Arashiyama offers many cafes. Here are eight popular choices.
1. eX cafe Kyoto Arashiyama Main Store
This cafe uses a renovated Showa-era house.
Visitors often grill dango at the table.
Location: About 10 minutes on foot from Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Official Site: eX cafe Arashiyama
2. Pan to Espresso to Fukuda Art Museum
This cafe sits inside the Fukuda Art Museum.
Fresh bread and espresso are the main items.
Views of the Katsura River are available.
Official Site: Pan to Espresso
3. Yojiya Cafe Sagano-Arashiyama Store
Yojiya Cafe is known for matcha drinks and sweets.
The matcha cappuccino is a common order.
Location: Near the Bamboo Grove entrance.
Official Site: Yojiya Cafe
4. Saryo Hassui
Saryo Hassui serves traditional Japanese sweets.
The cafe sits near the Hozu River.
Kuzukiri is a well-known menu item.
Official Site: Saryo Hassui
5. Sagano Kaede Cafe
This cafe offers both Japanese and Western desserts.
Matcha-based sweets are popular.
Location: Near the Bamboo Grove path.
Official Site: Sagano Kaede Cafe
6. CHAVATY Kyoto Arashiyama
CHAVATY focuses on tea drinks and scones.
Hojicha latte is a common choice.
Location: Close to Togetsukyo Bridge.
Official Site: CHAVATY Kyoto Arashiyama
7. Kumonocha Cafe Arashiyama Store
Kumonocha Cafe is known for visually styled desserts.
Matcha drinks are widely ordered.
Location: Near Arashiyama Park.
Official Site: Kumonocha Cafe
8. Arashiyama Rilakkuma Tea House
This is a character-themed cafe.
The menu and interior follow the Rilakkuma theme.
Location: Near the Bamboo Grove.
Official Site: Arashiyama Rilakkuma Tea House
These cafes represent different styles, from traditional spaces to modern designs.