camelliakyoto OP , 1 month ago As the curtain falls on the Aoi Matsuri, the teahouse sweets are also exchanged, reflecting the onset of Kyōto's greenest season. Kaede-mochi ((楓もち) are emblazoned with a young maple leaf, the subtle yellows and greens within hinting at late spring. #Kyoto #Japan #和菓子 #wagashi #teaceremony #茶道 #matcha #抹茶 #楓もち A heron rest amongst the verdant leaves at Eikan-do. Nao-san enjoys the lush green garden at Omuro-tei, a villa close to Ninna-ji temple. Kaede-mochi are a traditional sweet emblazoned with a maple leaf, signifying the fresh leaves of late spring. A soft rice cake dough is wrapped around sweet bean paste.
As the curtain falls on the Aoi Matsuri, the teahouse sweets are also exchanged, reflecting the onset of Kyōto's greenest season.
Kaede-mochi ((楓もち) are emblazoned with a young maple leaf, the subtle yellows and greens within hinting at late spring.
#Kyoto #Japan #和菓子 #wagashi #teaceremony #茶道 #matcha #抹茶 #楓もち
A heron rest amongst the verdant leaves at Eikan-do. Nao-san enjoys the lush green garden at Omuro-tei, a villa close to Ninna-ji temple. Kaede-mochi are a traditional sweet emblazoned with a maple leaf, signifying the fresh leaves of late spring. A soft rice cake dough is wrapped around sweet bean paste.