{"id":18074,"date":"2025-01-22T12:00:15","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T03:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/?p=18074"},"modified":"2025-04-02T17:29:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T08:29:14","slug":"arabica-kyoto-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/en\/arabica-kyoto-en-18074\/","title":{"rendered":"Investigating % ARABICA’s Roots: Are They from Kyoto? The Secrets Behind Their Special Latte"},"content":{"rendered":"

With its main store in Higashiyama, Kyoto, % ARABICA is a popular coffee brand with 213 stores around the world.<\/p>\n

It has a reputation for offering highly aromatic specialty coffee using the world’s best espresso machines. In Japan, there are only seven locations: three in Kyoto, two in Tokyo, and one in Niseko, Hokkaido, making it a popular spot that many people visit when sightseeing in Kyoto.<\/p>\n

This time, I, a resident of Kyoto, would like to share my impressions from my actual visit to % ARABICA, Kyoto – Higashiyama Main Store!
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What is % ARABICA?<\/h2>\n

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% ARABICA is a coffee brand founded by Kenneth Shoji, who is half Japanese and half Canadian.<\/p>\n

The first store opened in Hong Kong in 2012, and the main store moved to Higashiyama, Kyoto in 2014.<\/p>\n

As of January 2025, it has become a major brand with 213 franchise stores worldwide, including Asia, the Middle East, China, the United States, and Europe.<\/p>\n

In Japan, there are a total of seven stores: three in Kyoto, two in Tokyo, and one in Niseko, Hokkaido.<\/p>\n

In Kyoto, in addition to the Higashiyama main store introduced here, there is also the % ARABICA Shokudo located right in front of it, where you can enjoy a traditional Japanese breakfast, the Arashiyama Store, and the Fujii Daimaru Store in a department store in town.<\/p>\n

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% ARABICA Higashiyama is located near Yasaka Tower, one of the symbols of Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, in one of the most elegant places in Kyoto.<\/p>\n

The reason why % ARABICA moved its main store to Higashiyama, Kyoto is because Mr. Kenneth Shoji, the Japanese owner of a coffee plantation in Kona, Hawaii, wanted to \u201ccreate a world-class coffee brand from Japan\u201d.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe striking \u201c%\u201d symbol in the % ARABICA logo comes from a tree that looks like a coffee cherry growing on it.<\/p>\n

The symbol, which is familiar around the world, caught the eye of many people, who asked on social media, “what country’s brand is this?” and so the brand has since become an international sensation.<\/p>\n

% ARABICA Menu<\/h2>\n

Basically, % ARABICA’s menu consists only of drinks.<\/p>\n

At the main store in Higashiyama, Kyoto, baguette sandwiches are available only during breakfast hours.<\/p>\n

In addition to espresso-based and drip-based coffees, matcha latte and other drinks are also available.<\/p>\n

You can choose from original blend, single origin, and decaf coffee beans.<\/p>\n

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The most popular drink at % ARABICA is the Cafe Latte brewed with the world’s best espresso machine by Slayer Espresso.<\/p>\n

It has a well-balanced taste between rich and refreshing.<\/p>\n

For hot lattes, you can also enjoy the beautiful latte art.<\/p>\n

% ARABICA has locations outside of Kyoto as well. The New York store is located in the DUMBO area overlooking Manhattan, and the Beijing No. 5 store is located in Beijing, China, near the Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.<\/p>\n

The Dubai store is located in the Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping center, and the Paris store is in the Passage des Panoramas in the 2nd arrondissement, a famous tourist attraction and a beautiful location.<\/p>\n

In Tokyo, there is a store in Azabudai Hills, so if you are interested, please visit the Tokyo store as well.<\/p>\n

\uff1e Click here for a list of % ARABICA locations.<\/a><\/p>\n

How does % ARABICA’s coffee taste?<\/h2>\n

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The most distinctive feature of % ARABICA is that it uses the world’s most sought after machine, the Slayer Espresso.<\/p>\n

Unlike ordinary machines, the barista can control the temperature, amount of water, and timing of the brewing process, so you get what the barista considers \u201cthe best espresso\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Drip coffee is also brewed using a machine, with a little hot water poured in first to steam the coffee, and then each cup is carefully brewed by the barista.<\/p>\n

Coffee lovers are sure to enjoy the aromatic coffee at this coffee shop.<\/p>\n

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The same % ARABICA can be found in different stores around the world, each of which has been designed to suit the \u201cflavor preferences of the local people\u201d and to respect the baristas who work in each region.<\/p>\n

One of the reasons why % ARABICA is loved is that it is a taste that can only be experienced at that particular store.<\/p>\n

A Visit to the % ARABICA Higashiyama Main Store in Kyoto<\/h2>\n

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This time, I visited the Higashiyama main store of the popular coffee brand % ARABICA in Kyoto.<\/p>\n

The location is along Yasaka-dori Street, which leads to \u201cYasaka-no-to\u201d (Yasaka Tower) near Ninenzaka, which leads to Kiyomizu-dera Temple.<\/p>\n

It is also close to Yasaka Shrine and Gion, so it is recommended to visit during sightseeing.<\/p>\n