Kyoto Kissaten Offer a Nostalgic Cafe Experience
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Explore the map in the DocentPro app5 cafes in Kyoto: Smart Coffee, Hōnenin Temple, Hanafusa East, and 2 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by A guide to Japan’s most trusted places.
Smart Coffee
Coffee shop
4.3
A Kyoto institution since 1932. Rich aroma of coffee roasted in-house greets you. Arrive early, lines form before opening.
Hōnenin Temple
Buddhist temple
4.4
Charming retro kissaten with colorful soda floats. Try the café francais topped with coffee-jelly. Perfect after a stroll around the area.
Hanafusa East
Cafe
4.0
Kyoto's first kissaten to serve siphon coffee since 1955. A local favorite, open from 8 AM through 2 AM. Try the fluffy tamago sando.
Impulse
Coffee shop
3.9
Traditional, old-school kissaten experience. Watch the owner prepare each cup using a siphon. Coffee beans are roasted in-house daily.
Inoda Coffee - Main Shop
Coffee shop
4.3
Kyoto's iconic kissaten since 1940. Features a traditional machiya-style exterior. Worth visiting for the atmosphere alone.
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