Café & Sweets · Downtown (Takoyakushi)

Kyo Hayashiya Kyoto 京はやしや 京都店

Matcha parfaits and tea from a tea merchant founded in 1753, renovated in August 2026 with a brighter room, takeaway sweets and the return of its black-tea parfait.

About

Kyo Hayashiya traces its roots to a Kanazawa tea house founded in 1753 and is known for elegant matcha parfaits, matcha zenzai and tea-based desserts. Its downtown Kyoto cafe on Takoyakushi-dori near Teramachi reopened on 1 August 2026 after a renovation that brightened the interior, removed the counter in favour of more ground-floor tables, and added takeaway rolls, fresh wagashi and drinks. It is a calmer alternative to the Gion queues, a few minutes from Nishiki Market.

Highlights

• Matcha parfaits from a tea merchant founded in 1753
• Renovated in August 2026
• Revived black-tea (kocha) parfait
• Takeaway roll cakes and fresh wagashi
• Quiet location near Nishiki Market

Tips

• Good alternative when Gion tea salons are packed
• Food last order 19:00, drinks 19:30
• Combine with Nishiki Market and Teramachi
• Takeaway drinks are handy for a walk

Open in Google Maps · Info checked 2026-10-09

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