Posted On: March 29th 2026, 10:21 pm
Here are the top matcha desserts to find in Japan:
✅Matcha Soft Serve & Gelato: A must-try staple with a rich, slightly bitter flavor, often sold on street corners.
✅Matcha Parfaits: Tall glasses featuring layers of matcha soft serve, matcha jelly, cake, and red bean paste.
✅Matcha Tiramisu & Cakes: Creamy, modern options include tiramisu, roll cakes, and mille crepe cakes.
✅Matcha Daifuku & Mochi: Soft, chewy rice cakes filled with matcha-flavored cream or red bean paste.
✅Matcha Anmitsu: A traditional dessert with agar jelly, red bean paste, and matcha syrup.
✅Matcha Kakigori (Shaved Ice): A popular summer treat drizzled with thick matcha syrup and condensed milk.
✅Matcha Pudding & Custard: Smooth, chilled puddings that offer a light, creamy matcha taste.
✅Matcha Souvenirs: Packaged treats like matcha langue de chat (cookie) and Matcha Dorayaki (pancake sandwich)
My favourite picks where you can shop from in KYOTO🇯🇵
1. Gion Kinana
2. Gion Tokuya
3. Gion Komori
4. Saryo Tsujiri Gion Main Store
5. Kagizen Yoshifusa
6. KEZURIHIYA Kyoto Gion
7. Kinno Yuritei
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