Kanshundo Saganoten:Kyoto

The blessings of the earth, the ingredients, are the jewels that govern Japanese sweets.

The raw materials used to make Japanese sweets are like gemstones to the craftsmen. For example, the Dainagon red beans of Tanba are like rubies, and glutinous rice is like a pearl, so to speak. Sugar, which was expensive in the past, was like gold. The bean paste, mochi, and dried sweets that are made from them are the result of the pursuit of sweetness, flavor, and texture.

Delicious sweets start from the ingredients

The cool, refreshing groundwater of Kyoto, rich in water veins, has nurtured an elegant and excellent confectionery culture. And the deliciousness of the sweets began with the work of the craftsmen, who carefully selected high-quality ingredients that are the blessings of the earth. “Kanshundo” never forgets this work.

Kanshundo is a long-established store that has been protecting the Japanese sweets making reputation in front of the Great Buddha for a long time. The family history dates back to the construction of the Great Buddha of Hokoji Temple, and it is an old family that has walked the history of history together with the old wisteria in our garden. The company has a long history with shrines and temples, and has been the supplier of traditional sweets to Toyokuni Shrine and the former Rokujo Imperial Palace. The first Fujiya Seishichi founded the company in 1865, and today, it is in its sixth generation. While passing on traditional techniques to the company, each generation has spent their lives cultivating their own unique style in their specialty. The second generation (Tokubei) focused on creative sweets, and the third generation (Kinjiro) was fascinated by rice cracker techniques. Each generation of owners continues to pass on rare sweets to future generations. Now, among the many masterpieces left by the previous owners, we have already released several products that combine today’s techniques with manufacturing techniques that have been lost or forgotten, or family secrets. The seasonal calendar of nature woven together by high-quality ingredients, water, and the various seasons. Taking advantage of the favorable conditions that Kyoto has to offer for Kyoto sweets to flourish, we will continue to strive to create sweets that are made with care and sincerity without compromising tradition. We hope that you will continue to support Kanshundo, both our traditional and creative sweets.

Let’s make “KYOGASHI”!! Why not try making traditional Kyoto sweets with a Japanese sweets experience?

Traditional Kyoto sweets Make cute Japanese sweets in a Kyoto townhouse with a confectioner as if you were playing with them. Why not try making cute Kyoto sweets that imitate the four seasons of Kyoto and announce their arrival with our skilled Japanese sweets craftsman as if you were playing with them? There is no need to worry, “Can I do it…?” The craftsman will gently and carefully teach you how to use the push rod of the triangular spatula, so you will be surprised that you can enjoy making plum, cherry blossom, and chrysanthemum Nerikiri confections. You will be surprised that you will be able to take a picture of Kinton with your smartphone, which stands out with the colors of the changing seasons. Make a wonderful memory of Kyoto that will stay in your memory.

Venue:Arashiyama/Sagano
No classes on 1/1, Japanese sweets classes on 2nd and 3rd January will be held from 10:15, 13:00, and 15:00 (Higashi branch).

There are irregular days when the class is not held at the Sagano branch.

General course
Contents: 1 type of dried confectionery + 3 types of fresh confectionery + matcha
Cost: 3,300 yen (tax included)

Date, time and start time
Every day
Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes (for about 10 people, 1 hour for the experience and 15 minutes for eating and drinking after the experience) Please note that the time may vary depending on the number of participants. *Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time as we will need to prepare for hand washing, etc.

(1) 9:15 (start) – 10:30 (scheduled end)

(2) 11:00 (start) – 12:15 (scheduled end)

(3) 13:15 (start) – 14:30 (scheduled end) * Until 8/31, the start time will be 13:00

(4) 15:00 (start) – 16:15 (scheduled end)

Number of participants:Held with applications of 2 or more people

(Even if there is only one person, you can participate if there are other customers applying at the desired time)

Due to the nature of the materials, please make a reservation 2-3 days in advance (apply here) For reservations on the day, please contact the store directly (If you are late for your reservation time, it will be a great inconvenience to those who are later, so please be strict with the time.
If you are unavoidably late, please be sure to contact us in advance.

If you are late, you may not be able to experience the experience depending on the time.)

What to bring : None.

We provide aprons, towels, etc. at our store, so please come empty-handed.

Link:https://www.kanshundo.co.jp/

Tour Link:https://www.kanshundo.co.jp/class/