Café guide
The best cafes to study or work from in Kyoto
We have made a list of cafes in Kyoto where you can study or work from.
Kyoto — Last updated 15 Mar 2023
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
Kyoto · Karasuma Oike Station
Stumptown Coffee Roasters is a cafe located in the style Ace Hotel in Kyoto that sells coffee from Portland, Oregon.
- Mid-Century
- Contemporary
Stumptown Coffee Roasters sits inside the Ace Hotel next to Karasuma-Oike station. There are a few seats inside the cafe itself but the majority of the seats are located in the foyer of the Ace hotel and are equipped with electrical sockets.
LEN Kawaramachi
Len Kyoto Kawaramachi
Kyoto · Kawaramachi Station
Len Kyoto opens early in the morning, has friendly staff and a wide menu which makes it a great place to get a drink and relax before or after an outing.
- Industrial
Len Kawaramachi sits on a short walk from Kawaramachi station and provides a few seats for people trying to get some work done. Electrical sockets can be found under the counter.
Tsumugi Cafe
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Tsumugi Cafe
Kyoto · Kyoto Station
Tsumugi cafe is a stylish cafe with a menu that has a wide range of food and drinks near Kyoto station.
- Contemporary
Tsumugi Cafe offers two tables with electrical outlets and wifi.
Koe Donuts Kyoto
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KOE donuts
Kyoto · Kawaramachi Station
Koe Donuts is a stylish Donut shop designed by the famous Kengu Kuma near Kawaramachi station that sells freshly baked, unique 'organic' donuts
- Japanese
- Modern
Koe Donuts offers a large seating area with most of the tables and counter seats equipped with usb and electrical sockets for your devices.
Blue Bottle Coffee Kyoto
Blue Bottle Coffee Kyoto
Kyoto · Keage Station
Famous brand Blue Bottle Coffee's Kyoto branch is a beautiful renovated retro style cafe located near Nanzenji temple.
- Japanese
- Retro
Blue Bottle Coffee Kyoto offers Wifi and a place to work although without electrical sockets it might be mostly convenient for reading or studying.
Garden Lab Co-Working Space
WEEKENDERS COFFEE ROASTERY
Kyoto · Kawaramachi Station
Weekenders Coffee Roastery is a roastery that is located in a beautiful Japanese kyomachiya with a lovely inner courtyard.
- Japanese
- Retro
Not weekenders necessarily but related is Garden Lab, a co-working space right behind the cafe that is part of Momiji-no-Komichi. The co-working space can be used for a certain fee. Check out their website for more information.
