For a quick cup of excellent coffee downtown, head to this ultra-stylish coffee shop on the ground floor of Fujii Daimaru department store.
% Arabica Fujii Daimaru – image © Chris Rowthorn
If you find yourself in need of coffee when shopping on Shijo-dori Street or at nearby Nishiki Market, this chic artisanal coffee shop is sure to please. They serve some of the best coffee in town and there’s a small sitting area where you can watch a parade of young fashionistas walk by as you sip your drink. It’s a nice change from the international chains that have come to dominate Kyoto.
In case you’re wondering, the name is pronounced ‘Percent Arabica’.
There are two other Arabica branches in Kyoto – % Arabica Higashiyama and % Arabica Arashiyama.
English address:
Fujii Daimaru Department Store Shijo-Teramachi Shimogyo-ku
Japanese address:
寺町通四条下ル貞安前之町605
Opening hours:
10:30am – 8pm daily
Price: Budget
Non-smoking area: Yes
Nearest Transport:
3min walk from Kawaramachi Station, Hankyu Kyoto line
5min walk from Gion Shijo Station, Keihan Line
Telephone: 746-5995
Website: Official Website
Customer Reviews:
Read customer reviews of % Arabica Fujii Daimaru on TripAdvisor
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Near To Here:
% Arabica Fujii Daimaru is located in Kyoto’s Downtown district. See our complete list of things to do in Downtown Kyoto, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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