[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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.