Café & Sweets · Shimogamo
Kamo Mitarashi Chaya 加茂みたらし茶屋
Tea house near Shimogamo Shrine claiming to be the origin of mitarashi dango.
HoursMon, Thu-Sun 09:30-18:30
ClosedTuesdays, Wednesdays
PriceTypical spend per person: ¥1,000
Getting thereDemachiyanagi Station, about 1,041 m (13 min walk)
Time needed30 min
Best timeAfter visiting Shimogamo Shrine
Address53 Shimogamo Matsunokicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto
About
Kamo Mitarashi Chaya serves mitarashi dango, the glazed rice dumplings said to have originated at Shimogamo Shrine's Mitarashi pond. The dumplings come in a set of five with a sweet soy glaze. The tea room is a short walk from the shrine and Demachiyanagi.
Highlights
- Said to be the origin of mitarashi dango
- Sets of five dumplings with soy glaze
- Near Shimogamo Shrine
- Wagashi Top 100
Tips
- Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- Cash only
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