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% Arabica Kyoto Higashiyama
Kyoto, JapanAbout % Arabica Kyoto Higashiyama
% Arabica started in Kyoto before going global, and this Higashiyama shop sits on the slope just below the Yasaka Pagoda. The menu is short and built around espresso drinks, and the tiny minimalist space is mostly takeaway, so grab a latte and carry it up through Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka. Go early, before the tour groups arrive, for the quietest lanes.
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📍87-5 Hoshino-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0853, Japan
Why it works for solo travelers
- ✓ Comfortable to sit here on your own, whether you're reading, working or people-watching.
- ✓ Good for meeting other travelers and locals.
- ✓ Budget-friendly ($).
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