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eX cafe Kyoto Arashiyama Main Store

With a unique Japanese shichirin (small charcoal grill), this popular cafe serves Japanese-Sweets with hand-grilled dumplings.

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Renovated from a traditional Japanese house, inside its imposing stature is a popular cafe serving WA (Japanese) sweets. Tucked away in an alley and hidden from view, it is popular and always filled with tourists lining up.

The popular “Hokuhoku Odango (Dumpling) Set” is an experience-based menu where visitors can create their own dumplings by grilling one. Three dumpling skewers of Wormwood (yomogi) and plain can be grilled to your liking, a fun experience. Mitarashi (sweet soy sauce glaze) and anko (red bean paste) are served on the side, so you can top it up as you like! Other popular snacks include Warabimochi, a Kyoto favorite and “Kyoguro Roll”, made with dough including bamboo charcoal. Make sure to try other menus such as shaved ice and zenzai (stewed red beans sweetened with sugar).

The 400m area garden viewed from the shop is also an attraction in itself. Make sure to spend a quiet time by seeing the seasonal sights of Kyoto. The entrance murals and artwork in the Japanese room made by Kyoto-based artist Hideki Kimura is also a must see.

Highlights

  • A popular Japanese sweets cafe.
  • Renovated from a Japanese traditional house with a 400m2 area garden.
  • Popular menus include a “grill your own dumpling on a shichirin” experience.
  • Check out artworks by Kyoto-based artist Hideki Kimura.

Photos

  • Inside a Japanese traditional house with a garden.

    Inside a Japanese traditional house with a garden.

  • “Hoku Hoku Dango Set”, grill your dumpling to your liking.

    “Hoku Hoku Dango Set”, grill your dumpling to your liking.

  • The popular “Kyoguro Roll” available to go.

    The popular “Kyoguro Roll” available to go.

  • Various artworks of Kyoto-based artist Hideki Kimura on display.

    Various artworks of Kyoto-based artist Hideki Kimura on display.

  • Spend a quiet time viewing the gardens

    Spend a quiet time viewing the gardens

  • View a 400m2 area garden from the store.

    View a 400m2 area garden from the store.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

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Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)

A

English, Korean and Chinese available. Photos available.

Q

Do you serve vegetarian menus?

A

Yes.

Q

Can I take photos of the food or the interior?

A

Yes.

Q

Do you have plugs for charging devices?

A

Sorry, we do not.

Q

Can I get take-out?

A

Menus are available to-go (depending on season).

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Details

Name in Japanese
イクスカフェ 嵐山本店
Postal Code
616-8384
Address
35-3 Sagatenryujitsukurimichicho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
Telephone
075-882-6366
Closed
Irregular holidays
Hours
10:00am-6:00pm
Budget
1,000yen
Directions
1) 1 min walk from Keifuku Arashiyama Line Arashiyama Station
2) 10 min walk from JR San’in Main Line Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
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