MATCHA “THE TOP 3 SOUVENIRS” IN KYOTO
#1 “Kyo-Baum”
🙂 Pictures and reports are what I actually seen and taken.
#3 “KYOTO BLACK THUNDER”
Features
☆ Known as the famous Japanese snack.
☆ The mixture of cocoa cookies and plain biscuits inside.
☆ Arranged in Kyoto Version.
➡ Coated by Uji Matcha Chocolate.
☆ Very very sweet.
☆ Selling only in Kyoto and Osaka Area.
(as of 2019)
Price Range
SMALL BOX : 8 pieces around JPY 600
LARGE BOX: 14 pieces around JPY 1000
Where to buy
The shops are located at.. as of 2019
- KYOTO STATION
- KYOTO TOWER SAND
- SHIN-OSAKA STATION
- OSAKA STATION
- KANSAI AIRPORT and so on.
💡 Please check the latest locations
before you go.
The latest locations are on the website.
In Japanese only…
https://www.yurakuseika.co.jp/kanko/kbt/
#2 Baton d’or “Uji Matcha”
💡 Baton d’or means “Golden Stick” in French.
Features
☆ The premium version of “Pocky.”
☆ The ingredients used are all in high quality.
☆ Very rich in butter. (taste and smell)
☆ There are around 8-10 flavors.
💡 The seasonal flavors are also available.
For example,
- Milk/Rich Strawberry/Black tea/Sicilian Lemon
- Sakura (only in Spring time) etc.
💡 There are two types of “Uji Matcha” Flavors.
- Rich Uji Matcha
- Uji Matcha “Marukyukoyamaen”
➡ Only selling in Kyoto
at Takashimaya Department Store.
Price Range
Around JPY 500~600 per box.
One box: 20 sticks (4 sticks x 5 packages)
Where to buy
The shops are located at.. as of 2019
- KYOTO
– Takashimaya Department Store - Osaka
– Hankyu Department Store
– Takashimaya Department Store
– Osaka “Itami Airport” - Kobe
– Sogo Department Store - Fukuoka
– Hankyu Department Store
💡 Please check the latest locations
before you go.
The latest locations are on the website.
In Japanese only…
https://www.glico.co.jp/batondor/shop.html
#1 “KYO-BAUM”
Features
☆ Very famous Baumkuchen with Matcha taste.
☆ The ingredients used are all in high quality.
☆ Consisted by Two types of layers.
- Matcha flavored part (Green)
- Soy milk flavored part (White)
☆ Coated by Matcha sugar around.
☆ Texture: Moisted.
Price Range
STANDARD (Height 3.5 cm) BOX : around JPY 1000
LARGE (Height 5.25 cm) BOX : around JPY 1600
Where to buy
- Kyoto Station
- Shin-Osaka Station
- Osaka Station
- Osaka “Itami Airpot”
- Osaka ” Kansai Airport”
References
“Black Thunder” website:
https://blackthunder.jp/
“Baton D’or” website:
https://www.glico.co.jp/batondor/index.html
“Kyo-Baum” website:
http://kyobaum.shop/
All pictures are taken by mie.
All are as 2019.
From my point of view 🙂
There are many “Matcha” sweets especially in Kyoto. I think you have already noticed that the all I introduced here contain the Matcha produced around “Uji” area in Kyoto. We call “Uji Tea/Matcha.” It is known as probably the most high quality branded Matcha in Japan. It maybe helpful to know if “Uji Tea/Matcha” is used as an ingredient when choosing Matcha souvenirs.
Here is my another favorite souvenir, the package of “MATCHA POWDER WITH SUGAR” for your additional reference. The picture below is from “NAKAMURA TOKICHI” brand but many brands are also available. With hot/cold water or hot/cold milk, very nice!!
Thank you for reading my report. 🙂
