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A small bakery/coffee shop that serves probably the most "kawai" donuts in all of Japan. In the shape of a cat, a chick or a baby seal, one hesitates to bite into these pastries as they are made with tenderness and application. An original snack break as comforting for the taste buds as it is for the heart - there are also delicious cakes and biscotti! If it's not the right time, the shop also offers some savoury donuts.

While Ippodo represents the purest tradition of Kyoto teas, Lupicia is the flagship of Japanese tea houses offering new and innovative products. Green or black teas, spice- and flower-flavored, calming or caffeine-free, this is a veritable treasure chest of the finest teas from Japan and around the world. Pushing open the store's door takes you on a journey of a thousand flavors, from which you're sure to come away with some beautifully packaged tins. We recommend the Hojicha-cinnamon tea, limited edition in Kyoto.

Ippodo needs no introduction. The parent company of the famous Kyoto tea brand exhibits here its best green teas. Sencha, matcha or gyokuro, a large variety of this traditional drink is sold in bags or in powder. In the back room, a tea room allows you to taste all kinds of teas and to learn how to differentiate them. As Ippodo is always on the cutting edge of trends, you can also buy your own cup to go in a paper cup. There are also classes to learn how to prepare tea properly. For tea lovers.