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Refueling at a teahouse said to be the birthplace of mitarashi dango
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Refueling at a teahouse said to be the birthplace of mitarashi dango

About this spot

Kamo Mitarashi Chaya (加茂みたらし茶屋), near the approach to Shimogamo Shrine, is a long-established teahouse said to be one of the birthplaces of mitarashi dango. The fragrantly grilled dumplings coated in a sweet-savory syrup offer a welcome sweetness for legs tired from walking. You can rest on the tatami seating and recharge your energy for the afternoon's water play. It is a spot just right for a family break, where you can taste a quintessentially Kyoto Japanese sweet.

Season & hours

Name: 宝が池公園 子どもの楽園 親水空間

Date & time: 5/30 (Sat)–9/27 (Sun)(毎週金曜定休・清掃点検のため)

Venue: 京都府京都市左京区上高野流田町8・宝が池公園子どもの楽園

宝が池公園の「子どもの楽園 親水空間」は、無料で楽しめる水遊び場です。2026年は5月30日(土)から9月27日(日)まで利用でき、清掃点検のため毎週金曜日は休みとなります。浅い流れや水の広場が中心なので、まだ泳げない小さな子どもでも安心して水にふれることができます。周囲は緑豊かな宝が池公園の一角で、木陰も多く、水遊びの合間に涼みながら休憩できるのもうれしいポイントです。近所のおでかけ先として気軽に立ち寄れる、家族に人気のスポットです。

Tips

料金は無料ですが、着替えの場所や設備の詳細は事前に京都市の公式情報で確認しておくと安心です。金曜日は清掃点検のため利用できないので、訪問日を事前に確認しましょう。水は浅いとはいえ目を離さず、レジャーシートを敷いて休憩スペースを確保しておくと過ごしやすくなります。

Source: kyoto-ga.jp

Tips

It is within walking distance of the approach to Shimogamo Shrine. It can get crowded at lunchtime, so visiting slightly off-peak makes it easier to find a relaxed seat. Takeout is also available, so eating it at the park as a snack is another good option.

Best time to visit

About 45 minutes. Visiting slightly off lunchtime makes it easier to get a seat and is recommended

Access & map

53 Shimogamo Matsunoki-cho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 606-0816

Model course featuring this spot

2026 Takaragaike Park (宝が池公園) Children's Paradise Water Play Area Full-Day Course

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