Enjoy a Taste of Showa-Era Nostalgia.A Long-Established Café, “Coffee Aroma”

Tucked away in a quiet backstreet of Asakusa, near Asakusa Station on the Tsukuba Express Line, Coffee Aroma is a classic kissaten where you can experience the nostalgic charm of the Showa era. Founded in 1964—the year of the Tokyo Olympics—this long-established café has long been loved by local residents as well as entertainers with ties to Asakusa.

The interior features only a U-shaped counter. With a limited number of seats and run solely by the master, the space is small but filled with a warm, calm atmosphere. Visitors range from regulars who stop by for a quiet break to travelers dropping in during a stroll around Asakusa. The casual conversations exchanged across the counter are also part of the café’s enduring appeal.

The signature blended coffee is made from carefully selected light-roast beans, uniquely blended and brewed with a traditional cloth filter using the classic nel drip method. Smooth and well-balanced, its flavor reflects a style that has been faithfully preserved here for decades.

For toast, the café uses thick-sliced bread from Pelican, a renowned long-established bakery in Asakusa. Crisp on the outside and soft inside, it is served simply with butter or jam, offering a comforting, nostalgic taste. It’s an ideal choice for those looking for a light bite in the morning or earlier hours of the day.

Step away from the bustle of Asakusa and enjoy a quiet cup of coffee while savoring the lingering atmosphere of the Showa period. For anyone seeking such a moment, Coffee Aroma is an ideal spot. Why not make it a small detour during your Asakusa sightseeing?