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About Our Café
Access to Kyoto Ogawa Syouyaku
We are located just east of Nijo Castle, behind ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto. From Nijo Castle, head east along Oshikoji Street, then turn north onto Aburanokoji Street.
By train
• About a 5-minute walk from Exit 2 of Nijojo-mae Station on the Kyoto City Subway Tozai Line.
• About a 10-minute walk from Exit 2 of Karasuma Oike Station on the Kyoto City Subway Karasuma and Tozai Lines.
By bus
• About a 5-minute walk from the “Nijojo-mae” or “Horikawa Oike” Kyoto City Bus stops.
We do not have a private parking lot. Please use one of the nearby paid parking lots. There are two coin-operated parking lots within about a 2-minute walk.
Yes. We are about an 8-minute walk from the East Main Gate of Nijo Castle. Our café is a convenient place to stop for tea, sweets, or a light meal before or after visiting the castle.
We are open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with last orders at 4:30 p.m. We do not have fixed closing days. Any temporary closures will be announced on our website.
No reservation is required for the café. Please feel free to visit at any time during opening hours. Our second-floor restaurant, however, is available by reservation only.
Desserts start from ¥780, and meals start from ¥1,280.
We do not currently offer dedicated allergy-friendly, vegan, or vegetarian menus. However, our menu includes information on ingredients and allergens. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask a member of our staff.
Yes. Orders can be placed using our multilingual self-service ticket machine, and English menus are also available.
Yes, families with children are very welcome. We do not have baby chairs, but you may bring a stroller to your table.
Yes. We offer a selection of items for takeout.
Ogawa Syouyaku has been working with traditional Japanese botanicals and teas for more than 100 years. At our café, you can enjoy a wide variety of carefully crafted wellness teas, many of which are naturally caffeine-free. Relax in our Kyoto-inspired setting and discover different pairings of tea and sweets.
Yes. From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., we serve light meals such as our herbal soup curry and tuna rice bowl. Seasonal dishes may also be available.
Our signature soup curry is a rich and flavorful dish made with a unique blend of 100 carefully selected botanical ingredients. It is a special dish you can experience only at Kyoto Ogawa Syouyaku.
Some people imagine that wellness teas are bitter, but ours are carefully roasted using Ogawa Syouyaku’s original roasting techniques to create a smooth, pleasant flavor that is easy to enjoy every day.
Some of our most popular teas include Japanese Organic Mulberry Leaf Tea and Organic Rooibos Tea. Our Azuki Red Bean Tea and Burdock Root Tea are also customer favorites.
Yes. Our teas are carefully roasted using Ogawa Syouyaku’s original roasting techniques, giving them a smooth and approachable flavor even for those trying wellness tea for the first time.
Yes. We offer many caffeine-free varieties, including Organic Rooibos Tea.
Yes. Rooibos tea is naturally caffeine-free. We serve Organic Rooibos Tea as well as seasonal blends such as Ginger Rooibos Tea and Lemongrass Rooibos Tea.
We offer many caffeine-free teas for guests who prefer to limit their caffeine intake. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please choose teas according to your individual health needs and the advice of your doctor or healthcare professional.
Yes. Our teas are available both for personal use and as gifts. Gift bags and gift boxes are also available at our first-floor gift shop.
Yes. Shipping can be arranged at the store. Please ask our staff for details.
About Our RESTAURANT
Yes. Kyoto Ogawa Syouyaku Restaurant is available by reservation only. A reservation allows you to enjoy your meal in a calm, relaxed setting without waiting, and makes it easier to plan the rest of your day in Kyoto.
Drawing on more than 100 years of knowledge and experience with traditional Japanese botanicals, we serve carefully prepared breakfast and lunch dishes. We value seasonal ingredients and create food that is gentle, balanced, and enjoyable.
We recommend our restaurant to guests who would like to enjoy a relaxed meal during their time in Kyoto, as well as those who appreciate food made with well-being in mind. We welcome solo diners, couples, families, and groups of friends.
Yes. You are very welcome to visit us for breakfast only. Many guests enjoy breakfast with us before setting out to explore Kyoto. As the restaurant is reservation-only, please make your reservation in advance.
Yes. You may also dine with us for lunch or brunch during our opening hours.
Yes. Because we place great importance on seasonal ingredients, our menu changes throughout the year. Each season brings different dishes, allowing you to experience the character of Japan’s four seasons through your meal.
Shoyaku is a Japanese term for naturally derived materials—mainly plants, but also certain animal- and mineral-derived ingredients—that are dried, powdered, or otherwise prepared for use. Some are also used as ingredients in Kampo, Japan’s traditional herbal medicine. Although the term may sound unfamiliar, many shoyaku ingredients are part of everyday life in Japan, such as burdock root, ginger, dokudami, and jujube, which are used in cooking and tea.
Yes. We offer a children’s plate for elementary-school-age children and younger, with items such as ketchup-flavored rice, a hamburger patty, salad, scrambled eggs, and sausage. You may also share dishes from an accompanying guest’s course or order from the à la carte menu. Please feel free to ask our staff.
Shouyaku refers to ingredients prepared from natural materials such as plants. Yakuzen is a style of cooking that thoughtfully combines ingredients according to one’s physical condition, constitution, and the season. At Kyoto Ogawa Syouyaku, we bring more than 100 years of knowledge and experience as a syouyaku company to what we serve.
Since our founding, Ogawa Syouyaku has shared the value of traditional botanicals as part of everyday well-being. We opened this restaurant to make that knowledge more approachable and to offer guests an opportunity to think about well-being through enjoyable everyday food.
Popular breakfast spots in Kyoto can become busy, especially on weekends and during peak travel seasons. Reserving in advance lets you enjoy breakfast without a long wait and helps you begin your sightseeing plans smoothly.
We recommend enjoying breakfast earlier in the day, before Kyoto’s major sightseeing areas become busy. This can make the rest of your day more comfortable and relaxed.
If you let us know in advance, we will do our best to accommodate vegetarian or vegan requests where possible.
Please let us know about any food allergies when making your reservation. We will do our best to accommodate your needs where possible.
Yes. We are pleased to welcome many guests from overseas, and an English menu is available.
Yes. We are within walking distance of Nijo Castle, making the restaurant convenient for a meal before or after your visit.
Yes. We are about an 8-minute walk from the East Main Gate of Nijo Castle. Our location makes it easy to enjoy a meal before or after visiting the castle.
We do not have a private parking lot. Please use one of the nearby paid parking lots. Bicycle parking is available in front of the property.
Access to Kyoto Ogawa Syouyaku
We are located just east of Nijo Castle, behind ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto. From Nijo Castle, head east along Oshikoji Street, then turn north onto Aburanokoji Street.
By train
• About a 5-minute walk from Exit 2 of Nijojo-mae Station on the Kyoto City Subway Tozai Line.
• About a 10-minute walk from Exit 2 of Karasuma Oike Station on the Kyoto City Subway Karasuma and Tozai Lines.
By bus
• About a 5-minute walk from the “Nijojo-mae” or “Horikawa Oike” Kyoto City Bus stops.
Cancellations and reservation changes are accepted in accordance with our cancellation policy. As a general rule, cancellations made the day before are subject to a charge of 30% of the meal price, while same-day cancellations are charged at 100%. For details, please contact us by phone.
TEL: 075-606-5565
About Our VILLA
Yes. Kyoto Ogawa Syouyaku VILLA welcomes only one group per day. The entire top-floor accommodation, measuring approximately 100 square metres, is reserved exclusively for you, allowing you to enjoy a quiet and private stay without sharing the space with other guests.
Reservations can be made through our dedicated online booking site. Please select the “Book Your Stay” button on our official website, check availability for your preferred dates, and complete your reservation online.
The standard occupancy is two guests, with twin beds provided. The spacious layout is well suited to couples, partners, or friends travelling together. If you would like to stay with more than two guests, please contact us in advance.
TEL: 075-606-5565
The VILLA occupies the top floor and offers more than 100 square metres of private space for one group per day. In addition to a generous living area, it features a quiet private study designed as a secluded retreat for reading, working, or simply unwinding.
The VILLA features two distinctive bathing spaces at opposite ends of the accommodation. One is a dramatic dark-toned bathing room with two bathtubs, designed around the theme of “calm.” The other is a semi-open-air bath inspired by a sense of “openness.” Guests are invited to enjoy whichever bathing experience best suits their mood.
Yes. We provide a special botanical bath preparation inspired by Ogawa Syouyaku’s more than 100 years of experience with traditional Japanese botanicals. We invite you to enjoy a slow, restorative soak. Please note that the bath preparation may be used in the twin bathtubs on the west side, but not in the natural-stone bath on the east side.
Yes. Breakfast is included in your stay. Guests may enjoy a thoughtfully prepared course-style breakfast at the second-floor Kyoto Ogawa Syouyaku Restaurant, beginning with yudofu, Kyoto-style warm tofu. Seating is available at the counter or in a semi-private dining area. Alternatively, you may choose a breakfast option from the first-floor café menu.
If you let us know in advance, we will do our best to accommodate dietary requests such as vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free meals, as well as food allergies, where possible.
Check-in is available from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Check-out is by 11:00 a.m.
Yes. Multi-night stays are welcome, and the VILLA will remain yours throughout your consecutive stay.
Yes. On your arrival day, we can store luggage from 10:00 a.m. On your departure day, luggage storage is available from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please feel free to speak with our staff if you would like to use this service.
The VILLA has been designed as a spacious and tranquil retreat primarily for adult guests. As certain features, including the open terrace and large bathtubs, are not designed to meet safety requirements for younger children, we welcome guests aged 13 and above.
The VILLA is thoughtfully equipped for a comfortable stay, including a separate living area, a double-sink vanity, two bathing spaces, a separate shower area, underfloor heating, complimentary Wi-Fi, a television, and an in-room safe.
Yes. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the VILLA.
Yes. The VILLA is within walking distance of Nijo Castle and is conveniently located for exploring Kyoto. Major destinations such as Kinkaku-ji and Arashiyama can also be reached in approximately 30 minutes, depending on your route and traffic conditions.
Yes. We are delighted to welcome many guests from around the world. English-language assistance is available so that international guests can enjoy a comfortable and reassuring stay.
Yes. On the first floor, Kyoto Ogawa Syouyaku Café offers teas and sweets inspired by traditional botanicals, while the second-floor Kyoto Ogawa Syouyaku Restaurant serves breakfast. Breakfast at either the restaurant or café is included in your stay. The first-floor café is also available to guests at other times during its opening hours.
Cancellations and reservation changes are handled in accordance with the terms of the booking site through which your reservation was made. Please refer to your booking confirmation for details, or contact us by phone if you require assistance.
TEL: 075-606-5565
Rates vary according to the season and your selected dates. For the most up-to-date rate, please select the “Book Your Stay” button on our official website and enter your preferred dates on the booking site.
The VILLA does not have a private car park. Guests arriving by car are kindly asked to use one of the nearby paid parking facilities.
Kyoto Ogawa Syouyaku VILLA is located just east of Nijo Castle, behind ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto. From Nijo Castle, head east along Oshikoji Street, then turn north onto Aburanokoji Street.
By train
• About a 5-minute walk from Exit 2 of Nijojo-mae Station on the Kyoto City Subway Tozai Line.
• About a 10-minute walk from Exit 2 of Karasuma Oike Station on the Kyoto City Subway Karasuma and Tozai Lines.
By bus
• About a 5-minute walk from the “Nijojo-mae” or “Horikawa Oike” Kyoto City Bus stops.