A blend of traditional Japanese styled rooms and antique themed Western furnishings, Ex cafe - also known as Ickx cafe - in Arayashima is a pleasant cafe to enjoy delicious Japanese desserts to beat the Kyoto heat. A several minute walk from Arayashima station, Ex is a large space located down an alley on the left hand side from the station that is visible from the main road leading to Togetsukyo bridge. Serving up a variety of Japanese desserts, Ex is a top spot for those trekking through Arashiyama with a sweet tooth.
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        Ex Cafe
A stylish yet traditional cafe serving sweet desserts!
 
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                                Mango kakigori will surely cool you down on a humid day                            
                         
                            
                            
                                Situated at the end of an alley right off the main road of Arashiyama                            
                         
                            
                            
                                A traditional zen garden lightens up the Western style room                            
                         
                            
                            
                                A rock garden and trees line the path up to the cafe's entrance                            
                         
                            
                            
                                The cake's dark color comes from adding bamboo ash to the mixture                            
                         
                            
                            
                                Food, dirnks, and dessert in a relaxing environment                            
                        Information
35-3 Sagatenryuji Tsukurimichicho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 616-8384 (Directions)
075-882-6366
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                                        Geraldine Buergel
                                        
                    
                    
                        5 years ago                    
                
            
                    Wow, the mango ice dessert looks delicious!                
                                                
            
                    
                                        Corinna David
                                        
                    
                    
                        9 years ago                    
                
            
                    I went to Arashiyama but I missed this cafe. Will check it out if I get a chance to go back.                
                                                
            
                    
                                        Cathy Cawood
                                        
                    
                    
                        9 years ago                    
                
            
                    I've been here! I wish I'd tried the mango kakigouri. It looks fantastic! I think I just had coffee and cake, although both were excellent.                
                                                
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