The first thing that catches your eye when you walk into INODA is the large circular bar in the middle of the shop, like a panoramic screen – people making coffee, reading newspapers, chatting. The ambiance, rhythm, and character portrayals all have a cinematic quality. When traveling, it's essential to immerse yourself in scenes like this that you wouldn't find in your own city. Besides being a historic establishment, it can also be considered a literary travel spot. The renowned Japanese novelist Shotaro Ikenami, who wrote both stories and food reviews, in his essay "Flavors of Yesteryear," a memoir of his culinary life in his late fifties, specifically wrote about the unforgettable dishes and old restaurants that accompanied him for decades. Regarding INODA COFFEE, he wrote: "My morning begins with INODA coffee. This has been a long-standing habit for many years; if I don't have a cup of INODA coffee, my day cannot begin." The shop was founded in 1940 and has seven branches in Kyoto alone. INODA's coffee beans and brewing equipment are must-buy souvenirs for coffee lovers, whether for gifting or personal use.
Inoda Coffee Kyoto (Sanjo Branch)
