Coffee & cafés in Japan
9,104 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.
From Wikipedia
Japan has a coffee culture that has changed with societal needs over time. Today, coffee shops serve as a niche within their urban cultures. While it was introduced earlier in history during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries by Dutch and Portuguese traders, it rapidly gained popularity at the turn of the twentieth century. It supports the social aspects of Japan, serving both as a space to connect but also to alleviate oneself from social pressures.
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Notable cafés in Japan
- SOT COFFEE ROASTER — Osaka — ★ 4.6
- Cafe LA — Ajiharacho — ★ 4.8
Coffee culture in Japan
Japan has a thriving coffee scene, and WorldCafeMap lists 9,104 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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