Jiu Sweets

Located in Kuze Kamikuzecho in Kyoto’s Minami Ward, Jiu Sweets is a patisserie dedicated entirely to takeout, offering freshly made cakes and an array of baked goods. Among its chilled cakes, the shop has earned particular praise for its fresh whipped cream, notable for its clean sweetness and light finish. Soft and never heavy, it allows even a whole cake to be enjoyed with ease. Alongside choux pastries filled with smooth cream and classic shortcakes, the counter also features rich yet never cloying chocolate cakes and chocolate cakes made with buttercream.

Textural Cookies and Baked Goods

Alongside the display cases of cakes, the shelves of assorted baked goods merit just as much attention. Offerings include lemon cookies with a satisfying crunch of lemon peel and sugar crystals, fragrant toasted coconut cookies, and sesame and cocoa varieties, each bringing its own distinct character. Light baked meringues that dissolve effortlessly to leave a sweet-tart aftertaste, as well as deeply rich chocolate pound cakes, are frequent choices for gifts or to accompany tea.

The shop operates exclusively for takeout with no dine-in seating, and payment is cash only. It is a dependable stop whether you are arranging a celebratory whole cake or simply picking up a few wrapped baked treats for an everyday sweet.