Asian Games 2026 · Nagoya → Kyoto
Between the Games, Slip Away to Kyoto — a 34-Minute Coffee Day Trip
The 20th Asian Games (Aichi–Nagoya, 19 Sept – 4 Oct 2026; competition from 10 Sept). On a day without matches, Kyoto is just 34 minutes away by bullet train. Walk Nishiki Market and enjoy a fresh cup from an unmanned machine that uses top-grade beans. A side-trip guide for coffee lovers, by the CoffeeRobot editorial team.
Why a Kyoto day trip really works
Nagoya to Kyoto takes about 34 minutes on the Tokaido Shinkansen "Nozomi", with up to 12 trains per hour at peak — easy to leave in the morning and be back in Nagoya by night. Fares are roughly ¥5,170 reserved / ¥4,640 non-reserved (as of 2026).
Access at a glance
Nagoya → Kyoto
About 34 min by Shinkansen Nozomi. ~¥5,170 reserved / ~¥4,640 non-reserved (2026 guide).
Kyoto Station → Nishiki Market
Karasuma subway line to Shijo (~4 min, ¥220), then a ~5 min walk. Or Hankyu to Karasuma / Kyoto-Kawaramachi, 3–4 min on foot.
COFFEE ROBOT
Two shops — inside Nishiki Market arcade and near Kawaramachi–Takoyakushi. Easy to drop by while exploring Nishiki.
A sample day (when you have no match)
Leave Nagoya in the morning, return at night. An easy, coffee-centered day trip.
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Shinkansen from Nagoya to Kyoto (~34 min).
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Subway from Kyoto Station to the Shijo / Nishiki area.
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Stroll Nishiki Market, "Kyoto's Kitchen". A fresh cup at COFFEE ROBOT.
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Lunch around Shijo-Kawaramachi; a walk along the Kamo River.
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Head to Gion / Kiyomizu-dera, or hop between favorite cafés.
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One last cup at a café you liked, then back to Kyoto Station.
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Shinkansen back to Nagoya, ready for tomorrow's events.
Top-grade specialty, from an unmanned coffee stand
COFFEE ROBOT is an unmanned specialty-coffee stand in Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi. Enjoy a cup made with top-grade beans on the spot. The latest arrivals and roasts are posted often on Instagram, so you can see what's brewing right now. (Beans are also available via online subscription.)
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Kyoto's specialty coffee and cafés are gathered in our Complete Guide to Coffee & Cafés in Kyoto. Find the place you want to visit before you travel.
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※ Fares, travel times and Games dates are approximate, as of 2026. They may change with timetable revisions or competition schedules — please check the official sites for the latest information.