October 2022: Please note Kibune Club has now permanently closed. Please see our Kibune page for other places to eat and drink in the village.
The perfect place for a cuppa while exploring Kibune, Kibune Club is the best café in the entire village of Kibune.
A rustic and artistic café in Kibune, this friendly place is a great spot for a warm cuppa after making a winter crossing of Mt Kurama.
English address:
76 Kibune-cho, Kurama, Sakyo-ku
Japanese address:
左京区鞍馬貴船町76
Opening hours:
11.30am-6pm summer season
11:30am-5pm winter season
11:30am-7pm during autumn foliage light up period in November
Price:
Cheap
Non-smoking area: Yes
Nearest Transport:
5min taxi ride from Kibune-guchi Station, Eizan line
Telephone: 741-3039
Website:
Official Website (Japanese)
Near To Here:
Kibune Club is located in Kyoto’s Kurama and Kibune district. See our complete list of things to do in Kyoto’s Kurama and Kibune district, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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