Walden Woods Kyoto
Shimogyo · Kyoto
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Named after Thoreau's wilderness retreat, Walden Woods Kyoto in Sakaecho roasts all its coffees in-house, specialising in expressive single-origins paired with delicate Japanese sweets and a distinctive spiced chai. The renovated white building, high ceilings, and diffuse natural light give the room a Scandinavian calm that reads as unmistakably Japanese in its restraint. Located just south of Gojo Station, it is one of the most photogenic and consistently praised specialty cafes in the city.
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