Kyoto, Japan｜Shimizu-Ippoen Kyoto Main Branch

APRIL 2023 Visited in the afternoon and it was pretty quiet. Once you are designated a seat, you can put through your order via the touch screen machine. Wait time was not that long and you can get some self serve tea. Highlight was the rich strong matcha cream which compliments the fluffy ice. It looks like a lot but because the cream was light and airy, you can eat a lot without filling overwhelmed. Parfait was good too but I think there was too much vanilla ice cream.

The matcha shaved ice was excellent. The creme was very flavorful while the ice was very soft. English menu is also available on the self-service kiosk. Highly recommended if you are in the area and in mood for something matcha.

Delicious parfait and equally delicious coffee with a strong roast taste. The biscuit, the Marron glacé, the soft ice cream and the matcha espuma are all flavorful.