It’s nice to have somewhere you can easily stop by while sightseeing or shopping.
Tenryo Kurashiki Coffee is a specialty coffee bean shop about a five-minute walk from the Bikan Historical Area.
Despite being close to a tourist area, it’s known for serving freshly roasted, authentic coffee at reasonable prices.
Its drip coffee, wrapped in charming packaging, makes a perfect stylish souvenir from Kurashiki.
Here’s a look at Tenryo Kurashiki Coffee, a place you’ll find yourself drawn to by the aroma of coffee.
The information presented was accurate when this article was published in December 2021. Please note that it may differ from current information.
“Tenryo Kurashiki Coffee,” a retro coffee bean specialty shop in Kurashiki Center Street
Walk along the shopping arcade from JR Kurashiki Station toward the Bikan Historical Area, and you’ll see Tenryo Kurashiki Coffee just past Curry House Kobeya.
The shop is right by a sign that says “Center Street.”
It’s next to a shoe shop on one side and a kimono shop on the other. The building is long and narrow, so be sure not to miss it.
From the front, it looks a little like a stylish foreign gift shop. The brickwork gives it a retro feel.
You can already smell the fragrant aroma of coffee around here…!
It’s quite a large building when you look up at it from below.
Let’s head inside.
A coffee bean specialty shop focused on freshness, with 22 varieties always in stock
The first thing to catch your eye when you enter is a large brown machine.
It’s a coffee roaster, and its imposing presence really surprised me!
It’s quite impressive.
Whenever an order for roasted coffee comes in, it gets to work with a rumbling sound.
Tenryo Kurashiki Coffee is committed to roasting your preferred coffee beans in-house, right there on the spot.
Did you know that roasted coffee stays delicious for only about a month as whole beans, and two weeks once ground? It’s shorter than you might expect.
Roasting each variety of coffee beans takes about 15 minutes.
The large roaster is hard at work so they can always provide fresh beans.
They showed me some freshly roasted, piping-hot coffee beans.
They had a fragrant aroma with a hint of rich sweetness!
I couldn’t help wanting to munch on them just as they were.
There are an impressive 22 varieties of coffee beans in stock at all times.
It’s rare to find a shop with 22 varieties, from unusual beans that are hard to find in Japan to those favored by coffee connoisseurs.
The coffee beans are displayed with cards describing the characteristics of each variety. You can easily see what kind of aroma and flavor to expect, which is reassuring.
More than anything, the carefully written cards show how much the staff love coffee!
If you don’t know much about coffee, be sure to ask the staff.
▼Here’s the coffee bean price list.
There’s a wide range of coffees, from affordable options to Hawaiian Kona at 4,000 yen.
If Kurashiki is too far away for you to visit, there’s also an online shop.
There are “bean fans” all over Japan who have fallen in love with these fresh coffee beans. Amazing!
Takeout Menu
At Tenryo Kurashiki Coffee, you can take home not only coffee beans but also drinks.
The shop used to have seating for customers, but as of 2021, it offers takeout only.
You cannot eat or drink inside the shop.
We asked the staff for their top coffee picks. Great as souvenirs, too!
Since we’d come all the way to a specialty shop, we asked a staff member who loves coffee for their top picks.
Here are three varieties: one for coffee beginners, one that’s the most popular at Tenryo Kurashiki Coffee, and another staff favorite.
Ethiopia Bereka G1
The staff’s first recommended coffee bean is “Ethiopia Bereka G1.”
Ethiopia Bereka is known for its elegant, tea-like aroma.
“Coffee that smells like tea…!?”
I couldn’t imagine it as a coffee novice, but it made me want to try it.
Brazil Yoshimatsu
The second recommended coffee bean is “Brazil Yoshimatsu.”
As the name Yoshimatsu suggests, it comes from a coffee farm run by someone of Japanese origin. It’s very rare in Japan, with few places carrying it.
It has a deep body and a rich flavor that coffee connoisseurs will enjoy.
Tenryo Kurashiki Blend
The most popular choice, “Tenryo Kurashiki Blend,” is characterized by its acidity and elegant aroma.
As you’d expect from a blend named after the shop, it’s packed with the staff’s care and attention, and is recommended for coffee lovers.
“Brazil Chocolat Baby” is recommended for beginners
“Brazil Chocolat Baby” is recommended for beginners.
It’s very easy to drink and refreshing! A great choice for coffee beginners or as a souvenir.
Individually sold drip packs are perfect for trying
Worried about buying roasted beans right away? Individually sold drip packs are a great option.
At 160 yen each, tax included, you can easily enjoy authentic coffee.
The masking tape decoration gives them a stylish Kurashiki touch!
They’re lightweight and keep well, making them a nice souvenir from the Bikan Historical Area.
▼There’s also a wide selection of coffee gift sets in the shop.
All the masking tape and wrapping are decorated by the staff by hand.
▼ Handmade goods for sale in the shop.
The shop is lined with charming goods that would make lovely gifts alongside coffee.
▼ Since we were there, we bought the staff’s top-recommended drip coffee and all three varieties of Tenryo Kurashiki Blend.
The most popular is “Tenryo Kurashiki Blend.”
Its bold bitterness gives it a well-defined flavor. The acidity also stands out, leaving a strong impression of the coffee’s intensity.
“Ethiopia Bereka” surprised me with its rich aroma. It also has a light finish, making it very easy to drink and a personal favorite.
Last is “Brazil Yoshimatsu.”
A slightly smoky aroma and a hint of bitterness. Its flavor is simple and full-bodied, yet somehow it goes down easily.
Tasting them side by side, I was surprised by how completely different their aromas and flavors were. Being able to enjoy coffee so easily with a drip pack is part of its appeal, too.
Before going in, I was a little nervous, wondering what kind of shop it would be, but I was completely won over by the coffee-loving atmosphere inside and the delicious coffee.
The prices are reasonable, too, so it’s a place I’d like to visit regularly for a little everyday relaxation.
It’s also a great place to visit while sightseeing in the Bikan Historical Area. Pick up a souvenir while you’re there.
Tenryo Kurashiki Coffee Information
| Name | Tenryo Kurashiki Coffee |
|---|---|
| Address | 2-7-19 Achi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Contact | 0120ｰ928-997 |
| Parking | None |
| Hours | 11:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| Closed | Monday, Thursday |
| Payment methods |
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| Reservations | Accepted |
| Smoking | Completely non-smoking |
| Restrooms | No restroom |
| Website | Tenryo Kurashiki Coffee |
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