Kyoto Soh-an Café is a great place for a cup of coffee or tea or a light meal when exploring Northern Higashiyama. You can usually get a seat here when the places closer to the temples are packed.
Kyoto Soh-an Café in Northern Higashiyama – image © Chris Rowthorn
Kyoto Soh-an Café is a short walk down the hill from Ginkaku-ji Temple and the northern end of the Path of Philosophy. In addition to the usual coffee and tea drinks, you can get local specialties like matcha green tea. They also serve some vegetarian and vegan meals made with organically grown food.
There’s free wifi and the owner is a very friendly guy.
Kyoto Soh-an Café in Northern Higashiyama – image © Chris Rowthorn
English address:
1F Ensoleille Kaguraoka, Jodoji-Nishida-cho, Sakyo-ku
Japanese address:
左京区浄土寺西田町78 アンソレイユ神楽岡1F
Opening hours:
11am-11pm, closed irregularly
Price:
Non-smoking area: Yes
Nearest Transport:
1min walk from Ginkakuji-michi Bus Stop, Kyoto City Bus 5 or 17 from Kyoto Station
Telephone: 075-200-4985
Website: Official Website (Japanese)
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