Sights Kyoto — Restaurant in Kyoto

Stumbled upon this co-working space walking down a side street lined with chōchin.

I urgentlyneeded to email a bunch of client reports and the cute and friendly chalkboard sign caught my eye. The next thing I heard was boisterous and infectious laughter and I was sold.

I walked in and Rena (owner of said laughter) greeted me warmly in Japanese and English. I asked for some co-working time and she ran through the options and I was directed upstairs (sans shoes) where I could partake of the facilities.

After getting through my work I came back downstairs to a very friendly and engaging group having a drinking session. The space as I now found out acts as a bar also.

Rena took her break at some point and Marie took over. Immediately engaging in friendly banter and conversation in exceptional English. I ended up spending 3 additional hours here chatting and networking.

Such a fantastic place I returned the next day and did 6 hours of work, in their tranquil zen environment. When you enjoy work that’s when you know you are in great surroundings.

Will definitely return next time I am...

Have you ever thought of enjoying a cup of coffee or maybe even a local microbrewery beer, and then sitting down in a very quiet traditional Japanese style workspace, to concentrate at maximum productivity? Well, I thought I would never find somewhere like this hidden gem in Kyoto, but this unique venue, combining a café/bar space on the first floor, and a very quiet co-working in space in the second floor has it all!

Being a very mobile worker myself, I needed to stop by somewhere for a two hour zoom meeting in the middle of my sightseeing, and this place provided me in the environment that I hadn’t even dreamed of. The staff are super kind, and customers are very...

We stumbled upon Sights Kyoto by accident, but it turned out to be one of the best surprises of our trip. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, and the staff—especially the owner, Tetsuo—were incredibly warm and genuine. It’s always so heartwarming to meet people like them, and we had some really great conversations. The Japanese sake was fantastic, and it’s the perfect spot to relax, whether you’re with friends or on your own. We loved the vibe and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Kyoto. It also has a lovely co-working space for those looking for a cool spot to work. If we’re lucky enough to return to Kyoto, we’ll...