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Saryō Tsujiri Kyōto Isetan

Kyoto

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Saryō Tsujiri Kyōto Isetan

Matcha lovers will find their seventh heaven at Tsujiri Kyōto Isetan. Inside Kyōto Station, the long-standing store—hailing from Uji—serves parfaits, ice-creams, sweets and drinks, all rigorously prepared using the finest Uji matcha green tea. Try the exquisite combination of matcha milk (¥630) with the 'dango to warabimochi' (¥401). The shop is also a great spot for omiyage (souvenirs).

Cafes

Kyoto, perhaps the spiritual home of the elaborate tea ceremonies in Japan, has much to say about when and how to enjoy it to its fullest. But the city also enjoys a rich coffee culture, with countless sophisticated and quirky coffeehouses scattered around the city. Today, Kyoto boasts old-style cafes (kissaten) along with more western-style cafes. Picture drinking a fresh, creamy matcha latte or a hot cup of black coffee while ambling around the characteristic cobbled streets lined with wooden houses, temples, and shrines.

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Blue Bottle Coffee
Housed in a century-old building, Blue Bottle Coffee—headquartered in California—opened its doors to the Japanese clientele in 2018 and has already become a local institution. With its modern and minimalist style, the cafeteria harmoniously blends both Japanese and American cultural traditions. Just a few strides from the 13th century Nanzen-ji Temple, it's the perfect …
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% Arabica
On the banks of Kamo River, the beloved % Arabica has earned a great reputation for its artisanal coffee, acclaimed as one of the best coffees in Kyōto. In addition to that, the combination of whitewashed walls with wooden elements is so visually appealing it attracts hoards or local and international customers every day. Today, …
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Saryō Tsujiri Kyōto Isetan Copyright: Pakpoom Phummee/Shutterstock.com
Saryō Tsujiri Kyōto Isetan
Matcha lovers will find their seventh heaven at Tsujiri Kyōto Isetan. Inside Kyōto Station, the long-standing store—hailing from Uji—serves parfaits, ice-creams, sweets and drinks, all rigorously prepared using the finest Uji matcha green tea. Try the exquisite combination of matcha milk (¥630) with the 'dango to warabimochi' (¥401). The shop is also a great spot …
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Kamogawa Cafe
Kamogawa Cafe is more than a simple coffeehouse to Kyōto's people—it has served as a true cultural hub. The cafeteria is acclaimed for its in-house roasted single-origin coffee beans. Aside from the quality brewed coffee, the menu features a selection of affordable desserts, lunch, and dinner meals. The warm wooden interior and stained-glass windows, …
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