Café & Sweets · Shimogamo
Saryo Housen 茶寮 宝泉
Elegant tea house in a Shimogamo villa with a garden, known for warabimochi made to order.
HoursMon, Tue, Fri-Sun 10:00-17:00
ClosedWednesdays, Thursdays
PriceTypical spend per person: ¥1,000
Getting there- It is a 3-minute walk from the Kyoto City Bus "Shimogamo Higashihonmachi" bus stop
Time needed1-2 hours
Best timeWeekday afternoons
Address25 Shimogamo Nishitakagicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto
Websitehousendo.com
About
Saryo Housen is the tea room of the Housendo confectioner, set in a traditional house overlooking a quiet garden. Its warabimochi, made fresh after ordering, and seasonal namagashi are served with matcha or sencha. It is one of Kyoto's top-rated wagashi cafes.
Highlights
- Warabimochi made after ordering
- Tatami room with garden view
- Seasonal namagashi
- Tabelog 3.86
Tips
- Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays
- Warabimochi takes about 15 minutes
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