Blue Bottle Coffee in a Century-Old School Building: Takasegawa Kiyamachi Store

In Kyoto, there is a Blue Bottle Coffee store located in the Kiyamachi area, hidden inside the Takasegawa Hulic Hotel. This store, converted from an old school building with a history of over a hundred years, exudes a strong Taisho era style. Unlike other Blue Bottle stores with modern designs, this one is both retro and elegant, with bright and clean windows, giving it a unique charm.

The Kiyamachi store is Blue Bottle's third store in Kyoto. The first store is the famous Nanzenji store, and the second one is the Rokkaku store in the bustling downtown area.

The interior space is divided into two areas. The first area you see is the merchandise sales area, which is well-stocked. I bought the classic pair of cups. Moving forward, there is the ordering and dining area, with a warm yellow tone complemented by fresh green plants, creating a very comfortable atmosphere.

One of the biggest features of the Kiyamachi store is the large artificial lawn outside the hotel. You can chill out by taking your order to the lawn, sit down, and enjoy it while chatting and admiring the bustling Takasegawa street view. It's very relaxing and highly recommended.

Blue Bottle Coffee Kyoto Kiyamachi Store
🕰️ Business Hours: 0900-1900
📍 Address: 1F, Rissei Garden Hulic Kyoto, 310-2 Bizenjimacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto 604-8023, Japan

Post by Moutain | Feb 10, 2025