Nighttime view of a traditional Japanese restaurant entrance in Kyoto with lanterns and signage.Cafés · Hidden gem

Sarasa Nishijin

さらさ西陣

Nishijin, Kyoto · 京都

A former sentō in the weaving district, its majolica tiled walls left completely intact, now a café doing curry, cake and coffee under the old high ceiling.

Why it’s worth it

The tiles are the original Kyoto-made majolica and cover every surface. Come for lunch, sit where the bath used to be.

CategoryCafés
AreaNishijin
Hours11:30–22:00 · closed Wednesday
Typical spend¥¥
Hidden gembathhousemajolica tileslunch

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