OIMATSU – The Paradise of Traditional Japanese Sweets

Do you like traditional Japanese sweets or would you like to try them at their maximum exposure of flavor and art? So, you can’t miss “Oimatsu”, a business specialized in these!

You will be able to find an excellent variety of Japanese sweets, beautiful to look at and delicious to taste! “Kyo-gashi” are a type of traditional Japanese sweet that Oimatsu prepares to perfection. These sweets are very famous for their use in the Imperial Court and during tea ceremonies.

In Oimatsu you can also find limited seasonal products, such as these “Natsukantou” (summer sweets). They are made from agar (a gelatinous substance obtained from algae) and oranges. You can only find it during the summer!

If you have the opportunity to travel to Kyoto, do not hesitate to shop around. They will love it!ヽ(*´∀｀)ノ

And if you plan to stay several days in the city, you can make a reservation for an hour of traditional Japanese sweet making class! Includes a short presentation on the history behind the Kyo-gashi. You can find all the details on their website ( English – Japanese )

The best way to travel within Japan is by train, very punctual and convenient, although it can be expensive. To have an even better price, we recommend traveling with the Japan Railways universal pass called JR PASS , which can be purchased on their website. This pass is purchased before traveling to Japan , arriving at the airport or at any train station , you can pick up your pass with proof of purchase .