和菓子祇園Though not perhaps technically "wagashi" - Japanese sweets - these small, beautiful hard candies are incredibly Japanese.
Basically sugar, food coloring, and a lot of skill went into creating them.
While riding through Gion, we stopped at Cafe Fugetsu and had lunch.
The cafe is housed in a old tea house, which is itself worth a visit.
After lunch, the waitress brought out green tea cheesecake with tofu-cream, and a side dish of small candies.
Up close, one can see that the colorful candies are intricately carved.
Access
From Minami-za Theater, walk or ride towards Yasaka Shrine on Shijo Dori. At Hanamikoji, turn right and head into the main area of Gion. At the fourth corner on the left, turn left (east). Cafe Fugetsu is on the right side of the street.
Tel: 075 561 5937
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