Nishimura’s Coffee in the Kitano-cho district is an elegant space to spend an hour or two. Tasteful interiors, on-site roasting, and delicious cakes make for a great experience.
Nishimura’s Coffee – image © Florentyna Leow
If you’re looking for a cafe to wile away an afternoon in, you could do far worse than Nishimura’s Coffee. This cafe has been in operation since 1948, and is set in an Ijinkan – a foreign merchant’s residence built in the German style. It’s a beautifully elegant space. We love the antiques and wooden furniture inside, as much we love the Vienna coffee, coffee jelly, and cakes. All their coffee beans are roasted on-site.
English name:
Nishimura’s Coffee
Japanese name:
神戸にしむら珈琲店
English address:
1-26-3 Nakayamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, 650-0004
Japanese address:
〒650-0004 神戸市中央区中山手通1-26-3
Opening hours:
8:30am-11pm
Nearest transport:
Subway and Train: 5-minute walk from the subway east exit 8 of Sannomiya / Kobe Sannomiya Station.
Telephone:
+81-221-1872
Website:
Official Website (Japanese)
District:
Kitano-cho
Customer Reviews:
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