Chashoh Shimizuippoen Kyoto Main store

Shimizu Ippoen cafe in Kyoto is an absolute dessert and drink haven! I can’t get enough of their heavenly treats and refreshing beverages. From their beautifully presented matcha parfaits to their financier, every dessert is a work of art that tastes as good as it looks. The cozy ambiance and attent...ive service make the experience even more enjoyable. If you have a sweet tooth like me, Shimizu Ippoen cafe is a must-visit destination in Kyoto. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed!

Visited November 2023

I finally had a chance to try the espuma styled matcha kakigori here & all my hopes & dreams for this were realised 😆. Yes, it’s got that matcha bitterness, that’s why you are also given sweetened adzuki & condensed milk to add. The espuma is so smooth. You also get wonderfully chewy shiratama dango... for texture. I highly recommend this dish to any matcha lover when visiting Kyoto (it is a bit of a trek from JR Kyoto, but if you like temple hopping, there are a bunch on the way). They also serve savoury items like tuna chazuke (smelled so good) as well as other delightful matcha based delights.

Visited June 2019

I came here for kakigori and was not disappointed, I cannot comment on anything other than the kakigori, but to be honest you'd be crazy to go here and not have it haha.

Visited April 2019

Walking back from Tofukuji-temple, this little shop like place got my attention. Through the window, I saw a gigantic ice-cream parfait, and I saw some eating Ochazuke with fish on top of rice. My husband and I were a bit hungry but not that hungry... We decided to have snack at this shop. It turned... out that this was one of those well-known green tea ice cream place. Both of us had small portion of ice cream parfait. They were excellent. They make the ice cream fresh. The next time, I will try a larger size parfait!

Visited November 2017

Close to a bus stop and on our way back from the Tofukuji temple complex it was about the 5th time we went there... it is a lovely small place with very friendly staff. We had to wait a bit since the popularity went up rapidly and for a good reason! If you like sweet desert like dishes all made with... various kinds of tea you are at THE place. I had a bowl of tuna with rice first which was very tasty. There are just 2 dishes like this, all the rest is more the sweet, tea, ice cream stuff. The ice with a creamy layer of green tea was very good and is a popular dish. Love this place very much! Its just good!

Visited July 2017