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Matcha drinks to enjoy at the fair, Kyoto sushi to choose for a meal, and autumn sweets to take home: Kashiwa Takashimaya’s Kyoto Fair (大京都展) runs from October 28 to November 3, 2026. Food is on basement level B2, while the main crafts display is on the third floor. The final day closes at 5 p.m.
The practical choice is where to start. Hatoya Ryoyosha and Higashiyama Saryo have eat-in desserts, Izuu brings its mackerel sushi, and the crafts selection includes sheep designs for the coming zodiac year.
Check the official Kyoto Fair page before visiting for regular opening hours and any updates.
Dates, floors and practical details
| Event | Kyoto Fair at Kashiwa Takashimaya (柏高島屋) |
|---|---|
| Dates | Wednesday, October 28–Tuesday, November 3, 2026. November 3 is a public holiday. |
| Closing time | 5 p.m. on the final day. Regular daily hours are not specified in the announcement; check the official page. |
| Food | Main Building, Takashimaya B2 event hall |
| Crafts | Main Building, third floor: Takashimaya POP UP SPACE Furari / The Room (高島屋 POP UP SPACE ふらり・ザ・ルーム) |
| Floor exception | Eirakuya’s zodiac hand towel is listed at the B2 event hall. |
| Organizer | Takashimaya Co., Ltd. (株式会社髙島屋) |
| Admission and address | Not specified in the announcement. Confirm with the official site before visiting. |
Matcha drinks and desserts: what to eat at the fair
For something to enjoy during your visit, start with the items explicitly marked for eat-in consumption. Other sweets are listed separately below; the announcement does not give seating arrangements or last-order times.
Hatoya Ryoyosha: drinks with warabi mochi
Hatoya Ryoyosha (八十八良葉舎) offers two eat-in drinks. The warabi mochi matcha latte float is ¥1,500 per cup, and the warabi mochi Hatoya shake is ¥1,600 per cup.
The same vendor also has matcha dango, priced at ¥1,380 for three skewers, with on-site preparation demonstrations.
Higashiyama Saryo: soft serve or a whole roll cake
Kyoto Higashiyama Saryo (京都・東山茶寮) lists Uji matcha soft serve with fresh cream at ¥880 each for eat-in consumption.
Its Uji matcha Mont Blanc roll cake is sold as a whole roll for ¥1,951. This is a separate item from the eat-in soft serve.
For another Japanese café topic to browse, see our Starbucks Japan × Pokémon drinks and merchandise guide; check that article’s dates separately from this fair.
Autumn sweets and gifts: compare portions before choosing
Oimatsu: individual seasonal sweets
Oimatsu (有職菓子御調進所 老松) offers individual sweets, making this a useful stop if you prefer choosing a few pieces to buying a whole cake. Kuri Shibori and Kinshu are both listed with preparation demonstrations.
| Sweet | Portion and price |
|---|---|
| Kuri Shibori (栗しぼり) | 1 piece: ¥573; demonstration |
| Kinshu (錦秋) | 1 piece: ¥540; demonstration |
| Inoko Mochi (亥の子餅) | 1 piece: ¥519 |
| Saigiku (彩菊) | 1 piece: ¥519 |
Malebranche: two versions of Cha no Ka
Kyoto Kitayama Malebranche (京都 北山 マールブランシュ) brings two versions of its matcha confection. Cha no Ka Usuyaki (茶の菓うすやき) costs ¥1,201 for eight pieces, while Cha no Ka (茶の菓) costs ¥1,521 for eight pieces. The announcement highlights their different textures.
Fujinami: mixed dango and warabi mochi
Kyo Dango Fujinami (京だんご 藤菜美) has preparation demonstrations and two assortments. The dango set contains five skewers each of zenzai, matcha and mitarashi for ¥1,850. The warabi mochi assortment combines kinako, matcha and brown sugar varieties in one box for ¥1,350.
Aoiya: an ohagi assortment available in limited quantities each day
Aoiya Yakimochi Sohonpo (葵家やきもち総本舗) lists its Kyoto ohagi tasting set at ¥861 for five pieces, with 50 sets available per day. Preparation demonstrations are also listed. If this is your main reason for visiting, keep the daily limit in mind rather than assuming it will remain available all day.
More boxed sweets and baked goods
| Vendor | Item and announced price |
|---|---|
| Kyosendo (京煎堂) | Matcha chiffon cake: ¥1,620 for one boxed whole cake |
| Grand Marble (グランマーブル) | Gion Tsujiri Matcha Kuromitsu (祇園辻利抹茶くろみつ): ¥1,620 each; listed as a Gion flagship-store exclusive item |
| Jouvencelle (京洋菓子司 ジュヴァンセル) | Petit Sandwich set (プチサンド3個セット): ¥1,080 for three pieces; limited to 30 sets per day |
The official food selection is the place to check for updates before deciding what to buy.
Sushi and bento: options for a meal
The savory selection includes Izuu’s Kyoto sushi, pickle sushi and several bento boxes. Portion sizes matter here: some sushi comes in both full and smaller servings, so check the quantity alongside the price.
Izuu sushi, with preparation demonstrations
Izuu (いづう) lists the following selections:
| Sushi | Portion and price |
|---|---|
| Mackerel sushi (鯖姿寿司) | Full roll, serving two: ¥5,940 One serving, 5 pieces: ¥2,970 |
| Thick sushi roll (太巻き寿司) | Full roll, 8 pieces: ¥3,456 4 pieces: ¥1,890 |
| Kyoto inari sushi (京いなり寿司) | 4 pieces: ¥1,620 |
| Grilled conger eel sushi (焼穴子寿司) | Full roll, 10 pieces: ¥4,320 One serving, 5 pieces: ¥2,160 |
Bento and pickle sushi
| Vendor | Selection and price |
|---|---|
| Tankuma Kitamise Main Store (たん熊北店 本店) | Autumn bento (秋彩弁当): ¥3,240 per box |
| Nishiri (京つけもの 西利) | Kyoto pickle sushi and inari assortment: ¥1,201 for 8 pieces; demonstration |
| Kyoryori Sakon (京料理 佐近) | Wild sea bream bento with kombu-cured fish and sesame dressing: ¥1,998 per box; demonstration |
| Torimatsu (とり松) | Amino specialty barazushi: ¥1,296 per box; demonstration |
| Kyoto Gakoin (京都 雅幸胤) | Three-variety Saikyo-yaki bento: ¥1,080 per box; demonstration |
| Daitokuji Saikiya (大徳寺さいき家) | Eel and dashimaki omelet bento: ¥2,106 per box; demonstration |
For a separate everyday dining option, our KFC Japan Original Chicken Burger guide covers that menu’s announced prices and changes.
Sheep-themed crafts: remember the floor change
Most of the featured crafts are on the third floor, separate from the B2 food hall. The selection includes sheep motifs for the coming zodiac year, from a hand towel to metal accessories.
| Maker | Featured item |
|---|---|
| Eirakuya Hosotsuji Ihee Shoten (永楽屋 細辻󠄀伊兵衛商店) | Zodiac Sheep tenugui hand towel (干支 未): ¥3,740. This item is at the B2 event hall. |
| Kazariya Kagami (かざりや鏡) | Silver sheep zodiac netsuke with rose quartz: ¥9,020. Listed as a first-time exhibitor. |
| Kyo Zogan Nakajima Zogan (京ぞうがん中嶋象嵌) | Sheep pin brooches: ¥16,500 for the design shown on the right in the official announcement; ¥13,200 for the design on the left. |
Use the official crafts section to see the brooch designs before choosing. For another exhibition to consider separately, browse our Ghibli Park Exhibition guide covering Osaka, Yokosuka and Kyoto, and check the dates for your preferred venue.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Kashiwa Takashimaya Kyoto Fair?
- It runs from October 28 to November 3, 2026. The final day closes at 5 p.m.; regular daily opening hours are not specified in the announcement.
- Are the food and crafts on the same floor?
- Food is at the Main Building B2 event hall. The main crafts display is on the third floor at Takashimaya POP UP SPACE Furari / The Room. Eirakuya’s zodiac hand towel is listed on B2.
- Can I eat desserts at the fair?
- Hatoya Ryoyosha’s two featured drinks and Higashiyama Saryo’s fresh-cream Uji matcha soft serve are explicitly listed for eat-in consumption. Seating arrangements and last-order times are not specified.
- Which sweets have daily limits?
- Aoiya’s five-piece Kyoto ohagi set is limited to 50 sets per day. Jouvencelle’s three-piece Petit Sandwich set is limited to 30 sets per day.
- Is admission free, and do the prices include tax?
- The supplied announcement does not specify an admission fee or the tax treatment of the listed prices. Check the official event information or ask the store before visiting.
Source: Takashimaya’s official press release, published October 27, 2026. For visiting details, consult the Kashiwa Takashimaya Kyoto Fair page.
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