Café de Furukawa

Founded in 1975 and run by a middle-aged couple who roast their own beans and make their own blends, Furukawa caters to those who want to savor their coffee while reading, listening to classical music, or conversing softly in an elegant, library-like atmosphere. No smoking, cell-phones, laptops, or cameras. A cup of coffee costs about ¥600.

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Address

Shōhei-cho 2360

Getting there

on a flagstone-paved side street linking two similar streets leading into the top tourist attractions, Ashikaga Gakkō and Bannaji Temple

Hours

Thu-Tue (closed Wed and half-day Tue) 06:30-12, 14:30-17:30