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Anko shop in Kyoto, Tomatsuan’s special “An butter” single-use size is now available

2022.01.17

“Miyako Matsuan” has been popular for many years as “Kyoto Ankoya”. Released a small case set to an amount that can be eaten up in order to solve the problem that “it cannot be used up even if it is opened”.

For use in outdoor scenes and as a small gift for bread lovers.

You can freely arrange and enjoy it, such as adding it to baked goods and ice cream as well as freshly baked bread. Since the case is lightweight with a small amount of 72 g per piece, it can be used in outdoor scenes such as picnics and camping. There is also a gift box containing 3 pieces, making it easy to use as a gift.

Product name: An butter
Contents: 72g
Best-by date: 180 days from the date of manufacture
Price: 1 piece 250 yen (excluding tax), 270 yen (8% including tax)
4 pieces 1,100 yen (tax excluded), 1,188 yen (8% including tax)
Sale: Tsumatsuan Main Store (Official online store will be on sale in January)
Period: Year-round

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Tomatsuan Main Store

Location: 709 Shimohachimonji, Horikawa Sanjo Shimohachimonji, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City 1F, Sanjo Horikawa, Toichibankan
Business hours: AM10: 00-PM6: 30 / Cafe Last Order PM5: 00
*For the time being, the cafe is open only on weekends and holidays
Regular holiday: 1st Wednesday (2nd by month)
TEL: 075-811-9288

KYOTO TOWER SANDO Store

Location: Kyoto Tower Building 1F, 721-1 Higashishiokojicho, Shichijo-dori, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
Business hours: AM9: 00-PM9: 00 * Same as facility business hours
Regular holiday: None
TEL: 075-708-5198
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