General reservations for "Kyogashi Osechi" have started at the Itohkyuemon online shop in Uji, Kyoto. The price is 6,480 yen (tax included, free shipping).

Kyoto sweets New Year dishes

"Kyogashi Osechi" is delivered every year for only four days at the end of the year (December 28-31). The high-quality sweets packed in a luxurious paulownia box are suitable for New Year's celebrations, and each of the nine types uses auspicious motifs. This year's motifs are also available, in the shape of this year's theme and zodiac signs.


In addition, by using 5 types of Uji tea bean paste (Matcha, Gyokuro, Genmaicha, Sencha, Hojicha), we have kept the ingenuity unique to teahouses. A special namagashi that will live the New Year. You can enjoy the beginning of a new year with the elegance of Uji, Kyoto.

・ Keiji Confectionery Round window [Matcha bean paste]
The theme for the beginning of this year's Miyanaka Utakai is "windows". It represents the snowy landscape that can be seen through the circular window of the tea room.

・ Wakatake [Gyokuro paste]
Bamboo, which grows fast and grows straight, is said to be auspicious because of its powerful vitality.

・ Tancho [Hojicha bean paste]
Cranes are considered to be a symbol of a happy couple and a happy family because they are close to each other and accompany them for the rest of their lives.

・ Cold peony [Sencha bean paste]
The cold peony, which withstands the harsh cold and blooms vigorously, is considered to be a lucky flower for the New Year because of its strong vitality.

・ Zodiac confectionery, Mizuno Etora [Genmaicha bean paste]
This year's Heavenly Stems are "Mizunoe" and the Zodiac is "Tora". It is said to be the year when new shoots grow.

・ Tortoise shell [Hojicha bean paste]
Turtles are auspicious animals that symbolize longevity. Fortunately, it is also popular as a lucky charm for rising fortune.

・ Gourd [brown rice tea bean paste]
The gourd, which has a divergent shape, is considered to be a lucky charm for amulets, prosperity of descendants, and disease-free breathing.

・ Red plum [Sencha bean paste]
Plum blossoms, which bloom early in the new year, have long been loved by people as faithful and noble flowers.

・ Matsu no Shirayuki [Matcha bean paste]
The pine tree, which is blue and never withers even on snowy days, is revered as a symbol of immortality and longevity.