Gion Koishi

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  • Address
    kita, Gion-chō, Higashiyama-ku
  • Phone
    531 0331
  • Transport
    underground rail: 10min walk from Shijō Station, Keihan line

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Lonely Planet review

If it's a hot summer's day and you need a cooling break, try this tea shop for some typical Japanese summer treats. The speciality here is uji kintoki around ¥700 , a mountain of shaved ice flavoured with green tea, sweetened milk and sweet beans (it tastes a lot better than it sounds, trust us). It's the fifth shop in from the corner, between two souvenir/craft shops.