Onn Kyoto Gokomachi

In November 2024, I visited Onn (温) Kyoto Gokomachi.  The tea cafe was opened in November 2023 by owner Suzuka Yamaoka and is located a short walk from Kawaramachi Station on Gokomachi-dori in an over 100 year old renovated Kyo-machiya (townhouse).  I had been following them on Instagram since shortly after their opening and was delighted to finally be able to visit.

The cafe specializes in wagashi (tea sweets) handmade with local ingredients and with half the sugar.  The tea menu includes matcha, hojicha, and green tea.  Guests can seclect from several seasonal wagashi as well as a tea bowl from a curated collection if they are drinking matcha.  Orders are placed just inside the entrance and seating comes with a view of the beautiful tsuboniwa inner courtyard garden.

My tea was Hojicha paired with Kinmokusei wagashi made with pumpkin, orange peel, milk bean paste, red bean paste, and mochi.  Both tea and wagashi were perfect for the rainy autumn day.

Note that Onn does not accept reservations.  When it's busy, they will take your name and call you when a seat becomes available.

Address:

京都府京都市中京区伊勢屋町341-1
341-1 Iseyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Hours:
Thursday-Monday11:00am to 6:00pm
Closed Tuesday and Wednesday