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Japanese confectionery shop in Uji, Kyoto
What should I order at Surugaya Keihan Uji Station?
What to order
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Matcha Ice Cream
Highly praised multiple times for its perfect balance of rich, authentic matcha flavor with a slightly bitter yet refreshing taste. Customers noted it is not overly sweet or greasy, making it a must-try dessert with a reasonable price around ¥300-400.
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Matcha Dango (Tea Dumplings)
Frequently recommended for its chewy texture and intense matcha flavor. Reviewers highlighted the two-layer structure with a soft inner mochi that enhances the matcha aroma. It is described as having a perfect balance of subtle sweetness and bitterness, making it a standout traditional Japanese sweet.
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Matcha Yokan
Mentioned as a highly recommended item alongside dango. The yokan is noted for its strong matcha flavor and is suggested as a great complement or alternative sweet.
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Apple Pie
Described as heavenly and tasty by a reviewer, adding variety to the traditional Japanese sweets offered by the restaurant.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM to 6 PM |
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| Tuesday | 9:30 AM to 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM to 6 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM to 6 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM to 6 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM to 6 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM to 6 PM |
About Surugaya Keihan Uji Station
Traditional-style snack shop stocking green teas, dumplings, matcha ice cream & foodie souvenirs.
Amenities
Planning
- Quick visit
Payments
- Debit cards
- PayPay
- Credit cards
Frequently asked
What is Surugaya Keihan Uji Station known for?
It is best known for dango and tea dumplings, especially matcha dango and cha dango that reviewers describe as chewy, rich in matcha flavor, and not too sweet. People also frequently mention the matcha soft serve and minazuki as standout traditional sweets.
What dishes are most recommended at Surugaya Keihan Uji Station?
Reviewers most often recommend the matcha dango, cha dango, and the matcha ice cream, with several saying the ice cream is smooth, creamy, and very flavorful. The ice cream and dango combo is also a common pick, especially when ordered together for around 500 yen.
What is the atmosphere like at Surugaya Keihan Uji Station?
The shop has a traditional snack-shop feel and is suited to a quick dessert stop rather than a long meal. Reviews mention friendly, service-minded staff and a small place where you can sit and enjoy sweets, including on a hot afternoon after walking around Uji.
Is Surugaya Keihan Uji Station good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers repeatedly call the prices reasonable, with individual items like dango around 120 yen and matcha ice cream around 300 to 400 yen. A dango and ice cream set is often mentioned at 500 yen, which many reviewers felt was a good deal for the quality.
Is Surugaya Keihan Uji Station a quick stop, and when is it best to visit?
The shop is marked for a quick visit, and reviews suggest it is especially appealing as a light tea-time stop or a cooling dessert break. It can be a good choice on warm afternoons, when people want to sit briefly and have matcha ice cream or dango near Uji Station.
