The Shogo-in district in Sakyo Ward is where the wagashi (traditional Japanese confectionery) "Shogoin Yatsuhashi" and the dishes "Shogoin Daikon" (daikon radish), "Shogoin Kabu" (turnip) and "Shogoin Kyuri" (cucumber) originated.
左京区聖護院地区は、和菓子の聖護院八ツ橋や、京野菜の聖護院大根・聖護院かぶ・聖護院きゅうり発祥の地。