% ARABICA Kyoto Higashiyama: A Minimalist Coffee Stand Near Sannenzaka
% ARABICA Kyoto Higashiyama is the brand's flagship Japan location, opened near the Sannenzaka slope in 2014 by founder Kenneth Shoji, who had launched % Arabica the year before, in 2013, in Hong Kong. Rather than opening his first Japanese shop in Tokyo, Shoji chose Kyoto, the historic former capital known for its temples and traditional culture. The shop is built around a minimalist white interior and a glass-walled roastery, with orders taken at the counter and almost no indoor seating -- it's mainly a takeaway stand. It makes an easy coffee stop for travelers exploring the Kiyomizu-dera and Sannenzaka area on foot.
- Specialty Coffee / Cafe
- Gion
- Under ¥1,000
Last updated: 2026-10-05
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Good to Know
- Budget per person
- Under ¥1,000
- Hours
- 8:00 AM-6:00 PM daily.
- Address
- 87-5 Hoshino-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0828
- Payment
- Credit cards accepted
Last verified: 2026-10-05. Hours and prices may change — please confirm with the restaurant directly before visiting.
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- Tourist-friendliness rated 5/5 — manageable even without Japanese.
- Accepts credit cards, not just cash.
What to Order
- Specialty espresso drinks, including the shop's well-known latte
- Specific prices not independently confirmed for this guide.
How to Order
- Order and pay at the counter
- Mainly a takeaway stand with little to no indoor seating.
First-Time Visitor Guide
- Tourist-friendliness: 5 / 5
Location
87-5 Hoshino-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0828
About 5 minutes on foot from the Higashiyama-Yasui bus stop, near the Sannenzaka slope and Kiyomizu-dera.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I pay by credit card?
- Yes
- How do I get to % ARABICA Kyoto Higashiyama?
- About 5 minutes on foot from the Higashiyama-Yasui bus stop, near the Sannenzaka slope and Kiyomizu-dera.
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