Caffeine Fix : Kyoto
6:16 PM
Always on the search for the next caffeine fix, i love exploring great coffee in each city I vist. Here is a list of my favorite coffee shops in Kyoto.
% ARABICA
I first tried their coffee 2 years ago when I visited Kyoto with some friends. I had initially wanted to try it in their Arashiyama shop but they had a long line and I had limited time. I made sure though on my last day to stop by their Fuji Daimaru branch since I figured the line would be short and it was the easiest to access by train. It was definitely worth the detour. So on my last visit to Kyoto, despite the really long line in their Arashiyama branch, I patiently waited for almost an hour for a good cup of coffee. Luckily this branch has an amazing view especially in Autumn.
Arabica started in historic Kyoto in 2014 and have now expanded to several locations in the middle east, Hong Kong, Philippines, and China. They have 3 shops in Kyoto - Higashiyama, Arashiyama, & Fuji-Daimaru. Their focus is on espresso beverages and have just a short lineup of beverages. You’ll notice their beautiful espresso machines and their signature world map in their shops.
% Arabica Arashiyama
Just a short walk from the Bamboo grove forest, Arabica Arashiyama is a scenic location to have a great cup of coffee. Right beside the river, you can see the beautiful togetsukyo bridge and see the Arashiyma Mountain. The view is even better during Autumn when the leaves have turned. Since it is located on so close to popular sights, this branch is usually packed and have long lines especially on weekends and in the afternoon.
The Arashiyama branch is small and only has a bench in front and a small nook (% room : Y1000 for 30 mins fits 4 people). It’s picture perfect location though and amazing coffee makes this my favourite branch.
A must try is their caffe latte. They offer Espresso, espresso machiatto, cafe latte, American & lemonade.
ADDRESS: 3-47, Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
WEBSITE: www.arabica.coffee
HOURS OF OPERATION:8am - 6pm
HOW TO GET THERE: 5-10 minute walk from Keifuku Arashiyama Station. As you exit the station, turn left on the road and walk towards TOgetsukyo Bridge. Before the bridge, turn right to the street by the Hozu-gawa river. Arabica Arashiyama is a little shop on the right.
NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Keifuku Arashiyama Station.
% Arabica Higashiyama
Located in Higashiyama, you can drop by Arabica’s flagship branch. On Yasaka Street, it is on the stone paved road that leads you to the Yasaka Pagoda. It is just steps away too from from Yasaka Koshindo and a short walk to Yasaka Shrine.
There are a few seats in this branch and can get really busy.
ADDRESS: 87-5 Hoshino-cho, Higashiyama-ku
WEBSITE: www.arabica.coffee
HOURS OF OPERATION: 8AM-6-PM
HOW TO GET THERE: Near Kodaji temple just steps from Yasaka Koshindo; on Yasaka St.,
NEAREST TRAIN STATION: 15 min walk from Kiyomizu-Gojo Station
% Arabica Fuji-Daimaru
Located on the 1st level (street level) of Fuji Daimaru Department Store, this is a good location if you want to avoid the lines of the other branches. A great spot to rest in between shopping. It’s a short walk from the train station and has a good number of seats.
Located on the 1st level (street level) of Fuji Daimaru Department Store, this is a good location if you want to avoid the lines of the other branches. A great spot to rest in between shopping. It’s a short walk from the train station and has a good number of seats.
ADDRESS: Fujii Daimaru Department Store Shijoteramachi Shimogyo-ku
WEBSITE: www.arabica.coffee
HOURS OF OPERATION: 10:30am - 8pm
HOW TO GET THERE: Take Hankyu Subway to Kawaramachi Station.
NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Hankyu "Kawaramachi Station" about 2 minutes on foot
KURASU KYOTO
Kurasu Kyoto is a short walk from Kyoto Station. They had really good coffee. They only have a handful of seats in their shop. They offer espresso based drinks like espresso, latte, americano, mocha, cappuccino made from their Reservoir Blend. They also offer fileer coffee from Guatemala Antigua or El Salvador Charatanango. For non-coffee drinkers, you can enjoy hot chocolate, matcha, or lemonade.
ADDRESS: 600-8235 Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Higashiaburanokojicho, 552
WEBSITE: https://kurasu.kyoto/
HOURS OF OPERATION: 8AM-6PM;
HOW TO GET THERE: 5-10 min walk from Kyto Station ; central exit, turn left on shiokoji dori then walk about two blocks ,turn left on aburanokoji Street. It’s in front of 711 and Apa Hotel Kyotoeki-Horikawadori
NEAREST TRAIN STATION: JR Kyoto Staiton
DRIP & DROP COFFEE SUPPLY
Drip & Drop has two branches in Kyoto. One is a coffee kiosk near Kawaramachi Dori & Nishiki Market , while the other one is located at the basement of Piece Hostel Sanjo.
The one in Piece Hostel Sanjo is bigger and has plenty of seats. They also have plenty of merchandise.
I was staying at the Piece Hostel Sanjo on my last visit and the cafe was a great spot to wind down at the end of the night. They have two doors - one leads up to the street and another one directly connected to the hostel.
DRIP & DROP COFFEE SUPPLY
ADDRESS: Piece Hostel Sanjo B1F , 531 Asakura-Cho Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City WEBSITE: http://www.drpdrp.com
HOURS OF OPERATION: 11:00-22:00
HOW TO GET THERE: 10 min walk from Exit 5 of Karasuma Like, then go straight on Sanjo Dori, turn right on the 5th corner (Tominokoji Dori) It’s on the basement of Piece Hostel Sanjo
NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Karasuma Oike Station
DRIP & DROP COFFEE SUPPLY
ADDRESS: 594 Urateramachi, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City
WEBSITE: http://www.drpdrp.com
HOURS OF OPERATION: 11:00-22:00
HOW TO GET THERE: 5 min walk from Kawaramachi station, Exit 4, cross the street, walk straight on Kawaramachi Dori , turn left on the next corner. The coffee kiosk is on the right side near the corner of Ura Teramachi dori
NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Kawaramachi Station.
CAFE KISSAMASTER
Tucked behind the store, the cafe has a lovely view of a small Japanese garden and tables with a tatami mat.
HOURS OF OPERATION: 11:30 AM - 8:00PM
HOW TO GET THERE: 10 min walk from Exit 5 of Karasuma Like, then go straight on Sanjo Dori
NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Karasuma Oike Station
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