‘Kirakudo’ is located about a 5-minute walk in the opposite direction from Keihan Fushimi Inari Station, away from Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine.
Look for the red sign and lantern with ‘Kirakudo’ written!
In addition to takoyaki, there are other options such as the traditional Kyoto-style okonomiyaki called “betayaki” (400Yen) and karaage (fried chicken) (100Yen and up). You can also enjoy a meal inside the shop.
You can of course take away as well.
Store’s Information
Kirakudou
Keihan Fushimi Inari Station
〒612-0019 京都府京都市伏見区深草平田町
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No fixed off days
11:00～Sold Out
090-8164-1168(Phone order available)
1 for…40Yen（Purchased from 3pcs onwards. No Maximum limit）
You can choose seasoning from regular sauce, spicy sauce, salt, and ponzu.
Additionally, you can choose to have with or without mayonnaise.
Local Community-Oriented! Kirakudo’s Commitments
Kirakudo’s Commitments
The commitment of “Kirakudo” lies in being community-oriented and offering affordable prices! 80% of their customers are regulars.
The interior is filled with numerous photos of customers, creating a warm and homely atmosphere that adds to the enjoyment
Furthermore, with a high school located in front of the shop, the owner expressed the intention to keep all menu priced incredibly low so that “high school students and nearby young children can easily afford them.” This was quite surprising.
The owner mentioned, “Due to the impact of rising prices, we had to increase some prices this year,” but even so, the takoyaki is still astonishingly affordable at just 40 yen per piece! It’s an exceptional price.
Moreover, the exterior is crispy, with tender interior, and rich sauce. It is indeed a flavor that might be perfect for hungry high school students!
Where does the shop name ‘kirakudo orginated
The origin of the shop name “Kirakudo” came from the nearby apartment ‘Kirakuso’ This connection highlights that it is a takoyaki shop deeply rooted in the local community.
What does takoyaki signify for the shop owner?
When asked about the significance of takoyaki for the shop owner, they modestly responded, “It’s my partner in work, and we’re enjoying it together.”
Before starting the takoyaki shop, it seems the owner used to run a bento shop. This shop has been in the same state for about 30 years now.
The shop owner was a wonderful person overflowing with love for takoyaki!
Summary
We’ve summarized information about “Kirakudo,” located near Keihan Fushimi Inari Station.
Even though it is described as being locally oriented, tourists are also more than welcome! The owner’s personality, along with the warm atmosphere of the shop, makes it a heartwarming takoyaki place.
If you’re interested, please do visit and experience it for yourself!
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