
Saryo Housen is a Kyoto traditional Japanese tea house for sweets, with warabi mochi, sake, garden views, and Tabelog 100 #85 in 2023.
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- Address
- Japan, 〒606-0861 Kyoto, Sakyo Ward, Shimogamo Nishitakagicho, 25
- Phone
- +81757121270
- Website
- housendo.com

Warabi mochi and Tabelog 100
Warabi mochi anchors Saryo Housen’s traditional Japanese tea house and sweets focus. Tabelog placed it at No. 85 in its 2023 Restaurant 100 with 3.9 points.
Garden outlook and historic building
Garden outlooks shape the visit, with a historic building setting and quiet atmosphere. Leisurely pacing and all-day use suit a calm stop built around conversation.
Hosendo, casual dress, and sake
Hosendo operates this casual Sakyo Ward address at Shimogamo Nishitakagicho. Casual service and dress keep planning simple alongside sake.
Recognition, Side-by-Side
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saryo Housen | Traditional Japanese Tea House and Sweets | $$ | , | Sakyō |
| Tasuki Pass The Baton | Traditional Japanese Tea Room & Kakigori | $$ | , | Gion |
| ZEN CAFE | Japanese Sweets Café | $$ | , | Higashiyama |
| é«å°å¯º åä¹ å³ | Shojin Ryori (Buddhist Temple Cuisine) | , | Higashiyama | |
| Kyoto Tonkatsu Katsuda Shijokarasuma | Traditional Japanese Tonkatsu | $$ | , | Shimogyō |
| Ore no Ramen Appare Ya | Japanese Ramen | $$ | , | Joyo |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Tabelog 100 #85 · No. 85
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe - WEST - 2023
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- Quiet
- Cozy
- Elegant
- Classic
- Intimate
- Solo
- Casual Hangout
- Garden
- Historic Building
- Sake Program
- Garden
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 10 AM–4:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 10 AM–4:30 PM
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 10 AM–4:30 PM
- Saturday
- 10 AM–4:30 PM
- Sunday
- 10 AM–4:30 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Tranquil and relaxing atmosphere in a historic tatami room machiya with soft natural light from the garden view.















