Tsuruya Yoshinobu has been one of Kyoto’s leading confectionery stores since 1803. While the brand has several locations around Tokyo, the one inside Coredo Muromachi in Nihonbashi is the only location with a kayu chaya, where you can watch the confectionery chef handcraft kyogashi (wagashi from Kyoto) while you sit at the counter. You can choose among four of its seasonal kyogashi, which all come with a side of green tea for ¥1,430.
There’s also a separate café attached to it where you can try the popular kyokanze (¥1,254), a sweet red bean paste confectionery that comes with a side of green tea. There are also an array of other classic desserts like zenzai (sweet red bean soup with mochi), parfait and anmitsu (agar jelly cubes topped with red bean paste, mochi and black sugar syrup).
Not to worry if you don’t have time to sit down and eat – most of its creations are available for take out, too.