Mijune Pak

"Ryokujuan Shimizu is one of the few remaining artisan konpeito shops in Kyoto, if not the only one. The flavours are unique like Jersey milk, and shiso, and you can sample before you buy."

Today, Kyoto, Tomorrow

"They melt in your mouth leaving a gentle sweetness."

Jessica Famularo

"Kyoto-based confectioner Rokujuan Shimizu is the most famous for its colorful, high quality konpeito candies, and lines for the candy can extend out the door."

Wa-Oh! JAPAN

"No matter which flavor you choose, they're rich and aromatic, earning them the name of being one of Japan's best products."

Cate Pearce

"At Ryokujuan Shimizu, the finished product is so imbued with originality that they have created truly unique kinds of konpeitō."

Chiaki Imanaka

"Of course, the taste is very delicious."