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Top 10 Recommended Coffee Shops in Asakusa
Top 10 Recommended Coffee Shops in Asakusa
— A Cup to Enjoy with Your Downtown Sightseeing —
Asakusa and Coffee Culture
When you think of Asakusa, you might picture Senso-ji Temple, Kaminarimon Gate, and the lively Nakamise-dori. But it's also a town where coffee culture has taken root. With everything from retro traditional kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shops) to the latest specialty coffee, it's the perfect area to combine with sightseeing.
10 Recommended Coffee Shops in Asakusa
1. Junkissa Mulberry
A traditional kissaten with a Showa retro atmosphere. The coffee, carefully brewed using aネルドリップ (nel drip) method, has a deep flavor, and it's recommended to enjoy it with pudding or Neapolitan pasta.
2. Cafe Tsumuguri
A small, hidden cafe near Senso-ji Temple. Drip coffee made with single-origin beans is popular, offering a calm respite during your sightseeing.
3. Asakusa Coffee Shop Hatoya
A long-established coffee shop beloved by locals. The fragrant blended coffee pairs perfectly with traditional toast.
4. Lodge-style Cafe St. Moritz
A coffee shop with an impressive wood-grain interior. A cup enjoyed with a morning set is perfect for an Asakusa morning.
5. Blue Drip Cafe Asakusa
A cafe that uses its own roasted beans and is particular about its brewing methods. Popular with tourists, it's also recommended to get a takeout and stroll along the Sumida River.
6. Cafe de Silk Road
An exotic cafe with a Middle Eastern theme. The combination of spice-infused sweets and coffee is unique.
7. Espresso Stand KAMIYA
An espresso specialty shop right near Asakusa Station. Rich espresso and latte art are popular, attracting support from younger tourists.
8. Cafe Tsukubai
Appealing for its Japanese-modern atmosphere. With matcha lattes and sets including Japanese sweets, you can experience the unique blend of Japanese and Western styles in Asakusa.
9. Asakusa Terrace Cafe
An open-air cafe right next to Senso-ji Temple. Enjoying coffee leisurely on the terrace seating is perfect for a break from sightseeing.
10. Small Backstreet Roastery
A hidden gem not widely known to tourists. The coffee, roasted by the owner themselves, is rich in individuality, making it a place to visit at the end of your Asakusa stroll.
Tips for enjoying Asakusa sightseeing and coffee
・In the morning, explore Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise-dori, then enjoy a blended coffee at a cafe.
・In the afternoon, take out specialty coffee and stroll along the Sumida River.
・In the evening, after enjoying a meal on Hoppy Street, relax at a coffee shop.
A Special Cup in Ginza
After enjoying Asakusa's downtown coffee culture, why not extend your trip to Ginza? Just about 15 minutes away by train, BONGENCOFFEE GINZA is a special place where you can enjoy their house-roasted "Ginza Blend" and "Original Blend" in a Japanese-modern space featuring bonsai. Combining Asakusa sightseeing with a high-quality cup in Ginza will enrich your stay in Tokyo even further.
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