Café & Sweets · Asagaya

Kissa Gion (Asagaya) 喫茶 gion

A dreamy 1980s kissaten by Asagaya Station's north exit with swing seats hanging from the ceiling, chandeliers, plants and cherub figures, famous for its thick Napolitan spaghetti and cream sodas. It is a cult favourite with Showa-retro fans.

About

Gion opened in 1980 and has hardly changed since. Inside it is dim and slightly baroque, packed with plants, chandeliers and figurines, and the famous seats are swings hanging on chains from the ceiling, so you sway gently as you sip. The menu is classic kissaten. It includes ketchup-rich Napolitan spaghetti (the café's signature), toast sets, curry, siphon coffee and vivid melon cream sodas with a scoop of ice cream. It is open from morning to late night. Locals use it as a breakfast spot, a writing desk and a late-evening hideout, and on weekends Showa-retro fans come to photograph the swings.

Highlights

• Swing seats hanging from the ceiling
• A lush, dim interior of chandeliers, plants and figurines
• Signature Napolitan spaghetti, a Showa kissaten classic
• Brightly coloured cream sodas topped with ice cream
• Open from morning until late night

Tips

• The swing seats are popular, so go on a weekday morning or late evening for the best chance.
• Order Napolitan and a cream soda for the full retro experience.
• Ask before taking photos of other guests, and keep phone calls outside.
• Hours have varied over the years, so check before visiting very early or late.

Open in Google Maps · Info checked 2026-10-09

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