-before date: 120 days

• Storage method: Room temperature

• See the product page

📍Available Location

Kyoto Station Kyo-no Miyage、etc

4. 【Vegan】HOHO HOJICHA's Roasted Tea Tea bag

Have you ever seen such a stylish package of hojicha tea before? This is a roasted tea bag from HOHO HOJICHA, the only roasted tea specialty store in Uji, Kyoto, famous for its matcha green tea. The tea, which has won awards at Japanese and international tea fairs, has an aroma unique to hojicha and a perfect balance of deep astringency and sweetness. It is the perfect cup of tea when you need to take a breather in the midst of your hectic daily life. It can be enjoyed either hot or cold, served with cold water.

How about a special souvenir that combines elegance and convenience?

• Price: ¥580

• Best-before date: 360 days

• Storage method: Room temperature

• See the product page

📍Available Location

Uji Main Store, Kyoto Station Store, etc

5. 【Vegetarian】For a simple, easy, and luxurious breakfast! Sliced Yokan

Sliced Yokan“ proposed by Kameya Ryoucho, a Kyoto-based confectioner with a history of more than 200 years, is a sheet of Yokan that becomes hot ”Ogura Butter Toast" when placed on bread and baked. The melt-in-your-mouth Tanba Dainagon azuki bean jelly is perfectly balanced with the richly flavored butter yokan with Okinawan salt. The topping is also topped with fragrant poppy seeds, which accentuate the texture and aroma. The sheet of yokan can be placed on a piece of bread and baked to create a hot “Ogura Butter Toast”. The aroma of the bread blends with the gentle sweetness of the yokan, creating a luxurious dish.

• Price: ¥540

• Best-before date: 14 days

• Storage method: Room temperature

• See the product page

📍Available Location

Kameya-Yoshinaga Main Store, JR Kyoto Isetan, etc

In Closing: Find a Souvenir That Matches Your Lifestyle

They are all filled with new charm by Kyoto's long-established companies and inspiring designs.

Did you find a product that interests you?

When you visit Kyoto, please pick up a new classic souvenir to add to the wonderful memories of your trip.

Ajiwau Kyoto will continue to provide vegan and vegetarian information to help you have a safe and delicious trip. Please look forward to the next issue!

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Notes

• In this article, items labeled as "Vegan" are those that use plant-based ingredients and do not contain animal-derived products among their main ingredients.

• Please note that the manufacturing facilities and stores may also handle products that contain animal-derived ingredients.

• This article is not intended to guarantee allergen-free products. We recommend checking the official websites or product labels before purchasing.