October 2022: Please note Bon Bon Cafe has now permanently closed. Please see our Central Kyoto page for other places to eat and drink in the district.
A casual riverside café in the Demachiyanagi area, Bon Bon Café is a great spot for a light meal or a cuppa while in north-central Kyoto.
This spacious and light café with open-air seating during the warmer months is a fine spot for a drink or a light meal while exploring around Demachiyanagi (nearby sights include the Kyoto Imperial Palace Park, Shimogamo-jinja and the Kamo-gawa River). The food is not particularly special, and no one raves about the service, but the location and the convenience of the spot make it a popular casual choice in this part of town.
English address:
Kawaramachi Imadegawa Higashi-iru, Kamigyo-ku
Japanese address:
上京区河原町今出川東入
Opening hours:
11:00am-11:00pm
Price:
Cheap
Non-smoking area: Yes
Nearest Transport:
5min walk from Demachiyanagi Station, Keihan line
Telephone: 213-8686
Website:
Official website (Japanese)
Customer Reviews:
Read customer reviews of Bon Bon Cafe on TripAdvisor
Near To Here:
Bon Bon Cafe is located in Central Kyoto. See our complete list of things to do in Central Kyoto, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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