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Kyoto Cafe Special

[2024] 20 recommended cafes in Kyoto! From stylish and popular cafes to pure coffee shops!

Kyoto is a battleground of cafes. There is a wide variety of unique cafes, from old established pure coffee shops with a retro atmosphere, to stores where you can enjoy special coffee and tea, to renovated traditional townhouses, to cutting-edge stores with a sense of style. In this issue, Leaf editorial staff carefully selects and recommends cafes. Find your favorite and spend a special time there.

Contents of this article

1.
[Kyoto Black Tea and Baked Goods at Mar Blanche Romain Forest Cafe (Kyoto Station)
2.
The timelessly loved matcha parfait at Saryotsujiri (Kyoto Station)
3.
Enjoy a new sensory treat with Kyoto's bonsai at FUKUNAGA901 [Kyoto Station].
4.
A cup of coffee at aotake, a traditional Kyoto machiya café (near Kyoto Station)
5.
A peaceful time spent in an extraordinary space - Home-roasted coffee and exquisite cream puffs at Walden Woods Kyoto (Kawaramachi area)
6.
An unforgettable moment at "Cafe Soiree," a fusion of history and beauty [Kawaramachi].
7.
Traditional European sweets served in a classical space designated as a tangible cultural property [Francois Tea Room] (Kawaramachi)
8.
Home-roasted coffee and freshly baked bread at RUFF, a chic bakery-cafe in a renovated machiya townhouse.
9.
A must-see for chestnut lovers! [Ultra-fine brocade mont blanc at Saori, specializing in Japanese chestnuts [Kawaramachi].
10.
Enjoy Korean culture with donuts and coffee in hand at the popular café bar [Good morning RECORD BAR] (Kawaramachi)
11.
Home-roasted coffee at Ichikawaya Coffee, a 200-year-old machiya (traditional Kyoto townhouse) [Gion, Shimizu
12.
Enjoy a blissful moment that resonates with the senses at ZEN CAFE, a space where tradition and innovation merge【Gion, Shimizu
13.
Japanese tea café run by a long-established tea wholesaler [Gion KITAGAWA Hanbei] [Gion, Shimizu
14.
A special dish to be enjoyed at Harmonika, a dessert salon run by a French chef.
15.
Kinako Parfait (soybean flour parfait) at Kisho Karyo (Gion Main Store) [Gion, Shimizu
16.
KYOTO KEIZO OYATSU: A Tart Specializing in Seasonal Tastes [Around Nijo Castle] - Colorful and Exciting Fruit Tarts
17.
Excellent curry with a great impact at the popular sophisticated cafe SONGBIRD COFFEE (near Nijo Castle)
18.
Enjoy the seasonal scenery [Bread and Espresso and Arashiyama Garden "Espresso and"] [Arashiyama].
19.
Cute Parfaits and Authentic Pasta at Yojiya Cafe, a Long-established Aburatorigami (oil absorbent paper) Restaurant [Arashiyama].
20.
Cute and Delicious Handmade Kyo Waffle at kyocafe chacha (Arashiyama)

1.[Kyoto Black Tea and Baked Goods at Mar Blanche Romain Forest Cafe (Kyoto Station)

The "Mar Blanche Romantic Forest Cafe" on the 3rd floor of JR Kyoto Isetan is run by Mar Blanche, famous for its tea confections such as onoicha langdosha. The Kyoto black tea served here is a Mar Blanche original Japanese black tea born from the relationship with tea farmers nurtured through tea confections. From the cultivation of the tea leaves to the fermentation process, the tea is made with a lot of time and effort, resulting in a medium-bodied craft tea. It goes great with milk and butter. Enjoy a blissful tea time with Kyoto black tea.

Romantic Forest Gâteau Chocolat and Kyoto Black Tea

Kyoto black tea and baked cake dessert set for 1,700 yen. Kyoto black tea and moist, rich classic chocolate topped with fruit and vanilla ice cream. You can also choose from a selection of other baked cakes, such as a Japanese astringent chestnut and cognac-scented cake.

Interior view of Mar Blanche Roman Forest
Interior view of Mar Blanche Roman Forest

Malebranche Roman Forest Cafe

  • Malebranche Roman Forest Cafe
  • JR Kyoto Isetan 3F, Higashi-Shiokoji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture
  • Directly connected to each line "Kyoto Station"
  • Tel. 075-352-1111 (Main Representative of JR Kyoto Isetan)
  • 10:00-20:00 (LO/19:30)
  • 7 days a week
  • https://www.malebranche.co.jp/store/8385/

2. The timelessly loved matcha parfait at Saryotsujiri (Kyoto Station)

Saryo Tsujiri has been loved for a quarter of a century. The red bean paste is made from carefully selected azuki beans, and the exquisite sweetness of the red beans spreads its flavor and aroma in your mouth. The parfait, available only at JR Kyoto Isetan, is a delicious matcha parfait with a variety of mouthfeel and flavor, including matcha and vanilla ice cream, shiratama (white rice balls), green tea jelly, and anko (red bean paste). It is a perfect match for the matcha condensed milk sauce, which is served separately.

Saryo Tsujiri Green Tea Parfait

Kyo-Tsujiri Parfait - Maccha green tea - 1727 yen, available only at JR Kyoto Isetan. This lavish parfait includes matcha soft serve ice cream and matcha financier, allowing you to enjoy matcha to the fullest. The optional matcha condensed milk sauce gives it an even richer taste.

Interior view of Saryo Tsujiri
Saryo Tsujiri Exterior

tea ceremony cottage

  • left-over balance of payments
  • JR Kyoto Isetan 6F, Higashishioji-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • Directly connected to each line "Kyoto Station"
  • Tel. 075-352-1111 (Main Representative of JR Kyoto Isetan)
  • 10:00-20:00 (LO/19:30)
  • Irregular holidays
  • https://www.giontsujiri.co.jp/

3.Enjoy a new sensory treat with Kyoto's bonsai at FUKUNAGA901 [Kyoto Station].

FUKUNAGA901] offers sweets that stimulate all five senses. The "Yama" series parfaits are filled with seasonal fruits, and the artistic "Kyoto Bonsai" is made by laying real moss on a plate made of Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki porcelain. Enjoy the unforgettable sweets that look great on social networking sites.

fukunaga901 Bonsai in Kyoto

Bonsai of Kyoto, 1,600 yen. Enjoy the rich taste of matcha green tea by pouring molasses over the matcha tuile that has been crumbled with a spoon.

fukunaga901 interior view
fukunaga901 exterior

FUKUNAGA901

  • 901 Fugenaga
  • Kyoto Station Bldg. 8F, 901 Higashishioji-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • Directly connected to each line "Kyoto Station"
  • Tel. 075-342-0082
  • 10:00-20:00 (LO/19:30)
  • 7 days a week
  • https://fukunaga294.jp/index.html

4. A cup of coffee at aotake, a traditional Kyoto machiya café (near Kyoto Station)

Housed in a renovated 100-year-old machiya (traditional Kyoto townhouse), aotake is a small tea store near Kyoto Station that is like a little hideaway. The owner carefully selects teas to suit the changing flavors of each season, and selects teas for spring, summer, and fall, as well as Japanese teas such as gyokuro, which are carefully handpicked and grown by tea farmers. Find a cup of bliss in a space with the atmosphere of the ancient capital.

aotake Tea

Sencha Saemidori: 1,400 yen. Saemidori grown by Kenichiro Minato in Wazuka Town has a refined taste that combines a full-bodied flavor with a refreshing coolness.

aotake Interior
aotake exterior

aotake

  • green-cracking russula (Russula virescens)
  • 485 Zaimoku-cho, Shichijo-sagaru, Takakura-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 5 min. walk from Exit A5 of JR "Kyoto Station".
    8 minutes walk from Exit 1 of Keihan Shichijo Station, Keihan
  • Tel.070-2287-6866
  • 11:00-16:30 (LO/16:00)
    Saturday, Sunday, Holidays 11:00-17:00 (LO/16:30)
  • Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
  • http://kyoto.aotake-heigo.com/index.html

5. A peaceful time spent in an extraordinary space - Home-roasted coffee and exquisite cream puffs at Walden Woods Kyoto (Kawaramachi area)

Walden Woods Kyoto, tucked away in a quiet residential area, is a home-roasted coffee shop that continues to attract many people with its refined, white space. On the second floor, there is an open eat-in space where you can enjoy our coffee and sweets on stair-style bench seats. Newly introduced this year, the cream puff is a very popular item with a crispy outside and a rich custard cream filling. Enjoy a relaxing moment in this unreal space with the aroma of coffee in the air.

WALDEN Cream Puff Latte

Walden Cream Puff 300 yen and Cafe Latte 600 yen. The moderately sweet cream puffs go great with a milky café latte.

WALDEN Interior
WALDENWOOD Appearance

Walden Woods Kyoto

  • Walden Woods, Ky.
  • 508-1 Sakae-cho, Tominokoji Nishiiru, Hanaya-cho Dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
  • Six-minute walk from Gojo Subway Station (Exit 5)
  • Tel. 075-344-9009
  • 8:30-18:00
  • Irregular holidays
  • https://www.walden-woods.com/

6.An unforgettable moment at "Cafe Soiree," a fusion of history and beauty [Kawaramachi].

Café Soiree was established in 1948. The blue lighting that retains the atmosphere of the Showa period (1926-1989) creates a fantastic mood in this retro space that makes you feel as if you have stepped back in time. The store's name, "Soiree," means "evening party" in French, and the blue lighting that envelops the store as the sun sets creates a somewhat bewitching mood. 2025 will mark the 50th anniversary of the birth of the Jelly Punch, a five-colored jelly that shines like a jewel. The cups and glasses with illustrations by Seiji Togo, a master of beautiful women's paintings representing the Showa period, are another attraction. Enjoy an elegant moment in a retro atmosphere.

Cafe Soiree Jelly Punch

Jelly punch 750 yen. Fruits may vary depending on the season.

Cafe Soiree Interior
Cafe Soiree Appearance

Cafe soiree

  • Kissa Soiree
  • 95 Nishikiyamachi-dori Shijo Kameru Shinmachi, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture
  • 1 minute walk from Exit 1A of Hankyu "Kyoto Kawaramachi Station".
  • Tel.075-221-0351
  • 13:00-19:00 (LO/18:00)
    Saturday, Sunday, Holidays 13:00-19:30 (LO/18:30)

7.Traditional European sweets served in a classical space designated as a tangible cultural property [Francois Tea Room] (Kawaramachi)

The Francois Café was established in Kyoto in 1934. The appearance of a Western street corner and the interior decor inspired by the halls of a luxury cruise ship have remained unchanged from that time. The historic space where students discussed culture and freedom has been kept beautiful through careful maintenance once every 20 years. Now designated as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan, the semi-window coffee and homemade cakes in this historic place will make anyone feel like a lady or gentleman. Recommended for those who want to spend a relaxing time away from the hectic daily life.

Francois Coffee Shop Cheesecake

Rare cheese cake 700 yen. Rich cream cheese and fresh cream melt in your mouth.

Francois coffee shop Interior view
Francois coffee shop Exterior

Francois Tea Room

  • Francois kiss
  • 184 Funatocho, Shijo Shimoru, Nishikiyamachi-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
  • 1 minute walk from Hankyu "Kyoto Kawaramachi Station" Exit 1B
  • Tel.075-351-4042
  • 10:00-22:00 (Food LO/20:00, Drinks and cakes LO/21:30)

8.Home-roasted coffee and freshly baked bread at RUFF, a chic bakery-cafe in a renovated machiya townhouse.

A chic bakery café in a renovated machiya (traditional townhouse) that evokes the breath of the ancient capital. You can spend a relaxing time surrounded by the mellow aroma of home-roasted specialty coffee and freshly baked bread. Our specialty croissants and campagnes will make you happy the moment you taste them. For lunch, we recommend the homemade bread and coffee set. At night, enjoy homemade bread and alcohol to your heart's content in a quiet adult space.

RUFF Culinary Photography

Cassis marinated figs with prosciutto and mascarpone 880 yen

RUFF Interior view
Appearance of RUFF

RUFF

  • Luff
  • 564 Rukaiyacho, Takakura Dori Nishikikoji, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
  • 3 minutes walk from Exit 16 of "Karasuma" station on Hankyu line
  • Tel.075-746-2883
  • 11:00 - 21:00
    Monday and Thursday: ~18:00

9.A must-see for chestnut lovers! [Ultra-fine brocade mont blanc at Saori, specializing in Japanese chestnuts [Kawaramachi].

Located along the Kamo River, this store specializing in brocade mont blanc attracts a long line of customers. The name "Mont-Blanc" is fitting of the word "Sa," meaning thin, transparent silk, and the word "Ori," meaning "woven," made by folding one strand after another, and the Mont-Blanc woven with 1mm-thin brocade threads spreads a mellow aroma of chestnuts as soon as you put it in your mouth. The shop is also popular for its seasonal sweets, such as parfaits made with seasonal fruits and sumptuous Japanese chestnuts. Enjoy the rich chestnut flavor of the freshly made Mont Blanc, which is carefully squeezed out after receiving your order.

Saori Mont Blanc

Sa (sha): 3,080 yen. Mont Blanc made with the finest Tanba chestnuts is a dish that allows you to enjoy the sweetness of the rich chestnuts.

Saori Interior
Saori Appearance

Japanese chestnut specialty Saori

  • Waguri Senmon Saori
  • Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Shimogyo Ward, Kiyamachi Street Takatsuji Agaru Izumiyacho 170-1
  • Hankyu "Kyoto Kawaramachi Station" Exit 1B, 6 min. walk
  • Tel.075-365-5559
  • 10:00-18:00 (LO/17:30)

10.Enjoy Korean culture with donuts and coffee in hand at the popular café bar [Good morning RECORD BAR] (Kawaramachi)

GOOD morning RECORD BAR is a café bar in Kiyamachi where you can encounter Korean culture. The revolving door is flanked by turntables, and the interior plays soul and city pop music from the 70s to the 90s. Visitors can enjoy coffee and doughnuts at their leisure. Although at first glance it appears to be an American-style space, the real culture of Korea's young people lives there. Enjoy the Korean culture born from interactions with DJs and creators with ties to Korea.

GOODmorning record bar Donuts

GM doughnut (butter) 700 yen. The doughnut with excellent elasticity from a popular bakery in Nijo [Krus] is topped with a generous amount of salted butter.

GOOD morning record bar Interior view
GOOD morning record bar exterior

GOOD morning RECORD BAR

  • Good Morning Record Bar
  • 90-7 Shinmachi, Shijo-sagaru, Nishi-Kiyamachi-Dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
  • 1 minute walk from Hankyu "Kyoto Kawaramachi Station" Exit 1B
  • Tel.080-7852-8337
  • 11:30 - 23:00

11.Home-roasted coffee at Ichikawaya Coffee, a 200-year-old machiya (traditional Kyoto townhouse) [Gion, Shimizu

Ichikawa-ya Coffee offers home-roasted coffee and a handmade coffee menu in a more than 200-year-old machiya (traditional Kyoto townhouse). The owner, who trained for many years at a long-established coffee shop, opened the store in 2015 after renovating the studio of his grandfather, who was a craftsman of Kyoto and Kiyomizuyaki ceramics. The owner, who trained for many years at a long-established coffee shop, opened the shop in 2015 after renovating the workshop of his grandfather, a craftsman of Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki ceramics. Coffee lovers will be happy to know that refills of different types are also available. The cafe also offers a full menu of carefully prepared handmade fruit sandwiches, sandwiches, omelettes, and more. You can enjoy the taste of our specialties along with our beautiful vessels.

Ichikawa-ya Coffee's Omelette Rice

Demi omelet rice 800 yen. Simple but rich butter rice goes perfectly with the thick demi-sauce.

Ichikawaya Coffee
Ichikawa-ya Coffee Exterior

Ichikawaya Coffee

  • Ichikawa Coffee
  • Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Higashiyama Ward, Shibuya-dori, Higashioji Nishiiriru Kanechucho 396-2
  • 10 minutes walk from Exit 2 of "Kiyomizu Gojo Station" of Keihan
  • Tel.075-748-1354
  • 8:00-17:00

12.Enjoy a blissful moment that resonates with the senses at ZEN CAFE, a space where tradition and innovation merge【Gion, Shimizu

ZEN CAFE is located in the back alley on the south side of Gion-machi, where the atmosphere of good old Gion remains strong. ZEN CAFE is a shop owned by the famous Japanese confectionery store Kagizen Ryobo, located in a place where the atmosphere of the good old Gion remains strong. In the modernly renovated old building, you can enjoy seasonal Japanese sweets and drinks. The signature menu item, kuzumochi, is made with Yoshino-honkatsu (kuzu kuzu), which gives it a smooth texture, and the rich aroma of homemade brown sugar syrup fills the mouth. The carefully crafted taste of each item is truly the work of a master artisan. Enjoy a luxurious time in a space surrounded by antiques and furniture by contemporary artists.

zen cafe crap mochi

Kuzumochi: 1,700 yen with beverage. You can enjoy the change of taste by sprinkling soybean flour (optional) on it.

zen cafe Interior
zen cafe Exterior

ZEN CAFE

  • Zen Cafe
  • 570-210, South side of Gion-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 3 minutes walk from Exit 6 of Gion-Shijo Station, Keihan
  • Tel. 075-533-8686
  • 11:00-18:00 (LO/17:30) *Sometimes earlier depending on how crowded it is.
  • Closed on Mondays (closed the next day if Monday is a holiday)
  • https://www.kagizen.co.jp/store/

13.Japanese tea café run by a long-established tea wholesaler [Gion KITAGAWA Hanbei] [Gion, Shimizu

This café is run by a long-established tea wholesaler established in 1861. It offers drinks and sweets made with an abundance of carefully selected tea. The menu includes the "Chae Wing," a colorful tea and sweets pairing using the finest domestic tea leaves, and other items that allow you to experience the true flavor of tea leaves. [Enjoy the tea and sweets that only Gion Kitagawa Hanbei can offer.

Hanbei Kitagawa, Tea Poet

Tea Poetry: 2,900 yen. Matcha, sencha, hojicha, Japanese oolong tea, and Japanese black tea made from the finest Japanese tea leaves are paired with a bite-sized pastry designed to complement each tea.

Hanbei Kitagawa Interior view
Hanbei Kitagawa Exterior

Gion Kitagawa Hanbei

  • Gion Kitagawa Hanbei
  • 570-188 south side of Gion-cho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
  • 7 minutes walk from Exit 6 of Gion-Shijo Station, Keihan
  • Tel.075-205-0880
  • 11:00-18:00
    Saturday and Sunday 11:00 - 20:00

14.A special dish to be enjoyed at Harmonika, a dessert salon run by a French chef.

Chef Yasushi Matsumoto, with a background in French cuisine, puts his heart and soul into creating desserts for each and every guest. Hachette desserts and tarts, which are carefully prepared to order, offer unique flavors, textures, and aromas created from the chef's creative perspective. We also offer pairing suggestions with alcoholic beverages and soft drinks to create a blissful experience that stimulates all five senses.

Harmonika Cuisine

Fig/Hibiscus/Rose ¥2,000. Hachette d'école made to order creates a one-rank higher level of specialness.

Harmonika Store interior
Appearance of Harmonika

Harmonika

  • harmonica
  • 1F East side, Hale Luana, 38 Yumiya-cho, Matsubara-sagaru, Yamato-oji-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 7 minutes walk from Exit 5 of "Kiyomizu Gojo Station" of Keihan
  • Tel. 050-3551-8625
  • 12:00-21:00 (LO/20:30)
  • Closed on Tuesdays
  • https://www.instagram.com/harmonika_kyoto/

15.Kinako Parfait (soybean flour parfait) at Kisho Karyo (Gion Main Store) [Gion, Shimizu

[Located near Chion-in Temple, Kissho Karyo Gion Honten offers a variety of kinako (soybean flour) sweets in a renovated traditional Kyoto townhouse. The classic burnt soybean flour parfait has layers of soy milk blancmange and roasted tea jelly layered between the fragrant soybean flour and vanilla ice cream, and the crunchy texture of the meringue and crunchy meringue blend perfectly. Enjoy the kinako (soybean flour) sweets in a store filled with the aroma of kinako (soybean flour).

Kissho karyo soybean flour parfait

Burnt soybean flour parfait for 1,390 yen. You can also enjoy changing the flavor by adding molasses, which is served separately.

Kichijo Karyo Interior
Kichijo Karyo Exterior

Kissho Karyo Gion Main Store

  • Kissho Ryo Gion Honten
  • Kyoto prefecture Kyoto city
  • 5 min. walk from Exit 2 of Higashiyama Subway Station
  • Tel.075-708-5608
  • 11:00-18:00 (LO/17:30)
    *Check the official website for the latest information on business hours.

16.KYOTO KEIZO OYATSU: A Tart Specializing in Seasonal Tastes [Around Nijo Castle] - Colorful and Exciting Fruit Tarts

A generous amount of colorful fruit arranged on a bed of dough. The beauty of the tarts at KYOTO KEIZO OYATSU will make your heart flutter. About 10 types of tarts, including tarts using seasonal fruits purchased from local fruit stores, line the showcase. The tart dough, a speciality of pastry chef Mr. Ikemoto, is characterized by its cookie-like crispiness. The exquisite balance of crème d'amande, with its rich aroma of almonds, butter, and vanilla, and fresh fruit will captivate anyone who tastes it.

KYOTO KEIZO OYATSU Tart

Clockwise from top: Fig Tart 680 yen. Nagano Purple Tart 800 yen. Souffle chocolate tart 600 yen. Cheese tart 620 yen. Japanese pear and cheese tart 620 yen. Cheyenne Muscat Tart 850 yen. Japanese Chestnut Mont Blanc Tart: 750 yen. Pineapple Tart 600 yen (prices vary depending on the market price)

KYOTO KEIZO OYATSU Interior
KYOTO KEIZO OYATSU Interior

KYOTO KEIZO OYATSU

  • Kyouto Keizo Oyatsu
  • 1 Jurakumari Minami-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
  • 4 minutes walk from Exit 1 of JR/Subway "Nijo Station".
  • Tel. 075-841-1010
  • 11:00-18:30
    Eat-in ~ 18:00

17.Excellent curry with a great impact at the popular sophisticated cafe SONGBIRD COFFEE (near Nijo Castle)

Opened in 2009, this café is run by a design office. The menu features SONGBIRD BLEND, created by five famous roasters, including Takashi Horiuchi, Tomohiko Yoshioka, Daisuke Takayama, Osamu Okuno, and Fumihisa Nakagaki, as well as a variety of menu items that go great with coffee. The bird's nest-like curry with a half-boiled egg on top and the fluffy and juicy egg sandwiches are popular. SONGBIRD FURNITURE, located next door, sells original furniture and sundries that add color to the café space. The shop also functions as a showroom, where customers can actually pick up and purchase the items they want.

Songbird Coffee Curry

Chicken Curry 1150 yen. Curry has been popular since the opening and can be topped with cheese and pak choi.

Songbird Interior
Songbird Appearance

SONGBIRD COFFEE

  • Songbird Coffee
  • 2F SONGBIRD DESIGN STORE, 529 Nishitakeya-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 7 min. walk from Exit 2 of "Nijojo-mae" subway station
  • Tel. 075-252-2781
  • 10:00-18:30 (LO/18:00)

18.Enjoy the seasonal scenery [Bread and Espresso and Arashiyama Garden "Espresso and"] [Arashiyama].

A 210-year-old residence designated as a cultural asset by Kyoto Prefecture. Located on the grounds overlooking the garden is a café with a bakery attached [Bread, Espresso, and Arashiyama Garden "Espresso and"]. The cafe has become a hot spot for its menu, which makes use of Japanese ingredients and authentic home-roasted coffee, which can be enjoyed in an outstanding location full of Kyoto-like atmosphere, and is now a popular cafe visited by many people from all over Japan. The blanty set, which includes a variety of breads such as rice-flour canele and seasonal fruit sandwiches, is a hearty dish. Bread can also be purchased at the bakery next door. Enjoy the memories of the day at home.

Bread, Espresso and Blanc Tea Set

The Blanty Set - Matsu (3,500 yen per person) is a hearty set that includes rice-flour canele, seasonal fruit sandwiches, and five kinds of bread.

Bread, Espresso and Interior
Bread, Espresso and Exterior

Bread, Espresso, and Arashiyama Garden "Espresso and

  • Bread, Espresso, and Arashiyama Teien Espresso and
  • Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Ukyo Ward, Saga Tenryuji Temple, Amanobabacho 45-15
  • 6 min. walk from Arashiyama Sta. on the Randen Line
    12 minutes walk from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station
  • Tel.075-366-6850
  • 8:00-18:00 (LO/17:00)
    Bakery 9:00-18:00 *Close when sold out

19.Cute Parfaits and Authentic Pasta at Yojiya Cafe, a Long-established Aburatorigami (oil absorbent paper) Restaurant [Arashiyama].

This old-fashioned cafe on the main street of Arashiyama is owned by Yojiya, a long-established oil-absorbent paper manufacturer. The cute parfaits and cappuccinos with the YOJI-YA logo "Yojiko" on them are popular. The homemade fresh pasta, made from a special blend of flour, is also recommended for lunch. On your way home from the cafe, you can also purchase Kyoto souvenirs at the adjacent store. In between strolls in Arashiyama, you can relax to your heart's content in the warm atmosphere of an old private house.

Yojiya Parfait

Yojiya Parfait Maccha green tea (middle photo) 1500 yen, Hojicha parfait (right), Kinako parfait (left) 1350 yen each. The cute parfait with Yojiya's logo, Yojiko, designed on it is a great photo-worthy item!

Yojiya Introspection
Appearance of Yojiya

Yojiya Cafe Sagano Arashiyama

  • Yojiya Cafe Saga no Arashiyama Ten
  • 2 Tateishi-cho, Tenryuji Saga, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
  • 10 min. walk from Arashiyama Sta. on the Randen Line
    10 min. walk from JR Saga-Arashiyama Sta.
  • Tel. 075-865-2213
  • 10:00-18:00 (LO/17:30)
  • 7 days a week
  • https://yojiyacafe.com/

20.Cute and Delicious Handmade Kyo Waffle at kyocafe chacha (Arashiyama)

Kyocafe chacha is a popular cafe attached to a hotel near Hankyu Arashiyama Station (The GrandWest Arashiyama) that has become a hot topic on SNS for its cute and delicious homemade waffles. The waffles are so visually appealing that you will want to take pictures of them, and since take-out is available, they are sure to make great souvenirs. Spend a relaxing time in the warm and cozy store with comfortable antique furniture.

KYOCAFECHACHA Cuisine

Kyo Waffle for morning and lunch Morning Plate 2000 yen (limited to 8:00-12:30)

KYOCAFECHACHA Interior
KYOCAFECHACHA Appearance

kyocafe chacha Arashiyama

  • Kyou Cafe Cha Cha Cha Arashiyama Ten
  • 48, Ranzanjokaido-cho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 5 min. walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
  • Tel. 075-863-5885
  • 8:00-16:00
  • Irregular holidays
  • https://kyocafechacha.com/
*Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.

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