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Sarasa Nishijin

A cafe inside a renovated 80 year old bathhouse.

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This cafe is inside the renovated Fujimori Onsen, a bathhouse that operated until 1998. Using the excellence of the previous venue, it re-opened as the second store of “Sarasa” in 2000. Sarasa currently has 6 cafes across Kyoto city. Its environment evokes a Kyoto-like scenery within Nishin town.

The store, which has a bathtub buried underneath, is spacious. There are several remnants scattered around, such as walls that divided the men and women's bathhouse. The tiles decorated on the walls are a rugged relief, an antique design named “Japanese Majolica Style”. Each tile has a cute different color and shape, perfect for viewing.

Filling food menus are also popular. It serves sweets and house-made coffee made in a sister branch, perfect for multiple visits in different hours or purposes. At night, impromptu live concerts are held. Visitors can enjoy music while enjoying food and alcohol.

Highlights

  • A retro environment using features from a previous bathhouse.
  • Various remnants of a bathhouse scattered around.
  • A filling lunch and dinner is served.
  • Visitors can enjoy seasonal sweets and drinks.
  • Live concerts are held at night.

Photos

  • An imposing gate awaits visitors.

    An imposing gate awaits visitors.

  • The interior with a bathhouse underneath the floors.

    The interior with a bathhouse underneath the floors.

  • The cafe features a myriad of retro tiles.

    The cafe features a myriad of retro tiles.

  • A filling weekly lunch (photo may not reflect actual food).

    A filling weekly lunch (photo may not reflect actual food).

  • The carrot cake, a popular snack from the sister branch “Sarasa Baked Goods Factory”.

    The carrot cake, a popular snack from the sister branch “Sarasa Baked Goods Factory”.

Official FAQs

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

Q

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

A

Yes, we do. (English is available).

Q

Do you serve vegetarian menus?

A

We have a vegan bowl menu.

Q

Can I take photos of the food or the interior?

A

Yes.

Q

Do you have electric outlets for charging?

A

No, but we can rent you one.

Q

Can I get take-out?

A

Only baked snacks.

Reviews

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  • 簡蓉

    京都美食咖啡廳西陣Sarasa~位於京都西陣區,這也是日本高級織物的發源地~

Details

Name in Japanese
さらさ西陣
Postal Code
603-8223
Address
11-1 Murasakinohigashifujinomoricho, Kita-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
Telephone
075-432-5075
Closed
Wednesdays
Business hours
12:00pm-10:00pm (L.O.9:00pm)
Budget
1,000 yen - 2,000 yen,
Directions
10 min walk from Kyoto City Karasuma Line Kuramaguchi Station.
10 min walk from town bus “Horikawa Kurama Guchi” stop or “Senbon Kurama Guchi” stop or “Daitokuji-mae” stop.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)