[2025 Kyoto Restaurant] Travel Guide for Saori (Updated May)

First visit: What is this? 😔 Second visit: Wow, so nice to stroll and like 🤩 Following the 📍Kamo River, you usually go to the place shown in picture 2, which is also my first impression of Kamo River haha~ There are stairs at both ends of the bridge that you can walk down, and many locals like to sit by the river and chat, which is very pleasant 🍃~ Walk straight along the river, turn at the intersection shown in picture 5, and the whole street is full of surprises, with many famous shops such as Lelabo (coffee shop), blue bottle☕️, Sayori chestnut cake🍰, wife&husband🍞, etc., all on this street~ Little tips📝 1⃣️There are two subway stations that can take you to Kamo River 🚇: Kiyomizu-Gojo Station, after exiting, follow the location to get to the river as shown in picture 2 🚇: Kyoto Kawaramachi Station, after exiting from Exit 1, turn right and you will see the street with many beautiful shops 👣But no matter which station you get off at, you can walk to the other side~ 2⃣️Shops in Kyoto are very laid-back, and it's normal for them to close 3-4 days a week. Before traveling, use Google Maps to check the business hours of the shops. Cake shops usually close at 18:00, with last orders taken half an hour before. 3⃣️It's recommended to set aside a whole day for Kamo River, to cycle or walk by the river during the day, have a chestnut cake in the afternoon, and then spontaneously enter any shop you like to discover unexpected surprises

If you want to enjoy the finest Japanese chestnut sweets in Kyoto, this is the place to do it! 🥄✨ "Saori Japanese Chestnut Specialty" is a popular specialty store that uses luxurious Japanese chestnuts from Tamba and Kumamoto.💛 The super-thin Mont Blanc, which is made right in front of you, melts in your mouth with a new texture...🤤✨ It was a blissful moment to enjoy luxurious chestnut sweets in a calm atmosphere that is typical of Kyoto💖 ⸻ 📍 Basic information 📌 Address: 170-1 Izumiyacho, 2-chome, Kiyamachi-dori Matsubaraagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 🕰 Business hours: 10:00-18:00 (last orders 17:30) 🚫 Closed: Irregular (check the official SNS📢) 💰 Budget: 1,500 to 3,000 yen (I think it's cheap considering the taste and atmosphere) 📱 Reservations: Not possible (first come, first served) 🅿️ Parking: None (use nearby paid parking 🚗) 🚗 Access Information 🚉 By train • About 5 minutes walk from Kiyomizu-Gojo Station on the Keihan Main Line 🚶♂️ • About 8 minutes walk from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line 🚶♀️ 🚍 By bus • Get off at Kawaramachi Matsubara on the Kyoto City Bus, then walk for 2 minutes 🚌 ⸻ 🍽 The charm of Saori, a Japanese chestnut specialty shop! 🌰 Incredible ultra-thin Mont Blanc! The signature Mont Blanc is made with 1mm ultra-thin Japanese chestnut paste, generously squeezed right in front of you! ✨ You'll be amazed at how fluffy and melt-in-your-mouth it is, changing your concept of Mont Blanc...! 🥄💛 In addition, they use only the highest quality Japanese chestnuts from Tamba, Kumamoto, and Kyoto🍂 It had such a rich taste that it was like eating the chestnut itself🤤💕 🍰 The luxurious "Sha" series is a must-try! The limited edition Mont Blanc "Sha" is made with the highest quality Japanese chestnuts and goes perfectly with the crispy baked meringue! ✨ It was a simple yet outstanding dish that brought out the best flavor of Japanese chestnuts👏✨ 🍵 It goes great with tea and coffee! They also have a wide selection of special drinks! 💡 When combined with matcha or roasted green tea, the Japanese flavor is further enhanced. Overall, the quality is high! 🏡 A calm interior that is typical of Kyoto✨ The interior is a modern Japanese-style space with a warm wooden feel, creating a calm atmosphere✨ You can view the river from the large windows, and it is also attractive that you can enjoy sweets while feeling the atmosphere of Kyoto💙 I visited in the morning, and it was empty so I was able to spend time leisurely! ⸻ There are many reviews on Google saying that there is a huge line, but when I went, it was empty and I was able to spend time leisurely, probably because it has been a while since it opened. ⸻ If you want to taste the ultimate Japanese chestnut sweets in Kyoto, go to Saori Japanese Chestnut Specialty! 🌰✨ The exquisite Mont Blanc that melts in your mouth, making use of the original taste of Japanese chestnuts, is a deliciousness that you will never forget once you have tried it...🥄💕 It is a popular store where you will be prepared to queue, but the impressive sweets are worth the wait, so please visit when you are sightseeing in Kyoto💖 #Saori Japanese Chestnut Specialty #Kyoto Sweets #Mont Blanc #Japanese Chestnut Sweets #Kyoto Cafe #Eating Art #Gourmet Summary

I stayed in Kyoto for 7 days. I have to say that the shops in Kyoto are so cute. Especially this chestnut dessert shop by the Kamogawa River is worth a special trip Chestnut lovers should not miss it. Their chestnuts are full of chestnut fragrance and all of them are made from Mont Blanc from Tanba chestnuts. The chestnut filling has no saccharin taste. I thought it would be greasy if I ate the whole thing (I don’t eat chestnuts much), but it didn’t taste sweet at all hhh The scene of squeezing chestnut paste is very healing~ We walked in and had a seat (it is recommended to make an appointment in advance during peak hours) Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Shimogyo District Kiyamachi Street Matsubara Ue 2 Chome Izumiyacho 170-1 # Sakura 2024