SHUKA/種菓

I visited here during my stay in Kyoto, and highly recommend everyone to come try the products! The owner has been working hard to continue his family's business that opened in 1926. He is very friendly and took the time to explain how he uses a variety of beans and nuts to create unique traditional and new, innovate sweets and syrups. I tried the black bean gelato and it was out of this world! So creamy, not too sweet, and full of bean flavour! I will definitely come back! :)

What a hidden gem! Unique bean and seed confectionary, with some of the best (vegan!) gelato I’ve had! The owner is so kind and cares deeply about his craft. Well worth the visit to this stunning store, and I can’t wait to share my sampler at home!

Unique, high-quality gelato. Plant-based. The teas are of excellent quality as well! The owner is friendly and passionate about the ingredients. You can tell care and attention to detail are put into everything.

Fantastic experience. The owner is very passionate and friendly enough to talk about the sugaring technique. Very unique and delicious gelato! We got the chocolate, black soybean, and pistachio flavors and all were exceptional. Very rich and creamy and all plant based/vegan!

One of the best places we've been to in Japan. The icecreams were very good (especially the cacao and chesnust ones was delicious) and with choices of very Japanese taste. It was perfect with the Japanese tea. Also a great place to buy original souvenirs or presents with beans & seeds. + everything is vegan (note that we are not vegan and we found it delicious) + the owner is so nice and welcoming and he's continuing the business of his great grandma (or great great grandma? you'll have to ask him). + the owner speaks English (and even a bit of French)

Delicious plant based gelato. Many unique flavours to choose from. Great little dining area with very friendly service.

Best ice cream I’ve had , amazing hospitality from Takeshi, thank you

The Gelato and iced rice milk coffee were the best we've had in a very long time. Very original concept from a traditional method. The owner of this family business is extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about what he does. The staff was also very polite and helpful. Definitely recommend!