The newest location of Unir, a company that has popularized specialty coffee and currently operates six stores, is located on Ichinenzaka near Kodaiji Temple. Owner Hisashi Yamamoto describes his encounter with the 100-year-old Kyoto City-designated traditional building. We felt it was the right place to serve the world's top-level coffee used in competitions. Some people asked if it would be okay to wait until after the Corona Disaster had settled in. But I am the type of person who sees an opportunity to take advantage of it. I had no hesitation.

Mr. Yamamoto, who has been traveling around the world to connect with producers and provide high quality coffee, has a phrase that has been important to him since the day he opened his business: "'from seed to cup. From seed to cup. I believe that the role of Unir is from the green coffee beans imported through direct trade to the delivery of the coffee in its best condition by the barista's hands. When I first learned about espresso, it felt like a magic liquid. That impression is the origin of everything we do. I would like you to try our fruity and gorgeous Geisha coffee.

Hisashi Yamamoto
Born in Nagaokakyo City. He opened Unir at the age of 34 after being shocked by the coffee he drank while working as an office worker. Active as a leading specialty coffee expert.

There is a casual coffee stand at the entrance, a café space on the second floor, and the Coffee Senses Bar (reservations required) at the back of the store, where botanical coffee cocktails can be enjoyed. Bring your coffee lovers to Higashiyama, where one of Japan's best baristas awaits.