Vermillion Cafe
Fushimi · Kyoto
Tucked into the forest just outside Fushimi Inari Taisha, Vermillion takes its name from the vivid red of the shrine's torii gates and serves Australian-influenced brunch alongside precision espresso drinks including flat whites. Semi-outdoor terrace seats look directly onto Yashima Pond, surrounded by woodland, making this the rare specialty cafe where the setting genuinely rivals the coffee. Opening at 8:30am, it catches pilgrims finishing the dawn hike through the shrine gates.
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