Mars Cafe Relaxed and lovely nights in Kyoto

A cozy late-night
cafe bar in Kyoto

Since 2002 / Established in Kyoto

At Mars Cafe, conversations happen naturally over craft beer and cocktails. Whether it is your first visit or your regular stop, this is a place where you can relax and stay for a while.
Stop by for one drink, leave smiling, and find yourself wanting to linger a little longer.

Still open tonight!
Open until 1:30 AM

Mars Cafe staff riding a scooter

ABOUT MARS CAFE

About Us

Inside Mars Cafe

Mars Cafe is a late-night cafe bar located in the Horikawa-Gojo area of Kyoto. Whether you are sightseeing, heading back from work, or simply thinking about having one more drink, it is a place where you can stop by without overthinking it.

Enjoy your favorite drink while chatting with the owner or staff, or let a casual conversation start with the person next to you. The atmosphere is lively in a good way, but never too formal.

Whether you want a quiet solo drink or an easy night out with friends, we hope you will feel comfortable dropping in just as you are.

Thanks to our convenient location near Kyoto Station and Horikawa-Gojo, we welcome locals, travelers, and many international guests visiting Kyoto.

Above all, we want guests of all ages and backgrounds to leave thinking, “That felt great. I want to come back.”

#SoloFriendly #WarmAtmosphere #EnglishAvailable #CafeBar

INTRODUCTION

Meet the Staff

Kyouko at Mars Cafe
Lights up the room

Kyouko

Mars Cafe is meant to feel a little more relaxed and approachable than a typical bar. Whether you want to enjoy a quiet drink on your own or spend an easy evening with someone else, we hope it feels like a place where you can simply be yourself. Together with our staff, I care deeply about making first-time visitors feel comfortable too. Please feel free to stop by anytime.

INSIDE MARS CAFE

Inside Mars Cafe

STORE INFO & ACCESS

Store Info & Access

Basic Information

Name
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Closed
Sundays
We may occasionally close on other days as well.
Please check our social media for updates.
Seating
7 counter seats and around 20 sofa seats (26 seats in total)
Address
573-2 Kakimotocho, Lions Mansion Horikawa 1F,
Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8357, Japan
Within walking distance of the Horikawa-Gojo intersection.
Hours
7:00 PM - 1:30 AM
Open late every night.
Private Booking
Available (up to 27 seated guests, reservation required)
Phone
075-811-3373
For reservations and inquiries
Parking
No on-site parking (paid parking is available nearby)
Payment
Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, JCB, and other major cards
E-money: Not accepted / QR payments: PayPay available

How to Get Here

Nearest Stations
About a 10-minute walk from Gojo Station on the Karasuma Subway Line or Omiya Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line.
From Gojo Station, walk west along Gojo Street toward Horikawa for the easiest route.
Landmarks & Area
We are close to the Horikawa-Gojo intersection.
Walk a little north from the intersection toward Shijo and you will find us on the first floor of a brick Lions Mansion building.
The area is surrounded by hotels and restaurants, making it easy to stop by while sightseeing or travelling for work.

First Time at Mars Cafe?

Even on your first visit, the atmosphere is easy and welcoming.
Many guests stop by for a solo drink, on the way back to their hotel, or simply because they feel like one more relaxed stop at night.

If you are looking for a calm place to drink around Horikawa-Gojo in Kyoto, Mars Cafe is a great place to begin.

Exterior of Mars Cafe