Exclusive to the Museum Shop: Adorable Sweets and Drinks Available at Kyoto's Wakuden no Mori

Do you know Wakuden no Mori?

Have you heard of "Wakuden no Mori," created by the high-end Kyoto restaurant Wakuden in 2007?

Wakuden no Mori is a vast and green land located in Kyotango City, in the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture facing the Sea of Japan,

where rice, vegetables, and other crops are cultivated.

Within this site, there are restaurants, workshops, and museums, making it a popular tourist destination known for its continuous flow of visitors.＊

Designed by the world-renowned architect Tadao Ando＊

Wakuden no Mori is also famous for being designed by the world-renowned architect Tadao Ando.＊

Tadao Ando is an honorary professor at the University of Tokyo and has created various buildings, stations, churches, temples, and shops, such as Omotesando Hills, JR Universal City Station, and the Benesse House Museum on Naoshima, earning him the title of "ANDO of the World."

At Wakuden no Mori, he designed prominent buildings using the technique of wooden boards, and

a corridor featuring exposed concrete.＊

(Buildings that utilize concrete are one of Tadao Ando's specialties!)

Focus on the "House in the Forest" within the site!

Within the grounds of Wakuden no Mori, there is an art museum called "House in the Forest."＊

The House in the Forest is a museum filled with works painted by the famous artist Mitsumasa Anno.

Mitsumasa Anno's paintings are characterized by a gentle touch that brings about a calming world view.＊

He has published many picture books, so perhaps some of you have read his works when you were younger.♩

The cute sweets and drinks available exclusively there＊

At the "House in the Forest," there are adorable sweets and drinks packaged with designs by Mitsumasa Anno that can only be purchased there.♩

Here are candies wrapped in warm illustrations and red thread.＊

The watercolor-like illustrations are absolutely lovely, with various designs available.＊

Inside, there are candies that resemble nostalgic drop candies.

And here is a bottle of tea labeled for a boy and a girl.＊

The design is so cute that you won't want to throw it away after finishing!♡

Please make sure to visit Wakuden no Mori＊

Designed by Tadao Ando, Wakuden no Mori is a famous tourist destination in Kyoto that you must visit at least once.

In particular, the cute sweets and drinks by Mitsumasa Anno available at the House in the Forest

are exclusive items from the museum shop, so when you go, you'll want to get some for yourself and as souvenirs.♩

If you visit Kyoto, be sure to stop by Wakuden no Mori too!＊

➡ Here is the official website of Wakuden no Mori＊