Cool Starbucks store - Kyoto Sanjo Ohashi

Kyoto Sanjo Ohashi

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Kyoto was established as Japan's capital under the name "Heiankyo" in the year 794 and served as Japan's capital and the emperor's residence until 1868. Kyoto is not the kind of city that is simply content to remain as it is. Instead, it continues to strive toward change and development, adjusting itself to meet the needs of each new generation. it is and always will be, a living historical city.

Last stage of the Highway

Sanjo Ohashi (Great Sanjo Bridge) is the bridge over the River Kamo in Kyoto that formed the last stage of the Tokaido, the Eastern Highway between Kyoto and Edo(Tokyo). During the Edo period, the Tokaido was an important key artery for the ruling shogun dynasty to keep control over the country. To facilitate traveling on the Tokaido, 53 post-towns were established along the road. The Tokaido soon developed into the most important commercial route in old Japan.

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River Side

Starbucks Kyoto Sanjo Ohashi is the side of Kamo river and Sanjyo Ohashi. Around this area is used to be the downtown, not only concentrated many hotels and restaurants, but an entertainment area for people of Kyoto. People were enjoying the cool breezes of the evening flourished, especially in summer, and many performances were held in the riverbed.

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During the summer time in Kyoto, this Starbucks also build "Kawadoko" which is the wooden terrace along Kamo river. If you are seated at outside terrace area, you get to see the beautiful view as well as people enjoying Kawadoko dinner next to Starbucks. Moreover, if you happen to stop by on weekends after 7PM, you might see people playing music just right outside of the Starbucks.

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Get-together with tourists

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This Starbucks is also famous for non-Japanese and there are many tourists who are checking the guide and maps. They are often exchanging their information and I think it is a productive and enjoyable time for you.

You can watch the nice view from this shop even though it is not summer season. Kyoto's winter is very cold and summer is very hot. So, Japanese people of former days were making many new ideas for enjoying their livings. I believe It is the reason that Japan's rich and diverse culture is created.