Zen Kashoin, a traditional Japanese confectionery shop based in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward, has launched a new product called "Kiki" (綺貴). This special sweet combines their signature kanten confections with three varieties of chocolate, creating an elegant fusion of traditional and modern flavors.
The product is now available at Zen Kashoin's Kyoto Muromachi flagship store starting January 25, 2026, and through their online shop starting January 20, 2026.
Product Features
"Kiki" features five vibrant kanten confections that have been slowly candied to achieve their brilliant colors, each carefully hand-coated with one of three chocolate varieties.
- Kanten Confections (5 flavors): Peach, Mint, Lemon, Violet, Orange
- Chocolate Varieties (3 types): Raspberry Chocolate, White Chocolate, Sweet Chocolate
Each piece offers a unique flavor combination, with chocolates carefully selected to complement the delicate taste of the kanten sweets.
Packaging and Set Contents
Paulownia Wood Box
The box features hologram foil stamping of the confection's silhouette on the lid, making it a truly special presentation. When opened, the colorful array of sweets creates an exciting visual experience.
What's Included
- 1 box of Kiki (10 pieces)
- 1 shopping bag
The shopping bag features a design inspired by flower pattern frames, with a simple and elegant black-and-white color scheme. The gold-colored metal clasp on the handle adds a luxurious touch, making it perfect for gift-giving.
Product Details
Product Name: Kiki (綺貴)
Price: ¥2,214 (tax included / base price ¥2,050)
Contents: 1 box of Kiki (10 pieces), 1 shopping bag
Online Shop
Sales Period: January 20, 2026 to mid-March (scheduled)
Kyoto Muromachi Flagship Store
Sales Period: January 25, 2026 to mid-March (scheduled)
About Zen Kashoin
Zen Kashoin Kyoto Muromachi flagship store opened in August 2009 on Muromachi Street in Kyoto, where traditional kimono merchants have long been established. The shop's name embodies the spirit of welcoming guests with a heart full of flowers and offering confections that showcase authentic flavors.
This rare Kyoto townhouse, built in 1700 (Genroku 13), features a wide frontage. Beyond the noren curtain, visitors enter the earthen floor lobby where the atmosphere of the Edo period remains intact with its cooking stove and stone pavement. The shop sells freshly made confections prepared in the adjoining workshop. The adjoining tea room, with views of the inner garden and the lingering scent of tea, offers a relaxing retreat.
Inside the Shop
Tea Room Menu
The tea room offers seasonal menus that can be enjoyed with all five senses alongside the changing scenery throughout the four seasons.
Gallery SUGATA
The adjoining Gallery SUGATA hosts special exhibitions and permanent displays by artists whose work suits the space.
Store Information
Kyoto Muromachi Flagship Store
Address: 271-1 Takoyakushicho, Muromachi-dori Nijo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-0021
Phone: 075-241-3300
Hours: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Closed: 2nd and 4th Mondays (closed the following day if Monday is a holiday)
Access: 6-minute walk from Exit 2 of Karasuma Oike Station (Kyoto Municipal Subway)
For more details, please visit the official website
Official Website: https://zen-kashoin.com/
Online Shop: https://zenkashoin-shop.com/
Instagram: @zenkashoin (https://www.instagram.com/zenkashoin/)
