Kiyosumi-Shirakawa: A Pilgrimage to Tokyo's Third-Wave Coffee Mecca

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The 'coffee town' where roasteries gathered after Blue Bottle opened its first Japan store. Walk among the low buildings of the old warehouse and lumber district on a roastery pilgrimage, pacing yourself with a Japanese garden and contemporary art museum in between.

Half-day5 stopsEst. budget 42,000 KRW

Itinerary

1
Blue Bottle Coffee Kiyosumi-Shirakawaブルーボトルコーヒー清澄白河
Kiyosumi-Shirakawa · Cafe · 45 min stay
Blue Bottle's first store in Japan and the starting point that made this neighborhood a 'coffee mecca.' Watch hand-drip and the roasting process in a spacious roastery converted from an old warehouse.
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Walk 5 min
2
ARiSE COFFEE ROASTERS어라이즈 커피 로스터스
Kiyosumi-Shirakawa · Cafe · 30 min stay
A small neighborhood roastery where the owner roasts personally. The alley atmosphere and casual service let you feel the real vibe of a 'local coffee town.'
Walk 6 min
3
Allpress Espresso Tokyo Roastery올프레스 에스프레소 도쿄 로스터리
Kiyosumi-Shirakawa · Cafe · 30 min stay
A roastery from New Zealand. The sense of space under the high ceiling of an old lumber warehouse, with a large roaster turning, is superb. A rich flat white is the signature.
Walk 8 min
4
Kiyosumi Garden清澄庭園
Kiyosumi-Shirakawa · Garden · 40 min stay
A strolling pond garden created by a Meiji-era magnate. Crossing the stepping stones (isowatari) at the water's edge for a full loop is just right for a break between coffees (small admission fee).
Walk 12 min
5
Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo東京都現代美術館
Kiyosumi-Shirakawa · Art museum · 90 min stay
MOT. One of Japan's largest contemporary art museums, with large-scale permanent and special exhibitions. The architecture itself is a sight, and the cafe and art-book shop are good, making it the perfect period to a coffee stroll.