Kyoto Station Area：5 Recommended Cozy and Relaxing Traditional Cafes

2025年1月23日

There are many traditional coffee shops and retro cafes around Kyoto Station where you can spend a relaxing time.

Here are 5 recommended spots for when you want to take a break between sightseeing or work.

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1. Kissaten Minami (3 Minutes Walk from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)

A popular coffee shop with a Showa-era atmosphere.

Their classic iced drinks and hearty curry rice are popular, with options for large portions and added egg!

The extensive menu and reasonable prices are also part of its appeal.

As it’s a popular coffee shop, there’s a 90-minute time limit for dining in.

Please note that you can’t return within 60 minutes after leaving, so be careful not to overstay.

Hours: 7:45 AM – 6:30 PM
Closed: Changes monthly (often Thursdays)
Seating: 26 seats (6 counter seats, 1 table for 2, 3 tables for 4, 1 table for 6)
Payment: Cash only
Parking: Not available
Note: Smoking allowed, no reservations

2. OGAWA COFFEE Kyoto Station Branch (Kyoto Station Underground)

A long-established coffee specialty shop founded in 1952, located in Kotochika Kyoto directly connected to Kyoto Station.

For coffee, you can choose your preferred brewing method: either hand drip or AeroPress.

The interior concept is ‘a fusion of Kyoto’s classics and stylish design,’ with background music centered on young Kyoto artists, creating a space where nostalgia and modernity coexist.

The food menu is also extensive, including items using bread made from Kyoto-produced wheat and rice flour.

Hours: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Last order 8:30 PM)
Closed: Open daily
Seating: 32 seats
Payment: Electronic money accepted, QR code payment available
Parking: Not available
Note: All seats non-smoking, no reservations

3. Inoda Coffee Porta Branch (3 Minutes Walk from Kyoto Station Karasuma Central Exit)

‘Inoda Coffee Porta Branch,’ a representative Kyoto traditional coffee shop, is located in the East Area of Porta Dining on the B1 floor of Kyoto Porta, directly connected to Kyoto Station.

Inoda Coffee is a chain of traditional Kyoto coffee shops established in 1940, and the Porta branch is popular as a place to easily enjoy its flavors at Kyoto Station.

The interior is spacious with a calm atmosphere, allowing for a relaxed time.

The original blend coffee, brewed using the nel drip method unchanged since the shop’s founding, offers a fragrant taste.

You can enjoy it along with the retro atmosphere and the space that pays attention to details, such as silver-plated utensils.

Hours: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM (Last order 7:30 PM) / Fri Sat 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM (Last order 8:30 PM)
Closed: Irregular (follows facility schedule)
Seating: 80 seats
Payment: Cards (VISA) accepted, electronic money accepted, QR code payment available
Parking: Not available
Note: All seats non-smoking

4. Kyo-kissaten Jun Kyoto Station Branch (2 Minutes Walk from Kyoto Station Hachijo West Exit)

Located in Miyakomichi directly connected to Kintetsu Kyoto Station, it’s popular for light meals and breaks during sightseeing or business trips.

Known for its extensive morning menu, it’s recommended for those who want a hearty breakfast.

Hours: 6:50 AM – 10:00 PM
Closed: Open year-round
Seating: 38 seats
Payment: Cards not accepted, electronic money accepted, QR code payment not available
Parking: Not available
Note: All seats non-smoking