Day two of our Kyoto adventure kicked off post-checkout with a visit to the Kyoto International Manga Museum. But before diving into a sea of panels and pages, we needed fuel—and what better place than the café right next door?
Enter: Maeda Coffee – Manga Museum Branch.
The interior? A true tribute to manga culture. Walls were literally covered with hand-drawn sketches and signatures from famous manga artists. When I asked if I could snap a few pics, the staff said it was okay—so long as I didn’t post them on social media. Naturally, I respected that… though I later saw plenty of photos floating around on Google reviews. Hmmm.
We shared a single morning set with coffee—minimalist breakfast, maximalist satisfaction. Because nothing says “Kyoto morning” like thick toast, salad, and a pour of dark-roasted serenity.
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After breakfast, we stepped into the Manga Museum.
Photos were kind of a gray area, so I only snapped one near the entrance. Better safe than lectured.
The museum itself is housed in what was once an elementary school, giving it a nostalgic, almost sacred atmosphere—where the echoes of childhood and culture blend seamlessly. As for the manga? A jaw-dropping collection, though nothing in particular jumped out and grabbed me.
The merch shop, however? Absolute chaos of joy. Manga-themed everything. I may or may not have left with a tote bag that screams “otaku sophistication.”
And so, we wrap this morning’s page in the Kyoto storybook. More chapters to come.
“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.” — Shunryu Suzuki
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