Castella do Paulo is a Kyoto café for traditional Portuguese sweets, recognized as Tabelog 100 #48 with 3.6pts in 2025.
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- Address
- Japan, 〒602-8386 Kyoto, Kamigyo Ward, Imakojicho, 上がる馬喰町８９7蔵Ａ
- Phone
- +81 75-748-0505
- Website
- castelladopaulo.com
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Tabelog 100 #48 and Portuguese sweets
Tabelog 100 #48 with 3.6pts in 2025 gives Castella do Paulo a clear credential for traditional Portuguese sweets and café plans in Kyoto.
Imakojicho street scene
Imakojicho locates the standalone café in a historic building with a street-scene outlook. Conversational noise, casual service, and standard pacing suit lunch or an all-day stop.
Quick Comparison
Comparable venues by cuisine and category.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castella do Paulo | Traditional Portuguese sweets & café | $$ | , | Kamigyō |
| ELEPHANT FACTORY COFFEE | Specialty Coffee & Cafe | $$ | , | Nakagyō |
| koe donuts Kyoto ten | Organic donut café & dessert shop | $$ | , | Nakagyō |
| OGAWA COFFEE Kyoto eki ten | Specialty coffee & light meals cafe | $$ | , | Shimogyō |
| Shirohato Bakery | Kyoto artisan bakery & bagel shop (takeout only) | $ | , | Nakagyō |
| Yakitate Pan Manhattan | Japanese neighborhood bakery and sandwich shop | $ | , | Nakagyō |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Tabelog 100 #48 · No. 48
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Cafe - WEST - 2025
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At a Glance
- Cozy
- Classic
- Low Profile Address
- Solo
- Casual Hangout
- Family
- Historic Building
- Standalone
- Street Scene
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 9:30 AM–6 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 9:30 AM–6 PM
- Sunday
- 9:30 AM–6 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Tiny, relaxed café in a renovated sake brewery kura with a calm, classic atmosphere where guests quietly enjoy Portuguese cakes and coffee near the shrine’s torii gate.