musubi cafe Arashiyama
Hours
10:30–20:00（周六 10:00–22:00、周日 10:00–20:00，L.O. 为闭店前 1 小时），周二不定休
京都市西京区嵐山西一川町1-8Open in Google Maps ↗Official site ↗
musubi cafe Arashiyama is a runner-friendly 'jog cafe' in Arashiyama, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto, with showers and lockers — drop your bags and go jogging or trail running nearby. An official November 2023 notice gave: open 10:30, close 18:00 (last order 17:00), phone 075-862-4195. Address: 1-8 Arashiyama Nishigawacho, Nishikyo-ku; JR Saga-Arashiyama / Hankyu Arashiyama stations (no walking time published). Hours may have changed — check the latest NEWS post on the official site.
Before you go
Described by the shop itself as a jog cafe in Arashiyama and Gion-Kamogawa: showers and lockers on site, leave your luggage and go jogging or trail running, then shower and eat/drink afterwards. Known for onigiri, in-house roasted coffee, coffee jelly, lemon squash and green curry; also hosts running, yoga and moms-with-babies events. The site has a reservation page.
- Runner-friendly jog cafe with luggage storage
- On-site showers and lockers
- Onigiri + in-house roasted coffee
- Running/yoga/family-themed events
- Getting there
- 1-8 Arashiyama Nishigawacho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto. JR Saga-Arashiyama Station / Hankyu Arashiyama Station (no walking minutes published).
- Booking
- Per the Nov 2023 notice: open all days that month; reservations accepted for 11:30 slots only, by phone (075-862-4195) or DM; other times accommodated in arrival order. Current policy follows the latest official notice.
- Crowds
- Business days are announced irregularly (the site posts 'November business days'-style notices); check the latest NEWS post before visiting.
- Good for
- People wanting to eat after a run or walk in Arashiyama, onigiri-and-coffee fans, anyone interested in running/yoga/parent-child events.
- How it differs
- The sister shop is musubi-cafe Gion Kamogawa (per the business's own description: Miyagawasuji, Higashiyama-ku; 11:00–21:00, Sat 10:00–21:00, Sun 10:00–20:00, last order 1 hour before close, irregular holidays) — the alternative for evening dining; Arashiyama is the daytime option. Don't confuse it with 'musubi sweets factory' at 51 Arashiyama Nakaoshita-cho, a separate sweets shop (third-party info).
When does the Arashiyama shop open?
The official Nov 2023 notice said open 10:30, close 18:00 (last order 17:00); the latest NEWS post takes precedence.
Can I make a reservation?
The 2023 notice accepted reservations by phone (075-862-4195) or DM; current terms follow the latest official notice. The site also has a reservation page.
Is it really for runners?
The shop describes itself as a jog cafe: leave your luggage, jog or trail-run nearby, then shower on site.
Is the Arashiyama shop the same as musubi sweets factory?
No. Sweets factory is at 51 Arashiyama Nakaoshita-cho, a separate sweets shop (third-party info); the Arashiyama cafe is at Arashiyama Nishigawacho 1-8.
Sources musubi cafe official site (Arashiyama business notice, Nov 2023) · musubi cafe official homepage
- The site posts monthly business-day notices irregularly — always check the latest NEWS entry before visiting
- Don't go to the wrong place: 'musubi sweets factory' at Arashiyama Nakaoshita-cho 51 is a different sweets shop
- The business also runs a Gion Kamogawa shop, better for evening dining
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