Guides
Café guides, neighbourhood hop-outs, seasonal picks and in-depth features from around Kansai.
Artisan
Maruichi Kashiho
Maruichi Kashiho, A Century-Old Wagashi Shop in Sakai, Osaka that offers Traditional Wagashi making workshops.
Café guide
Pet friendly cafes in Kansai
Pet Friendly Cafes in Kansai area, Kyoto, Osaka or Kobe. OK
Spotlight — Kyoto
IroIro
Iroiro is a lovely rustic kominka cafe located in the Kyoto countryside.
Café guide
The Best Pizza Places in Kansai
A list of the best pizza places in the Kansai area.
Café guide — Kyoto
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.
Café guide
Japanese cafes
A list of traditional Japanese kyomachiya, kominka, nagaya, sentou renovated into cafes.
Spotlight — Shiga
Dongree Books & Story cafe
Dongree Books & Story cafe is a lovely kominka cafe that serves delicious food in a cozy Japanese style kominka cafe.
Spotlight — Kyoto
Kaikado Cafe
Café guide
Best cafes for breakfast in Kansai
Best breakfast cafes in the Kansai area.
Spotlight — Kyoto
Saganoyu
Saganoyu, is a lovely bathhouse renovated into a stylish cafe in Arashiyama with a cozy interior and fantastic food.
Hopout — Osaka
Hopout #3 – Nakazakicho, Osaka
Welcome to Nakazakicho area Osaka, famous for its lovely cafes and tiny shops. Here are some of our recommended spots to visit in the area.
Café guide — Kyoto
Best lunch cafes in Kyoto
A list of best places to have lunch in Kyoto.
Café guide
Cafes with English speaking staff in Kansai
A list of cafes in the Kansai area with English speaking staff. Page is updated regularly.
Spotlight — Kobe & Hyōgo
oito
Oito is a lovely Japanese style cafe & guesthouse located in the Tamba-Sasayama area. Oito
Spotlight — Kyoto
Sarasa Nishijin
Sarasa Nishijin is a public bathhouse renovated into a lovely cafe.
Café guide — Osaka
Wheelchair friendly cafes Osaka
Our list of wheelchair friendly cafes in Osaka. Barrierfree Osaka
Café guide — Kyoto
Wheelchair friendly cafes in Kyoto
Here is our guide to wheelchair friendly cafes in Kyoto. Barrierfree Kyoto
Spotlight — Kyoto
Spotlight – School Bus Coffee Stop Kyoto
We take a closer look at School Bus Coffee Stop Kyoto's exterior and interior design.
Hopout — Kyoto
Hopout #2 – Fushimi Inari, Kyoto
Seasonal — Kyoto
Best Autumn cafes in Kansai
Café guide — Osaka
The Best Cafes to Study or Work From in Osaka
We have rounded up some of the best cafes to study or get some work done in Osaka.
Hopout — Osaka
Hopout #1 – Nakatsu, Osaka
Welcome to Nakatsu area Osaka, this (hopout) guide will show you the best cafes and hidden spots for an enjoyable outing.
Seasonal
Best terrace cafes in Kansai area
When the weather is good one of the more pleasurable things in life is to enjoy a nice drink or a delicious lunch outside on a terrace.
Seasonal
Best ice-cream in Kansai area
Summer is almost here so what better way to cool down with some delicious ice-cream. Here is our guide to the best ice-cream shops in Kansai area.
Café guide — Kyoto
Early morning cafes in Kyoto
Our guide to cafes in Kyoto that open early in the morning, as early as 07 AM. The list will be regularly updated.
Café guide — Osaka
Early morning cafes in Osaka
Goodmorning fellow early birds! Looking for a nice café that opens early in the morning in Osaka? Here is our guide.
Seasonal
Cafes with Cherryblossom view