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13 Japan coffee shops you should visit
13 Japan coffee shops you should visit
Explore Japan's unique coffee culture with a tour of 13 top coffee shops across Shibuya, Kyoto, and Osaka, highlighting artisanal blends, minimalist designs, and award-winning baristas.
3 plans · 7 places
Plan · 2 places · Tokyo, Japan
Shibuya Coffee Crawl
“The journey begins in Shibuya, Tokyo, with two distinct coffee experiences just down the road from each other.”
1Higuma Doughnuts x Coffee WrightsCoffee shop · Shibuya4.2 (1,265)Open · until 6 PMHiguma Doughnuts × Coffee Wrights Omotesando, ミナガワビレッジ #5 ミナガワビレッジⅠ 4 Chome-9-13 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, JapanCreator's voice- Honey Mascarpone Donut — A delicious honey mascarpone donut that pairs perfectly with coffee. The cafe gets an 8 out of 10 for both great coffee and good donuts.
- Hot Latte — A hot latte that's a perfect pairing for a sweet treat. The coffee here is great, contributing to an 8 out of 10 rating for the cafe.
2Coffee MameaCoffee shop · Shibuya4.6Open · until 6 PMKOFFEE MAMEYA, 4 Chome-15-3 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, JapanCreator's voice- Kolau Geisha Pour-over · ¥2300 — A Kolau Geisha pour-over coffee that cost around 2,300 Yen. Even as not a coffee expert, the flavors were incredibly intense and complex, unlike anything I've ever tried.
Plan · 2 places · Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto Cafe Blend: Traditional and Modern
“In Kyoto, you'll experience both the traditional and new sides of Japan, perfectly exemplified by these two cafes.”
3Le Labo Cafe KyotoCoffee shop · Kyoto3.8 (373)Open · until 7 PMLe Labo Cafe Kyoto Machiya, ２丁目-206番地 Shimokorikicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8016, JapanCreator's voice- Latte — A latte that was really good, though the main character of the visit was honestly the cafe's impressive architecture.
- Chocolate Chip Cookie — A chocolate chip cookie that was really good, complementing the cafe's unique atmosphere.
4Here CafeCoffee shop · Kyoto4.1Open · until 6 PMhere Kyoto, 524 Anenishinotoincho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8273, JapanCreator's voice- Latte — A latte that was good, though I ended up enjoying the Elderflower juice even more on this visit.
- Elderflower Juice — A light, floral, and refreshing elderflower juice that paired exceptionally well with the canelé. I enjoyed this even more than the coffee.
- Canelé — A canelé that was soft with a caramelized crust, pairing perfectly with the elderflower juice. Highly recommended if you want to unwind and enjoy some treats.
Plan · 3 places · Osaka, Japan
Osaka's Unique Coffee Culture
“Now that we've explored some of Kyoto's best cafes, let's head to Osaka, where this vibrant city has its own unique coffee culture.”
5Lilo Coffee KissaCoffee shop · Osaka4.5 (1,014)Open · until 9:30 PMLiLo Coffee KISSA, 金子ビル ２階 2 Chome-7-25 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0085, JapanCreator's voice
6Glitch Coffee & Roasters OsakaCoffee shop4.4 (4,411)Closes soon · 7 PM · Opens 9 AM SatGLITCH COFFEE & ROASTERS, １階 3 Chome-16 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0054Creator's voice- Pour-over Coffee with Colombian Beans — A pour-over coffee made with Colombian beans. I spent an hour just chilling and enjoying the music, making the experience both educational and enjoyable.
7Mill Coffee RoastersCoffee shop · Osaka4.6 (1,062)Open · until 6 PMMel Coffee Roasters, 1 Chome-20-4 Shinmachi, Nishi Ward, Osaka, 550-0013, JapanCreator's voice- Regular Latte — A regular latte with a great balance of smooth and rich flavors. Definitely worth a visit for anyone in Osaka who wants a good cup of coffee.
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