20 Great Souvenirs Around ¥500 to Buy at Kyoto Station

Kyoto, a city that is full of history and culture, has a wide variety of souvenirs, including Japanese sweets, pickles, and miscellaneous goods. You may find yourself wanting this and that, and then when you pay at the register, you find that you've exceeded your budget!

So this time, we have selected some Kyoto-style souvenirs that are easy on the wallet and can be purchased for around 500 yen. Please use this as a reference when choosing souvenirs.

The yuzu aroma is addictive!
Koikeya Pride Potato "Japanese Miracle Kyoto Yuzu Shichimi"

Koikeya Pride Potato's "Japanese Divine Kyoto Yuzu Shichimi" is a potato chip made with the original yuzu shichimi from Kamisharaku in Saga-Arashiyama, Kyoto. Made with yuzu peel from Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture, the refreshing aroma and refined spiciness are addictive.

We love this product so much that we always get it when we visit Kyoto. It is also recommended as a souvenir for yourself!

Enjoy Kyoto's long-established coffee at home.
"Drip On® Kyoto Inoda Coffee Original Blend"

Inoda Coffee was founded in Kyoto in 1940. For over 80 years, it has maintained a strong commitment to flavor, believing that "good products can only be made from good ingredients," and is a famous coffee shop that attracts a wide variety of coffee lovers, including cultural figures and tourists.

You can enjoy the taste of Inoda Coffee at home with "Drip On® Kyoto Inoda Coffee Original Blend." Made with beans from Colombia, it has a mellow bitterness and a rich flavor. It leaves a gorgeous and refreshing aftertaste.

The saltiness of the rice crackers and the sourness of the pickles are a perfect match!
"Nishiri Tsuna Arare Shibazuke Flavor"

"Nishiri's Tsuna Arare Shibazuke Flavor" was born from a collaboration between Kyoto Tsukemono Nishiri and Tengu Confectionery. The light, crispy texture of the arare and the refreshing sourness of the shibazuke are exquisite. Once you start eating, you won't be able to stop.

It is recommended not only as a snack but also as an accompaniment to alcoholic beverages.

The crispy texture and delicious aroma are irresistible! 
"Okogehan"

Okogehan" is a rice cracker produced and sold by Nishikikoji Tsuruno, a long-established confectionery shop in Kyoto. It is a simple yet enjoyable product with a flavor that makes the most of the taste of its ingredients.

It is made with fragrant non-glutinous rice, the sweetness of Kyoto vegetable Kujo green onions, shrimp and green laver, and Japanese dashi. The crispy texture and fragrant taste are irresistible.

Due to its cute packaging, it is also a popular Kyoto souvenir.

Also recommended as a souvenir to give to many people!
"Maiko-han's favorite curry udon rice cracker"

"Maiko-han's Favorite Curry Udon Style Rice Crackers" are curry-flavored rice crackers made with domestic ingredients such as domestic glutinous rice, kelp from Hokkaido, and bonito flakes from Kagoshima. While you can really taste the curry flavor, the addition of a Japanese touch gives it a mellow, deep flavor.

The picture of a maiko and the bright yellow packaging are eye-catching, and the design evokes a sense of Kyoto.

So delicious you won't be able to stop eating! 
 "Maiko-han Hii-hii Curry Senbei"

For those who like spicy food, we recommend the "Maiko Han Hii-hii Curry Senbei." These crispy rice crackers are topped with spicy "Kyokara" chili pepper and curry powder.

Once you try it, you'll find yourself reaching for it again and again, even though it's spicy. The Kyoto-style packaging makes it a perfect gift for friends and family.

Traditional Kyoto sweets that have remained unchanged since ancient times
"Yatsuhashi" and "Nama Yatsuhashi"

Yatsuhashi is a traditional Japanese confectionery that represents Kyoto.

There is also a wide variety of compact Yatsuhashi available, which are easy to give away as souvenirs.

"Nama Yatsuhashi" contains only the Yatsuhashi skin, allowing you to fully enjoy the original taste and appeal of raw Yatsuhashi. Compared to the skin that is filled with bean paste, it is thicker and has an irresistible chewy texture.

We are quite fond of these Yatsuhashi skins, and often buy some to take home as a snack.

There are many different manufacturers selling just the skin, so try different ones and find your favorite.

This is the traditional souvenir "Yatsuhashi."

It has a crisp exterior, a flat shape like a tile, and a crunchy texture. It is a traditional Kyoto confectionery that has remained unchanged since ancient times.

A modern twist on Kyoto style!
"Ajiwai Puccho Shibazuke Flavor"

"Puccho Shibazuke Flavor" is a product unique to Kyoto that uses Nishiri's Shibazuke in UHA Mikakuto's popular product "Puccho."

The combination may seem surprising at first, but once you try it, the refreshing flavor of the red shiso combined with the sweetness of the soft candy will become addictive.

 

The packaging is also Kyoto-esque!
Kyoto Street Corner "Mamemasa"

"Mamemasa" is a bag of Kyoto-style bean snacks and dried fruits wrapped in a package unique to Kyoto. It features traditional Nishijin-ori patterns and the cute Mamemasa pigeon mark, making it the perfect small gift.

Another plus is that the packaging changes with the seasons.

A perfect gift for a cat lover!
"Kyoto Cat Cookies"

"Kyoto Cat Cookies" are cute cookies themed on Kyoto cats. The cute, round cats' backs are irresistible for cat lovers and are very popular on social media!

The cookies are carefully baked one by one in their own workshop in Fushimi, Kyoto. There are two flavors, the simple plain flavor and the fragrant black sesame flavor, which are popular with people of all ages!

[Bean pressing] Tanba grape black beans
"Kuromame Saan Kitao"

"Kyoto Tanba Grape Black Bean Shibori" features a cute picture of a maiko. Large grains are carefully selected from among the Kyoto Tanba black soybeans (variety: Shin Tanba Kuro) produced with great care by farmers in the Tanba region of Kyoto.

From there, experienced selectors have carefully selected the beans, which are then painstakingly cooked to create a dry type of amanatto.

Traditional Japanese sweets from Kyoto
"Soba Boro"

Soba Boro is a traditional Japanese sweet from Kyoto. It is said to have originated from a Nanban sweet introduced to Japan by the Portuguese in the 16th century, which was first made by soba shops in Kyoto using buckwheat flour during the Meiji period.

You can enjoy the light, crunchy texture and fragrant flavor of soba noodles. It has a simple, nostalgic taste.

You'll want to collect the cans too!  A 
Japanese-Western fusion of konpeito candy from "Seikaan"

Seikaan's kompeito is carefully handmade by skilled craftsmen. There are many variations, and each can has a different design, making it a cute item to collect.

You can also use it to store small items even after you've finished eating.

The Hojicha flavor is especially recommended. It is made with highly fragrant Hojicha tea, resulting in a rich and aromatic konpeito candy.

For everyday miso soup and simmered dishes.
"Rolled yuba"

"Rolled Yuba" is made by rolling up dried flat yuba several times. It can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes, such as in your daily miso soup, simmered dishes, stews, and hotpots.

Not only is it lightweight, it is also a masterpiece that fully captures the essence of Kyoto.

Sakuma's Milk Series
"Matcha Milk" made with Uji matcha

Introducing "Matcha Milk" made with Uji matcha from Sakuma's classic Milk series! Crispy millefeuille is wrapped in Uji matcha candy with a perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness, so you can enjoy two delicious flavors in one.

Tea only available in Kyoto!
"Fukujuen" Kyoto Limited Edition Famous Tea Series

Kyoto Fukujuen is a tea shop founded in Kyoto in 1790 by the founder, Fukui Iyemon. Fukujuen, which has such a long history, also sells tea that is only available in Kyoto. The tea is themed around famous places in Kyoto and allows you to feel the atmosphere of Kyoto, making it a great souvenir for people from overseas.

Packed with the elegance of Kyoto!
"Zarame cotton candy"

Cotton candy from "Zarame," a cotton candy specialty store in Arashiyama, Kyoto, is a great souvenir! Zarame's cotton candy is made with a unique flavor developed from sugar, and uses organic ingredients that are made in Japan, such as matcha from Kyoto and high-quality black soybean kinako from Tamba. You can enjoy the elegant taste and fluffy texture.

They come in a variety of flavors, including matcha kintoki and sakura milk, and are visually appealing.

In addition, the cotton candy sticks are made from bamboo from Kyoto, which contributes to environmental conservation by using thinning materials from the bamboo forest.

This time, we have selected souvenirs that can be purchased on a budget of 500 yen. All of them have a Kyoto feel to them, but are also easy on the wallet and delicious.

Please use this as a reference when making your selection.