Originating in Kyōto, 'kuzukiri' (くずきり) is a dish of noodles made from starch-rich kudzu root. Enjoyed in the hot summer months, kuzukiri is typically served cold with a brown-sugar syrup.
Kudzu has long been considered to have medicinal properties, helping with circulation.
Dolls are displayed for Hina Matsuri in Kyoto until the end of March.
Kagizen is famed for its kuzukiri.
Camellia flower displayed in Kagizen.
Kuzukiri, a noodle-like sweet dessert.
A rather adorable window display at Kagizen Yoshifusa (鍵善良房), anticipating the Miyako Odori (都をどり), the most well-known of the hanamachi spring dances🥰
Small maiko dolls in the window of Kagizen confectioners.
The Miyako Odori.
Small maiko dolls in the window of Kagizen confectioners.
Small maiko dolls in the window of Kagizen confectioners.