Mar. 08, 2019 UPDATE
Fukueido
- 福栄堂 -Traveler Friendly
Some parts of the menu are in English.
Information
Japanese only
Languages spoken
Japanese only
Story & Recommendation
This shop provides convenient bite-sized dumplings you can enjoy while you walk
This veteran sweets shop was founded eighty years ago. It’s located at the corner of the major crossroads in Gion.
The landmark is the white walls and the display of "Gion no tsuki" dumplings arrayed in a glass case.
Popped onto skewers, these make the perfect grab-and-go food. Do give "Gion no tsuki" a try. The red bean paste has a mild sweetness and will lift up your spirits after a long day of walking.
1Recommend!
Gion no tsuki
/ 3 pieces Box ¥780│6 pieces Box ¥1,450
These round dumplings are designed to look like the moon. The soft dumplings have red bean paste inside. They’re bite-sized and easy to eat. They come in two colors, but the taste is the same.
2Recommend!
Hitokuchi Minazuki
/ ¥300
“Uiro” is a steamed sweet with a toothy texture. Like "Gion no tsuki", they are bite-sized and easy to eat. At left is one with red beans, and at right is one made with green tea.
3Check it out!
Matcha anmitsu jelly
/ ¥580
Green tea flavored jelly with a jelly-like texture. It contains collagen, which is held to be good for the skin. Before you eat, pour a bit of sugar-free cream on top.
4Check it out!
Kuzusasa
/ 5 pieces ¥1,200│8 pieces ¥2,150
This sweet features red bean paste wrapped in chestnut. Each one is hand-wrapped in a green bamboo leaf.
How to buy
Each and every sweet has an expiration date of that day only. Eat them up soon! If you plan to keep strolling, try the "Gion no tsuki"; if you want to eat something back at your hotel, the Hitokuchi Minazuki is a good choice.
- Shopping Tips -
The shop is narrow, with just two clerks. When it gets crowded, you may have to wait, so just wait your turn and order.
