The Starbucks is located in Ninenzaka Kyoto which leads to the World Heritage site Kiyomizu-dera Temple . It become famous because of their traditional Japanese concept design. You can see the exterior of the building dominated by wood and looks like traditional Japanese house. It makes this Starbucks appearance different from the other Starbucks.

Starbucks exterior

Starbucks coffee maker area

Bartender

They have chairs on the first and second floor, and some area of the second floor used tatami for sitting which make this Starbucks unique. You need to take of your shoes first to sit on the tatami seats.

Tatami seat area

Tatami seat area

Tatami seat area on the second floor

2nd floor Starbucks Kyoto

2nd floor interior Starbucks, Kyoto

 If you want to taste coffee with traditional Japanese atmosphere, you’re in the right place!