If you're in the mood for unique and delicious tea lattes, sweets, and more, make sure to check out our curated selection of cute Kyoto cafes.
Arashiyama, located in Kyoto, is famous for its shrines, temples, restaurants, souvenir shops, and chic cafes, and we've handpicked the best ones for you to enjoy. Our list includes the most popular menu items and unique specialties of the cafes, so you can indulge in a delightful experience.
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- 1. Bread, Espresso, and Arashiyama Garden: Popular Bakery & Café Expands to Kyoto
- 2. Bread, Espresso, and Fukuda Art Museum: Kyoto Cafe with a Panoramic View of Togetsukyo Bridge
- 3. eX cafe Kyoto Arashiyama Honten: Unwind in a Japanese Home and Garden
- 4. CHAVATY Kyoto Arashiyama: A Charming Tea Latte Shop
- 5. Arashiyama Rilakkuma Sabo: Cute Themed Kyoto Cafe & Tea House
- 6. SNOOPY Chocolat Kyoto Arashiyama: Enjoy Some Authentic Cacao!
1. Bread, Espresso, and Arashiyama Garden: Popular Bakery & Café Expands to Kyoto
With its first location in Omotesando, Tokyo, the popular bakery café chain, Bread and Espresso has expanded its shop to various other areas. In July 2019, they opened another branch in Arashiyama, Kyoto: Bread, Espresso, and Arashiyama Garden.
This space has been renovated from the Old Kobayashi Home, a cultural property designated by Kyoto Prefecture. The buildings and spacious gardens are nearly 200 years old and remain in almost the same state as they were back then. The entire Kyoto café is divided between two buildings: the bakery, called Pan-to (or "Bread"), and the café, Espresso. A cobblestone path connects both.
The bakery sells all kinds of breads: sliced bread, hard breads, croissants, and even special, limited-edition breads made with local Kyoto ingredients. You can eat in the cafe, or order as take-out.
There are three types of lunch sets at the Espresso cafe: Matsu, Take, and Ume. This gorgeous two-tiered 'Bran Tea Set' (Matsu, 3,000 yen, tax included) looks cute, and tastes even better! It includes five types of bread, ham, cheese, a mini salad, pound cake, canele, hojicha tiramisu, and a fruit sandwich.
There are also popular morning and dessert menus available. You can even try a delicious Kyoto style bread made with dashi stock. So grab some bread or pastries and enjoy your lunch as you admire the delightful gardens.
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Bread, Espresso and Arashiyama Gardenパンとエスプレッソと嵐山庭園
- Address 45-15 Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo, Kyoto 616-8385
- Phone Number 075-366-6850
・Hours: Cafe 10 AM - 6 PM (Last Order: 5 PM); Shop 10 AM - 6 PM
・Closed: Irregular days
2. Bread, Espresso, and Fukuda Art Museum: Kyoto Cafe with a Panoramic View of Togetsukyo Bridge
There is one more Bread and Espresso location in Arashiyama. That is Bread, Espresso, and Fukuda Art Museum, a Kyoto cafe that opened in the Fukuda Art Museum in October of 2019. The cafe has a great view of the Togetsukyo Bridge, one of the most symbolic landmarks of Arashiyama. After an afternoon of art appreciation, why not stop by for a quick, relaxing meal?
Foreign language menus are available.
There are three types of Panini lunch menu options: Beef Pastrami & Camembert Cheese, Salmon and Cream Cheese, Duck with Teriyaki sauce. Each item is 1,600 yen (tax included) and includes a salad and a drink. We also recommend their dessert menu, such as the Seasonal Fortune Parfait (1,400 yen, tax included, available after 1 PM). Ingredients vary by season.
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Bread, Espresso, and Fukuda Art Museumパンとエスプレッソと福田美術館
- Address 3-16 Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo, Kyoto 616-8385
- Phone Number 075-863-0606
・Hours: 10 AM - 5 PM (Last Order: 4:30 PM)
・Museum Admission: General/University Student: 1,300 yen, High School Student: 700 yen, Junior High/Elementary Student: 400 yen (all prices include tax)
・Closed: Depends on the exhibition. Also closed for exhibit changes and during the New Year's Holiday.
3. eX cafe Kyoto Arashiyama Honten: Unwind in a Japanese Home and Garden
eX cafe Kyoto Arashiyama Honten is a cafe in a narrow alley off the main street. It is a renovated Japanese-style building that has retained its authentic atmosphere. This spacious shop offers a variety of seating options, including sofas, table seats, and Japanese-style rooms. The exterior walls and inner partitions are decorated with stunning paintings such as the one seen here, painted by a well-known mural artist, Hideki Kimura.
If you would prefer to visit at a quiet time, we recommend weekday mornings.
The Kyoto cafe's specialty is the Hokuhoku Dango Set (1,650 yen, plus tax), which includes three skewers each of yomogi and white dango, and green tea. You can roast the dango yourself over a charcoal brazier, and add toppings such as azuki beans and mitarashi sauce. Cooking instructions are available in English, Chinese, and Korean.
We also recommend the roll cake, Kyoguro Roll Kuromaru (900 yen plus tax), the summer limited-edition Kakigori (Shaved Ice), and the winter limited-edition (available from October 1, 2023) Hokkori Zenzai Set (1,650 yen plus tax) (offered until March).
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eX cafe Kyoto ArashiyamaeX cafe 京都嵐山本店
- Address 35-3 Sagatenryuji Tsukurimichicho, Ukyo, Kyoto 616-8384
- Phone Number 075-882-6366
・Hours: 10 AM - 6 PM (Last order 5:30 PM)
・Closed: Open daily
4. CHAVATY Kyoto Arashiyama: A Charming Tea Latte Shop
CHAVATY is a Japanese tea latte specialty shop. It has become so popular, you will often see people waiting in line to get in at their original branch in Omotesando, Tokyo. The second branch opened in July 2019 right here in Arashiyama, which is their first branch in the Kansai Region. Their hope is to spread Japan's unique tea culture to people all around the world, by serving authentic teas made using their special ingredients and production methods.
Their main drink item is the Tea Latte (Hot/Ice) at 690 yen each (tax included). Takeout available in cups at 680 yen each (tax included), or a bottle at 820 yen each (tax included). There are three flavors: Uba, Hojicha, and Matcha. We especially recommend the Uba Tea Latte, made with carefully-selected, high-quality ingredients from Sri Lanka that pair perfectly with milk.
They also have a great dessert and sweets menu! Matcha, Hoji-cha, and limited edition flavors are available as a Tea Soft-Serve (590 yen plus tax), with a smooth, creamy texture and a delicious tea scent. They're also cute and photogenic, so you'll want to take a few snapshots of them with the Arashiyama scenery in the background!
English menus are also available.
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CHAVATY kyoto arashiyamaCHAVATY kyoto arashiyama
- Address Kanyuuchiasanoke, Saga Nakanoshimacho, Ukyo, Kyoto 616-8383
- Phone Number 080-4055-6978
・Hours: 10 AM - 7 PM (Last order 6 PM)
・Open Daily
5. Arashiyama Rilakkuma Sabo: Cute Themed Kyoto Cafe & Tea House
Arashiyama Rilakkuma Sabo is a Japanese themed cafe based on the popular character, Rilakkuma. You can buy sweets and drinks, made with Rilakkuma's own favorite honey, at the take-out corner on the 1st floor! There is also a shop full of miscellaneous collaboration goods and traditional Kyoto crafts.
The 2nd floor is the tea house, where you can enjoy food, drinks, and sweets featuring the characters Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma, and Kiroi-tori. This is a must-see spot that all Rilakkuma fans will love!
While there are many regular menu items available, there are also plenty of seasonal items to try. The summer menu, Sasafune Yurari Somen & Omusubi Set (Summer limited menu, not available as of October 5, 2023) includes chilled somen noodles, making it the perfect meal for a hot summer. It also brings two cute Rilakkuma-shaped omusubi (rice balls) for a completely satisfying lunch.
The Rilakkuma Honey Kakigori Soft Cream (Summer limited menu, not available as of October 5, 2023) is a take-out menu item served with strawberry shaved ice and soft ice cream topped with honey. Both of these summer items will only be available until mid-September.
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Arashiyama Rilakkuma Tea House嵐山 りらっくま茶房
- Address 15, Sagatenryuji Kitatsukurimichicho, Ukyo, Kyoto 616-8374
- Phone Number 075-863-2660
・Hours: 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Lunch Last Order: 4:30 PM, Cafe Last Order: 5 PM); Winter Hours (December 6 - March 5): 10:30 AM - 5 PM (Lunch Last Order: 4 PM; Cafe Last Order: 4:30 PM)
・Take-Out Hours: 10 AM - 5:30 PM; Winter Hours (December 6 - March 5): 10 AM - 5 PM
・Open Daily
6. SNOOPY Chocolat Kyoto Arashiyama: Enjoy Some Authentic Cacao!
SNOOPY Chocolat is a chocolate brand from Kyoto based on the lovable characters from PEANUTS. In October 2019, they opened two shops in Kyoto: one in Arashiyama and another in Kiyomizuzaka.
The exterior decor of the Arashiyama branch building blends in perfectly with the surrounding townscape. Their chocolate brings a unique taste of Japan, blending the flavors and aromas of cacao with Japanese ingredients such as matcha and hojicha. Other unique flavors available are yuzu, wasabi, and kinako.
There is also a take-out menu, with 9 flavors of their special Kodawari Gelato. It is available in three sizes: Single Cone (572), Double Cone (788 yen), and Single Cup (540 yen). (All prices include tax). The Take-out Corner menu is also annotated in English and Chinese.
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SNOOPY Chocolat Kyoto ArashiyamaSNOOPY Chocolat 京都・嵐山店
- Address 22-3 Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo, Kyoto 616-8385
- Phone Number 075-366-8778
・Hours: 10 AM - 6 PM; Winter Hours (December 6 - March 5): 10 AM - 5:30 PM
・Open Daily
Arashiyama is a treasure trove of photogenic Kyoto cafes and sweets, with so many cute shops, you'll have fun just walking around! Pay a visit to your favorite shops, and take in the charming atmosphere of Arashiyama.
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*Prices and options mentioned are subject to change.
*Unless stated otherwise, all prices include tax.
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