Living in Kyoto, I think there are so many coffee shops and cafes! (I'm complimenting you!).
From the old-fashioned pure coffee shops loved by literary giants of the past to the latest photojournalistic cafes, Kyoto has always been a place where you can enjoy a cup of tea.
However, in this day and age when so much information is readily available, choosing a café can be a difficult task. If you have come all the way to Kyoto, you want to spend an elegant tea time in the best situation.
We will now introduce you to some very special cafes that will make you feel even more excited about Kyoto♪.
Whether you want to enjoy the atmosphere or taste the delicious menu... choose your favorite restaurant according to your mood!
Table of Contents
Kawa Cafe
dan dan cafe
■Saryo Hassui
■Unno Tea Cafe Arashiyama Store
■Bread, espresso and the Fukuda Art Museum
■Gion Kitagawa Hanbei
■ Summary
Kawa Cafe
The most famous machiya café in Kyoto is located near Kiyomizu Gojo Station.Kawa Cafe。
The concept of the restaurant is "a space where Japanese and French cultures are fused together," and the cuisine is prepared by a French chef.
It is popular not only as a café but also as a bar at night, and can be enjoyed at various times for lunch, sweets, tea, dinner, and bar time.
The restaurant faces the Kamo River, so from May to September, you can enjoy the riverbed (open terrace). From May to September, you can enjoy the river's murmuring water.
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You can enjoy the scenery and atmosphere. Located facing the Kamo River, you can spend a relaxing time.
As the name "Kawakafé" suggests, you can enjoy your meal while looking at the Kamo River. There are also sweets, etc., satisfying.
We stopped by when we came for sightseeing. The open terrace is great.
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Kawa Cafe
Address: 176-1 Minoya-cho, Kiyamachi-dori Matsubara-agaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
HP:https://kawa-cafe.com/
Access: about 6 minutes walk from "Gion-Shijo Station" of Keihan Main Line
dan dan cafe
Wazuka Town, located in the southern part of Kyoto Prefecture, is a famous tea-producing area called "Chagensato. It is in such a tea-producing area thatdan dan cafe... It is popular for its view of the famous "Ishidera tea fields" in Wazuka Town and its various cuisines.
Everything on the menu is handmade, including original dan dan gohan, dry curry, rice omelets, and other rice dishes, as well as gelato using seasonal fruits, parfaits, and other sweets. Of course, there are also matcha pudding and matcha zenzai made with Wazuka tea.
Enjoy your café time while being healed by the tea plantation view of the stone temple with over 800 years of history.
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The view of the tea fields is excellent. Registered as Kyoto Prefecture's scenic asset No. 1, the terraced tea fields were very beautiful.
The cafe is located in the Wazuka tea brand in the main production area of Uji tea, which stretches across the mountains in the southern region of Kyoto Prefecture. I enjoyed it to the fullest.
I was able to spend a relaxing time at a café that was born in Wazuka, a tea plantation that is a Kyoto scenic asset, and was enchanted by the magnificent scenery.
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dan dan cafe
Address: 1-1, Higashitani, Ishitera, Wazuka-cho, Soraku-gun, Kyoto, Japan
HP:https://dandancafe.business.site/
Access: about 8 minutes walk from bus stop "Wazuka Takahashi".
■Saryo Hassui
Arashiyama is an unmissable sightseeing spot in Kyoto. The Suiran Hotel is the place where you can enjoy the river flowing through Arashiyama and the changing seasons, as well as the tastes of Kyoto.Saryo HachisuiIt is.
The building is over 100 years old and has been renovated, and the interior is full of Kyoto style with a fusion of modernity while retaining the atmosphere of the good old days.
The terrace with its spectacular view of the mountains and the Hozu River in front of you offers not only sweet dishes such as the original "Jade Mochi," but also wine and light meals to make your trip more fulfilling.
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The atmosphere of the restaurant is good. The food tasted good and the restaurant's customer service was good.
The atmosphere is calm and relaxing. I enjoyed afternoon tea slowly.
Great tea while enjoying Arashiyama. The location was great.
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■Saryo Hassui
Address: Suiran Luxury Collection Hotel Kyoto, 12 Glaubernobaba-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
HP:https://www.suihotels.com/suiran-kyoto/restaurant/cafe-hassui/
Access: Approx. 15 min. walk from Saga-Arashiyama Sta. on the JR Sanin Line Sagano Sen.
■Unno Tea Cafe Arashiyama Store
Opened on November 4, 2022.Unnocha Cafe Arashiyama. Originally, this popular café expanded not only to Arashiyama, but also to Kiyomizu Sannenzaka, Teramachi Kyogoku, and Shijo-Kawaramachi in numerous areas.
The concept is "Relaxing tea in Kyoto." is the concept, and the website describes it as follows
“In life, things don't always go well.
Let go of your thoughts for a bit,
Have a relaxing time at Kumonocha.
Mildness spreads in the mouth.
Sweetness, bitterness, all in this moment,
I'll try to catch it.
The Kamo River is always clear.
The people you care about will always be there for you.
And the old town where I am walking now.
And a cup of delicious tea to hold in your hand.
If you look for something beautiful, you will find it.”
Thus, Unnocha is a space where one can stop and relax.
This is the place to go if you want to enjoy a soothing cup of tea in Kyoto, or if you just want to relax with a cup of warm tea.
◆"Unno Cha Cafe Arashiyama" attraction
○An authentic taste of Uji tea from "Horii Nanamyoen" can be enjoyed.
Only at the Kiyomizu Sannenzaka and Arashiyama branches, customers can order a menu featuring Uji green tea from the long-established tea shop Horii Nanamyoen. It is popular for its authentic taste and familiarity with carefully selected Japanese tea.
To begin with, there were seven tea gardens in Uji designated by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, who was active in the Muromachi period (1336-1573), as "Uji Shichimyoen" (seven tea gardens in Uji). The seven gardens were Ubunji-en, Kawashita-en, Shuku-en, Mori-en, Biwa-en, Okunoyama-en, and Asahi-en. Among them, Horii Nanamyoen has been preserving the Okunoyama Tea Garden, which still remains today, for generations.
We are particular about the quality of our teas, which are handpicked in the traditional way, using only the first tea harvested at the beginning of the year, which contains the greatest amount of flavor. At the Arashiyama branch, you can enjoy Uji matcha that is particular about its color, taste, and aroma.
○Outside the stylish store
Unno Cha Cafe is also known as the new Kyoto style. The store has a modern atmosphere matched with an old-fashioned scene.
When you enter the Arashiyama store, the shades of green, white, and black catch your eye. These colors are said to be inspired by bamboo, clouds, and Arashiyama, and bamboo native to Kyoto is used inside the store. It looks like you can take a break in a relaxing space.
◆"Unno Cha Cafe Arashiyama" menu
○○ Cloud No Mousse
The "Kumonomousse" is especially popular on SNS. This cloud-shaped product is cute from all angles and is soothing not only to eat but also to look at.
Mousse made with matcha green tea and azuki beans appear from the inside, giving it a Japanese taste and a distinctly Kyoto flavor.
Unno Matcha Latte
The Unno Matcha Latte is made with carefully selected Uji matcha green tea. The mildly bitter matcha and rich special milk give the latte a mellow, luxurious taste.
○Yun-no-Arashi Set
The "Unno Arashi Set," which includes Unno Bamboo Mousse, dango, and Unno Matcha Latte, and is available only at the Arashiyama store, features a mousse cake shaped like a short cut of bamboo as the star of the show. You can enjoy the taste of matcha as well as different textures and aromas.
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It's a great social networking site! Cloud No Tea is a cute cloud cake. It was a nice, cute looking, fuzzy cloud cake.
I always went to Shimizu Sannenzaka Store, but this place is also nice! I always went to Shimizu Sannenzaka store, but this place is also nice. I recommend the Takezumi Matcha Latte, which has a secret ingredient of bamboo charcoal syrup.
I had seen it on Instagram and was curious about it, so I visited for the first time. It was so popular that I heard it was sold out. It was delicious! Don't miss the seasonal rainbow cloud set, a seasonal menu item!
I went to a cafe that is trendy on Instagram! Cute is everywhere. The Demon Cloud set was the best. Also, the "bamboo tube tiramisu," which uses a bamboo tube as a container, had the aroma of bamboo and enhanced the flavor of the green tea.
The interior of the restaurant is very stylish and Japanese modern. I ordered the cloud tea set, and the cloud-shaped sweets were absolutely adorable. I enjoyed eating them while enjoying the shuwashi texture.
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■Unno-cha Cafe Arashiyama
Address: 20-13 Saga Tenryuji Zoujicho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
HP:https://www.kumonocha.com/
Access: about 2 minutes walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station
■Bread, espresso and the Fukuda Art Museum
Located in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto CityBread, Espresso, and the Fukuda Art Museum.is a sister store of the cafe "Bread and Espresso and" in Omotesando, Tokyo.
Located in the Fukuda Art Museum, which overlooks the Watarigetsu Bridge, a classic sightseeing spot in Kyoto, this café is open only to museum visitors.
◆ " Bread, Espresso and Fukuda Art Museum Attraction of "The
The attraction of bread, espresso, and the Fukuda Art Museum is the "view.
This café is said to have the most beautiful view of the Watarigatsukibashi Bridge, with seats lined up in front of a large glass window, where you can enjoy light meals and sweets while overlooking the spectacular view of the bridge.
Popular menu items include the basil chicken and ratatouille set, seasonal blessed parfait, and tiramisu set.
After a short walk to appreciate art, you may relax in a calm space with a 180° panoramic view.
This museum was established with the aim of becoming a new center for Japanese culture by blending Japanese art with the surrounding nature.
There are numerous attractions such as a long corridor that seems like an veranda, glass designed in an Ajiro pattern, a storehouse-like exhibition room, and a water mirror reflecting Arashiyama. Visitors will be able to enjoy masterpieces of Japanese art along with the beautiful nature of Arashiyama.
Check out the museum store for original goods that you will want to use in your daily life, as well as Kyoto-style handicrafts.
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This is the best cafe to enjoy Japanese paintings and the location of Arashiyama! No - it's great because of its stylish appearance and because you can enjoy masterpieces by painters.
Visited during a stroll in Arashiyama. It was quite crowded. I was able to see the crafts and relax.
A hole in the wall at the Museum of Fine Arts. The Fuku parfait was delicious!
The interior is neat and clean, the sweets and panini sandwiches. All very satisfying.
A popular bakery in Omotesando, Tokyo. We were treated to a feast in a great location.
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■Bread, espresso and the Fukuda Art Museum
Address: 3-16 Sagano-baba-cho, Tenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
HP:https://fukuda-art-museum.jp/facility
Access: about 4 minutes walk from Randen "Arashiyama" station, about 12 minutes walk from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station
■Gion Kitagawa Hanbei
Gion Kitagawa Hanbeiis a Japanese tea café opened in 2018 by Kitagawa Hanbei Shoten, an Uji tea wholesaler founded in 1898 to convey the appeal of the finest teas. It is operated in Higashiyama, Kyoto, in the Gion flower district.
It immediately became a hot topic of conversation among locals after its opening, who said they could enjoy authentic sweets made by patissiers and the finest teas.
In recent years, PET bottles have become more useful than teapots for brewing tea, and this is why Japanese tea, which allows you to experience the true flavor of the tea leaves, is attracting attention from around the world. This is why Japanese tea, which allows you to experience the true flavor of tea leaves, is attracting attention from all over the world.
The store is housed in a 120-year-old machiya (traditional Kyoto townhouse), providing a very relaxing atmosphere in which to enjoy a cup of tea.
The black-themed restaurant is decorated with tea boxes and old tools from the era, and the interior, which can be seen from the counter seats, also shows a particular attention to detail.
The official website also has a mail order site, so even those who live far away can enjoy "Kitagawa Hanbei Shoten" tea.
◆ " Gion Kitagawa Hanbei Attraction of "The
Gion Kitagawa Hanbei is a charming store where you can not only enjoy tea and special desserts, but also shop.
Even tea leaves produced from the same type of tree can change in taste when cultivated or processed in different ways. The first attraction is that you can drink such a variety of "tea" at your leisure.
The second attraction is that you can enjoy a variety of sweets that go well with tea, such as the finest matcha green tea, sencha green tea with its concentrated flavor, and hojicha green tea with its fragrant aroma.
From 6:00 p.m., it opens as a "night café" (open until 10:00 p.m.). This is a special way to enjoy a different menu and atmosphere from the daytime cafe. You can also enjoy sansho cake + roasted tea ice cream and alcoholic beverages, so you will want to visit both day and night.
◆ " Gion Kitagawa Hanbei What is the "tea poem" to be savored at the "tea ceremony"?
There are a variety of desserts and teas on the menu, and among them, we recommend the "Tea Wing," which features a lineup of five different kinds of tea.
In the "tea poem," participants will compare the tastes of matcha, sencha, hojicha, Japanese oolong, and Japanese black tea. By drinking a little bit of each tea, you will be able to clearly understand the differences in aroma and taste, and discover new discoveries and find out what you like best. This is an experience that can only be had here, so why not give it a try?
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■Gion Kitagawa Hanbei
Address: 570-188, South side of Gion-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
HP:https://gion-kitagawahanbee.kyoto/
Access: about 6 minutes walk from "Gion-Shijo Station" of Keihan Railway
■ Summary
Each of the cafes introduced here has its own unique Kyoto flavor and will surely enhance the mood of your trip. We hope you will enjoy a different kind of hospitality from the usual cafes and make your trip to Kyoto more vivid and memorable!
Please check out the Youtube video of our visit to "Unnocha Cafe Arashiyama" at ↓.
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