Umezono Kiyomizu Branch

Founded in 1927, Umezono is a long-established Kyoto sweets shop with six locations across the city. Known as a beloved amatō chaya (traditional dessert café), it is popular with both locals and visitors, and its signature mitarashi dango is also a favorite Kyoto souvenir. The Kiyomizu Branch is located along Sannenzaka, just a short walk from the UNESCO World Heritage Site Kiyomizu-dera Temple, making it an easy stop while exploring the Kiyomizu and Kodaiji areas.

The famous mitarashi dango can be enjoyed on its own or as part of set menus paired with treats like kinako shiratama or matcha warabi mochi. The menu also features a wide selection of seasonal sweets, including chilled desserts such as chestnut shiratama cream zenzai, as well as summer-only shaved ice like Uji Kintoki shiratama with matcha warabi mochi. In winter, warm favorites such as shiratama zenzai and rice cake dishes like isomaki are especially recommended.

The interior offers both table seating and traditional tatami seating. With its nostalgic exterior that blends seamlessly into Kyoto’s historic streetscape, the shop is a perfect place to rest and recharge with traditional sweets during a stroll through the city.