Kissa Ashijima
Nakagyō, Kyoto
Restaurant in Kyoto, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
Kissa Ashijima is worth choosing for an easy, central Kyoto café pause rather than a destination meal. The price is accessible, booking difficulty is low, its Tabelog 100 recognition gives it more credibility than a random coffee stop. Go for a sit-down break, not takeout planning.
About Kissa Ashijima
Kissa Ashijima is a Kyoto stop to consider when the plan calls for a casual, lower-cost pause rather than a full dining commitment. The price range is JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, the dress code is casual, the listed hours cover midday on every day of the week, with later closing times on most days.
The practical way to frame it is simple: use the hours and price range to decide whether it fits your day in Kyoto. Takeout, delivery, menu, seating, or dietary information is not available, so plan around the basics rather than assuming a specific format.
A Kyoto pick for travelers who want a pause, not a production
Accessibility is a strong point. The spend sits in the JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 range, so the downside is relatively low if the plan is simply a casual stop between larger parts of the day. Kissa Ashijima also has a Tabelog 100 #25 (2022) recognition with 3.7pts, which gives it a clear recognition signal.
Use it as a flexible Kyoto anchor rather than building a whole itinerary around unknown details. For a broader food day, use Our full Kyoto restaurants guide; for the rest of the trip, the Kyoto planning set is better split across hotels and other trip-planning categories.
Skip it for a detail-heavy plan; use it as the quiet middle of the day
This is not the right choice if the brief requires specific details on a special-occasion dinner, a tasting menu, group seating, or a broad savory menu. Such details are not available. Kissa Ashijima makes more sense when the priority is a casual Kyoto stop with a manageable bill and a recognition signal.
For timing, follow the listed hours: Monday 12–5 PM; Tuesday through Friday 12–9 PM; and Saturday and Sunday 11 AM–9 PM. If the plan needs another option, Umezono Kawaramachi ten, Rokuyosha Chika ten, Rokuyosha Coffee Ten, Kiharu Brasserie, or Istanbul Saray may be worth comparing depending on the rest of the itinerary.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒604-8031 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Daikokucho, 37 文明堂ビル 5階
- Website
- ashijimacoffee.com
- Phone
- +81 75-241-2210
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, tranquil kissaten with wooden tables and chairs, soft music, and a minimalist, calm interior that feels like a quiet retreat above the busy shopping streets.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Hand-dripped house-roasted coffee
- Japanese cheesecake
- Specialty cakes and sweets
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒604-8031 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Daikokucho, 37 文明堂ビル 5階 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Rokuyosha Chika ten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- Rokuyosha Coffee Ten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Kiharu Brasserie, Notable alternative
- Istanbul Saray, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Umezono Kawaramachi ten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
Restaurant context
How it compares in Kyoto
Kissa Ashijima is the practical pick when you want a recognized café stop at a manageable spend without turning the day around a reservation. Rokuyosha Chika ten sits in a similar low-price band and is the sharper cross-shop if the priority is classic Kyoto coffee culture. Rokuyosha Coffee Ten looks even lighter on spend, so choose it when value matters more than awards recognition.
For sweets rather than coffee, Umezono Kawaramachi ten is the better fallback, especially if the group wants a lower-cost dessert stop in the same general Kyoto rhythm. Istanbul Saray is a different decision: higher spend, more meal-like, better for diners who need savory food rather than a café pause. Kiharu Brasserie belongs in the comparison only if the brief shifts toward a fuller brasserie-style meal.
Book Kissa Ashijima when the priority is an easy, composed café break with a credible recognition signal. Choose Rokuyosha for a more coffee-led Kyoto classic, Umezono for sweets and value, Istanbul Saray when the group needs dinner rather than a pause.
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Compare Kissa Ashijima
| Venue | Location | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kissa Ashijima | Kyoto | Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022 · #25 | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 |
| Rokuyosha Chika ten | Kyoto | Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022 · #34 | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown |
| Rokuyosha Coffee Ten | Kyoto | No published awards | - JPY 999 - JPY 999 |
| Kiharu Brasserie | Kyoto Shi | No published awards | ; |
| Istanbul Saray | Kyoto | Tabelog 100 - Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - WEST - 2024 · #16 | JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 |
| Umezono Kawaramachi ten | Kyoto | Tabelog 100 - Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe - WEST - 2023 · #30 | - JPY 999 - JPY 999 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Kissa Ashijima?
Treat it as a casual Kyoto stop rather than a destination meal. The price range is JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, the hours make it possible to slot in from midday on every day of the week. Its Tabelog 100 #25 (2022): 3.7pts listing is the main recognition signal.
Is Kissa Ashijima good for a special occasion?
It is better framed as a relaxed, casual stop than as a formal celebration venue. The spend is JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, the dress code is casual. Kiharu Brasserie is another option to compare if you are still choosing where to go.
What should I wear to Kissa Ashijima?
Keep it casual and comfortable. The dress code is casual, the pricing sits in the JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 range.
Is lunch or dinner better at Kissa Ashijima?
The hours support midday visits every day: Monday 12–5 PM, Tuesday through Friday 12–9 PM, Saturday and Sunday 11 AM–9 PM. A specific lunch or dinner menu is not available, so choose based on timing rather than an assumed meal format.
