[August Only] Seasonal Sweets & Souvenirs in Kyoto 🍧🍑
August in Kyoto brings intense summer heat—but also refreshing seasonal sweets and unique gifts inspired by events like the Gozan no Okuribi (Daimonji Fire Festival).
Check out these limited-time treats and souvenirs available only this month!
1. Peach Shaved Ice | Saryo Tsujiri (Gion Main Store)
A luxurious shaved ice topped with juicy peach slices and syrup—only available in August! A perfect balance with matcha.
📍 Gion, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
🕒 10:00–18:00 (Last order 17:00)
🗓 August 1–31
🎁 Recommended: Great for fruit + matcha lovers
2. Gozan Candle & Incense | Kungyokudo
Inspired by the famous Gozan no Okuribi, these elegant candles and incense come in beautiful gift packaging.
📍 Shimogyo-ku, near Nishi Honganji Temple
🕒 10:00–17:00 (Closed on Sundays/holidays)
🗓 Early to mid-August
🎁 Recommended: Great souvenir for incense or aroma lovers
3. Chilled Dango (Skewered Rice Dumplings) | Fujinami in Nishiki Market
Sticky rice dumplings served with cold sweet toppings—perfect for a refreshing bite during your stroll.
📍 Nishiki Market
🕒 10:00–18:00
🗓 August 1–Late August
🎁 Recommended: Great for street food and photo ops
4. Wagashi Inspired by Gozan Fires | Kameya Yoshinaga
Elegant Japanese sweets shaped like the five sacred fires of Gozan—only available during Obon season.
📍 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
🕒 9:00–18:00
🗓 Early August–Around August 16
🎁 Recommended: Perfect for gifts during Obon season
5. Cold Shiratama Anmitsu | Gion Komori
A beautiful summer dessert made with matcha jelly, shiratama, red bean paste, and seasonal fruits.
📍 Gion, Kyoto
🕒 11:00–20:00 (Last order 19:30)
🗓 Summer limited menu
🎁 Recommended: Great stop during Gion sightseeing
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📅 Info as of July 2025. Please check each shop’s official page for latest details.
