Coffee & cafés in Japan
9,101 coffee shops and cafés across 1181 cities and towns — the most complete Japan coffee directory anywhere.
Japan has 9,101 coffee venues across 1,181 cities. The top cities by venue count are Kyoto (226), Osaka (216), Umeda (173), Kobe (155), and Sakae (138). The local coffee-culture term is kissaten. Common serves include sandwiches, breakfast, and tea. About 95% of venues are independent.
Coffee culture in Japan
Japan has a thriving coffee scene, and WorldCafeMap lists 9,101 coffee shops, cafés and roasteries across 1181 cities — from the busiest spots in Kyoto, Osaka, Umeda to hidden gems in smaller towns. Every listing shows the address, opening hours, a map, photos and real customer ratings.
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