board game cafe bar Hide Out

This is a really cosy cute board game cafè in the heart of Kyoto. Perfect for a quick pit stop when you're busy strolling around the beautiful city of Kyoto!! With a good selection of cocktails and some desserts while enjoying a board game play, this is the perfect place! Hundreds of board games to ... Read more

This is a really cosy cute board game cafè in the heart of Kyoto. Perfect for a quick pit stop when you're busy strolling around the beautiful city of Kyoto!! With a good selection of cocktails and some desserts while enjoying a board game play, this is the perfect place! Hundreds of board games to choose from ;) Show less

This is a really cosy cute board game cafè in the heart of Kyoto. Perfect for a quick pit stop when you're busy strolling around the beautiful city of Kyoto!! With a good selection of cocktails and some desserts while enjoying a board game play, this is the perfect place! Hundreds of board games to ... Read more

This is a really cosy cute board game cafè in the heart of Kyoto. Perfect for a quick pit stop when you're busy strolling around the beautiful city of Kyoto!! With a good selection of cocktails and some desserts while enjoying a board game play, this is the perfect place! Hundreds of board games to choose from ;) Show less

Amazing place, the host eri-san really shows how much she loves games through the way she plays. Foreigner friendly if you have a translator app but eri also knows quite a bit of English so don't feel too intimidated. She showed me her favourite game which is splendor, it's super fun. Cosy vibe and ... Read more

Amazing place, the host eri-san really shows how much she loves games through the way she plays. Foreigner friendly if you have a translator app but eri also knows quite a bit of English so don't feel too intimidated. She showed me her favourite game which is splendor, it's super fun. Cosy vibe and I would recommend this place to anyone solo or in a small group alike Made my trip to Kyoto so much more fun and memorable Show less

Amazing place, the host eri-san really shows how much she loves games through the way she plays. Foreigner friendly if you have a translator app but eri also knows quite a bit of English so don't feel too intimidated. She showed me her favourite game which is splendor, it's super fun. Cosy vibe and ... Read more

Amazing place, the host eri-san really shows how much she loves games through the way she plays. Foreigner friendly if you have a translator app but eri also knows quite a bit of English so don't feel too intimidated. She showed me her favourite game which is splendor, it's super fun. Cosy vibe and I would recommend this place to anyone solo or in a small group alike Made my trip to Kyoto so much more fun and memorable Show less

A lovely cafe! Eri-San was such a great host who gave detailed recommendations and explanations of her game collection. Many of the games were in Japanese, but it’s easy enough to find explanations for most online, and some didn’t require any language knowledge. The mulled wine and special fruit dri... Read more

A lovely cafe! Eri-San was such a great host who gave detailed recommendations and explanations of her game collection. Many of the games were in Japanese, but it’s easy enough to find explanations for most online, and some didn’t require any language knowledge. The mulled wine and special fruit drinks were delicious - would recommend to anyone looking to spend a relaxing afternoon or evening. Show less

A lovely cafe! Eri-San was such a great host who gave detailed recommendations and explanations of her game collection. Many of the games were in Japanese, but it’s easy enough to find explanations for most online, and some didn’t require any language knowledge. The mulled wine and special fruit dri... Read more

A lovely cafe! Eri-San was such a great host who gave detailed recommendations and explanations of her game collection. Many of the games were in Japanese, but it’s easy enough to find explanations for most online, and some didn’t require any language knowledge. The mulled wine and special fruit drinks were delicious - would recommend to anyone looking to spend a relaxing afternoon or evening. Show less

This place was super cool! I got the waffle as my sweet, as well as a coffee and orange juice which was really really delicious. We were able to find an interesting game and the server took a lot of time to explain how the game worked. There was a small language barrier, but we both worked hard to u... Read more

This place was super cool! I got the waffle as my sweet, as well as a coffee and orange juice which was really really delicious. We were able to find an interesting game and the server took a lot of time to explain how the game worked. There was a small language barrier, but we both worked hard to understand and in the end we were able to play a really fun game! Another customer and the server actually ended up joining our game, and it was so much fun! I really enjoyed my time here and wish I lived closer so I could visit more! The only difficult thing was that it’s on the fourth floor, and there is no elevator, so it isn’t really accessible to those with disabilities. But once you’re there, there are very comfortable couches and space to relax, so it was definitely worth it for me! I think if you enjoy board games and fun cafes, you’ll definitely enjoy this place! Show less

This place was super cool! I got the waffle as my sweet, as well as a coffee and orange juice which was really really delicious. We were able to find an interesting game and the server took a lot of time to explain how the game worked. There was a small language barrier, but we both worked hard to u... Read more

This place was super cool! I got the waffle as my sweet, as well as a coffee and orange juice which was really really delicious. We were able to find an interesting game and the server took a lot of time to explain how the game worked. There was a small language barrier, but we both worked hard to understand and in the end we were able to play a really fun game! Another customer and the server actually ended up joining our game, and it was so much fun! I really enjoyed my time here and wish I lived closer so I could visit more! The only difficult thing was that it’s on the fourth floor, and there is no elevator, so it isn’t really accessible to those with disabilities. But once you’re there, there are very comfortable couches and space to relax, so it was definitely worth it for me! I think if you enjoy board games and fun cafes, you’ll definitely enjoy this place! Show less

If I could give 10 stars I would. On the 4th floor of a small building; This adorable hidden treasure has the BEST cocktails in Kyoto. The board games are fun, and easy to understand - even for English speaking players. If you need help, the talented hostess is lovely and ready to guide you. All he... Read more

If I could give 10 stars I would. On the 4th floor of a small building; This adorable hidden treasure has the BEST cocktails in Kyoto. The board games are fun, and easy to understand - even for English speaking players. If you need help, the talented hostess is lovely and ready to guide you. All her recommendations were perfect from food/drinks to games. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned players. A must visit for everyone staying in Kyoto; the drinks alone are worth it. Show less

If I could give 10 stars I would. On the 4th floor of a small building; This adorable hidden treasure has the BEST cocktails in Kyoto. The board games are fun, and easy to understand - even for English speaking players. If you need help, the talented hostess is lovely and ready to guide you. All he... Read more

If I could give 10 stars I would. On the 4th floor of a small building; This adorable hidden treasure has the BEST cocktails in Kyoto. The board games are fun, and easy to understand - even for English speaking players. If you need help, the talented hostess is lovely and ready to guide you. All her recommendations were perfect from food/drinks to games. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned players. A must visit for everyone staying in Kyoto; the drinks alone are worth it. Show less

an intimate escape after a busy day of sight seeing and shopping, this hide out has a great a atmosphere, an excellent selection of games and drinks, and an excellent host/owner! as soon as we entered we saw a dedicated mat on a coffee table for our favorite game, splendor! it really made us feel at... Read more

an intimate escape after a busy day of sight seeing and shopping, this hide out has a great a atmosphere, an excellent selection of games and drinks, and an excellent host/owner! as soon as we entered we saw a dedicated mat on a coffee table for our favorite game, splendor! it really made us feel at home :) check this out, youll be glad you did! Show less

an intimate escape after a busy day of sight seeing and shopping, this hide out has a great a atmosphere, an excellent selection of games and drinks, and an excellent host/owner! as soon as we entered we saw a dedicated mat on a coffee table for our favorite game, splendor! it really made us feel at... Read more

an intimate escape after a busy day of sight seeing and shopping, this hide out has a great a atmosphere, an excellent selection of games and drinks, and an excellent host/owner! as soon as we entered we saw a dedicated mat on a coffee table for our favorite game, splendor! it really made us feel at home :) check this out, youll be glad you did! Show less

Awesome concept-play games. You order at least one drink/hour, free refill for soft drinks for one hour. The manager is adorable (thank you so much). We killed 40 minutes in the most worthy way. I added entrance photos to facilitate finding it. 4th floor- great door decoration-see picture. The owner... Read more

Awesome concept-play games. You order at least one drink/hour, free refill for soft drinks for one hour. The manager is adorable (thank you so much). We killed 40 minutes in the most worthy way. I added entrance photos to facilitate finding it. 4th floor- great door decoration-see picture. The owner is extremely nice. Show less

Awesome concept-play games. You order at least one drink/hour, free refill for soft drinks for one hour. The manager is adorable (thank you so much). We killed 40 minutes in the most worthy way. I added entrance photos to facilitate finding it. 4th floor- great door decoration-see picture. The owner... Read more

Awesome concept-play games. You order at least one drink/hour, free refill for soft drinks for one hour. The manager is adorable (thank you so much). We killed 40 minutes in the most worthy way. I added entrance photos to facilitate finding it. 4th floor- great door decoration-see picture. The owner is extremely nice. Show less

this tucked away spot was definitely a highlight of our stay in kyoto—we found it walking around after dinner and it made our friday night! the owner eri-chan is so sweet, we loved chatting with her :) we got two fruit iced teas—had a cute bear-shaped ice— which also came with a small scrumptious si... Read more

this tucked away spot was definitely a highlight of our stay in kyoto—we found it walking around after dinner and it made our friday night! the owner eri-chan is so sweet, we loved chatting with her :) we got two fruit iced teas—had a cute bear-shaped ice— which also came with a small scrumptious side of cut kiwi, apple and oranges. the drinks and fruit were delicious, eri-chan was very welcoming and even took the time to teach us to play a board game (we love board games). there’s a bookshelf of cute board games that we wish we got to play more of!! honestly highly recommend if you want somewhere to relax for a bit after a long day, chat and maybe play some board games~ Show less

this tucked away spot was definitely a highlight of our stay in kyoto—we found it walking around after dinner and it made our friday night! the owner eri-chan is so sweet, we loved chatting with her :) we got two fruit iced teas—had a cute bear-shaped ice— which also came with a small scrumptious si... Read more

this tucked away spot was definitely a highlight of our stay in kyoto—we found it walking around after dinner and it made our friday night! the owner eri-chan is so sweet, we loved chatting with her :) we got two fruit iced teas—had a cute bear-shaped ice— which also came with a small scrumptious side of cut kiwi, apple and oranges. the drinks and fruit were delicious, eri-chan was very welcoming and even took the time to teach us to play a board game (we love board games). there’s a bookshelf of cute board games that we wish we got to play more of!! honestly highly recommend if you want somewhere to relax for a bit after a long day, chat and maybe play some board games~ Show less

It's a great little board game cafe on the fourth floor of the building. They have a decent selection of games, most of which are in Japanese only. The owner was happy to help us select a game and translate/explain the rules. We got to talking with her for a bit, she's super nice! The food and drin... Read more

It's a great little board game cafe on the fourth floor of the building. They have a decent selection of games, most of which are in Japanese only. The owner was happy to help us select a game and translate/explain the rules. We got to talking with her for a bit, she's super nice! The food and drinks are delicious. We got iced tea, ginger ale, a fruit platter, a waffle with ice cream, a meat pie/sandwich, and a cheesy curry. Would have loved to stay longer but they require you to purchase a new drink per person (~800 yen each) every hour which adds up fast. Show less

It's a great little board game cafe on the fourth floor of the building. They have a decent selection of games, most of which are in Japanese only. The owner was happy to help us select a game and translate/explain the rules. We got to talking with her for a bit, she's super nice! The food and drin... Read more

It's a great little board game cafe on the fourth floor of the building. They have a decent selection of games, most of which are in Japanese only. The owner was happy to help us select a game and translate/explain the rules. We got to talking with her for a bit, she's super nice! The food and drinks are delicious. We got iced tea, ginger ale, a fruit platter, a waffle with ice cream, a meat pie/sandwich, and a cheesy curry. Would have loved to stay longer but they require you to purchase a new drink per person (~800 yen each) every hour which adds up fast. Show less

Went here with friends on my last day in Kyoto and it was a perfect experience! Ellie was so kind and helpful in recommending games and teaching us ones that were unfamiliar :) So many yummy drinks and snacks too! I'd recommend this to anyone who loves games and a friendly ambiance! I'll definitely ... Read more

Went here with friends on my last day in Kyoto and it was a perfect experience! Ellie was so kind and helpful in recommending games and teaching us ones that were unfamiliar :) So many yummy drinks and snacks too! I'd recommend this to anyone who loves games and a friendly ambiance! I'll definitely come back soon Show less

Went here with friends on my last day in Kyoto and it was a perfect experience! Ellie was so kind and helpful in recommending games and teaching us ones that were unfamiliar :) So many yummy drinks and snacks too! I'd recommend this to anyone who loves games and a friendly ambiance! I'll definitely ... Read more

Went here with friends on my last day in Kyoto and it was a perfect experience! Ellie was so kind and helpful in recommending games and teaching us ones that were unfamiliar :) So many yummy drinks and snacks too! I'd recommend this to anyone who loves games and a friendly ambiance! I'll definitely come back soon Show less

Really good experience. We found this bar on maps and we spent a really good evening in it. It has also english board games and the owner helps you to set the game. I recomend this place if you want a funny break from your Japan trip! Special mention to Sumire that explain us the game we choose. Tha... Read more

Really good experience. We found this bar on maps and we spent a really good evening in it. It has also english board games and the owner helps you to set the game. I recomend this place if you want a funny break from your Japan trip! Special mention to Sumire that explain us the game we choose. Thank you so much!!! Show less

Really good experience. We found this bar on maps and we spent a really good evening in it. It has also english board games and the owner helps you to set the game. I recomend this place if you want a funny break from your Japan trip! Special mention to Sumire that explain us the game we choose. Tha... Read more

Really good experience. We found this bar on maps and we spent a really good evening in it. It has also english board games and the owner helps you to set the game. I recomend this place if you want a funny break from your Japan trip! Special mention to Sumire that explain us the game we choose. Thank you so much!!! Show less

Hide Out Game Bar is exactly what the name suggests—a cozy spot near the Kyoto Pokémon Center, ideal for friends to gather, play board games, and enjoy drinks. Locals often fill the place, and they’re usually open to a friendly chat. Even the bartender joins in on the fun, adding to the lively, inti... Read more

Hide Out Game Bar is exactly what the name suggests—a cozy spot near the Kyoto Pokémon Center, ideal for friends to gather, play board games, and enjoy drinks. Locals often fill the place, and they’re usually open to a friendly chat. Even the bartender joins in on the fun, adding to the lively, intimate vibe. Alongside drinks, they serve comforting food, like Japanese-style curry smothered in gooey cheese. The cheese blended perfectly with the curry’s rich, spicy flavors—a must-try! I enjoyed a refreshing iced tea with fresh fruit, while my husband had a gin cocktail; the adorable bear-shaped ice in mine was a fun touch. There is a table charge if you don't buy any drinks but as long as you harder a drink every hour you can stay as long as you want. insta mayhanna_eats Show less

Hide Out Game Bar is exactly what the name suggests—a cozy spot near the Kyoto Pokémon Center, ideal for friends to gather, play board games, and enjoy drinks. Locals often fill the place, and they’re usually open to a friendly chat. Even the bartender joins in on the fun, adding to the lively, inti... Read more

Hide Out Game Bar is exactly what the name suggests—a cozy spot near the Kyoto Pokémon Center, ideal for friends to gather, play board games, and enjoy drinks. Locals often fill the place, and they’re usually open to a friendly chat. Even the bartender joins in on the fun, adding to the lively, intimate vibe. Alongside drinks, they serve comforting food, like Japanese-style curry smothered in gooey cheese. The cheese blended perfectly with the curry’s rich, spicy flavors—a must-try! I enjoyed a refreshing iced tea with fresh fruit, while my husband had a gin cocktail; the adorable bear-shaped ice in mine was a fun touch. There is a table charge if you don't buy any drinks but as long as you harder a drink every hour you can stay as long as you want. insta mayhanna_eats Show less

The most friendly little shop that just seemed more like a chill spot for friends to relax and play board games and enjoy good drinks/snacks/desserts! It’s a bit hidden on the fourth floor of a small building; however, the owner was very welcoming and friendly. She taught us how to play a Japanese c... Read more

The most friendly little shop that just seemed more like a chill spot for friends to relax and play board games and enjoy good drinks/snacks/desserts! It’s a bit hidden on the fourth floor of a small building; however, the owner was very welcoming and friendly. She taught us how to play a Japanese card game we had never seen before and it was such an endearing interaction, despite the slightly pricier drinks, it was pretty worth the money - especially the free refill. Very cozy and fun atmosphere, tasty drinks as well as fruit to go along with (iced fruit tea)! Show less

The most friendly little shop that just seemed more like a chill spot for friends to relax and play board games and enjoy good drinks/snacks/desserts! It’s a bit hidden on the fourth floor of a small building; however, the owner was very welcoming and friendly. She taught us how to play a Japanese c... Read more

The most friendly little shop that just seemed more like a chill spot for friends to relax and play board games and enjoy good drinks/snacks/desserts! It’s a bit hidden on the fourth floor of a small building; however, the owner was very welcoming and friendly. She taught us how to play a Japanese card game we had never seen before and it was such an endearing interaction, despite the slightly pricier drinks, it was pretty worth the money - especially the free refill. Very cozy and fun atmosphere, tasty drinks as well as fruit to go along with (iced fruit tea)! Show less

We spent an evening here during our holiday to Japan and it was one of the best and most relaxing evenings of our trip. Located on the fourth floor, the cafe is small but very cosy and has an extremely calm and welcoming atmosphere. The owner instantly made us feel right at home and gave us some fan... Read more

We spent an evening here during our holiday to Japan and it was one of the best and most relaxing evenings of our trip. Located on the fourth floor, the cafe is small but very cosy and has an extremely calm and welcoming atmosphere. The owner instantly made us feel right at home and gave us some fantastic game recommendations to play. She was able to explain the rules very clearly to us in English and answer any questions we had. The dessert was delicious and the One drink every hour per person feels extremely fair. My partner in particular loved the iced tea 😊. Thank you for being so welcoming to us as foreigners and providing us with such an enjoyable and relaxing evening. Highly recommended if you're in the area. Show less

We spent an evening here during our holiday to Japan and it was one of the best and most relaxing evenings of our trip. Located on the fourth floor, the cafe is small but very cosy and has an extremely calm and welcoming atmosphere. The owner instantly made us feel right at home and gave us some fan... Read more

We spent an evening here during our holiday to Japan and it was one of the best and most relaxing evenings of our trip. Located on the fourth floor, the cafe is small but very cosy and has an extremely calm and welcoming atmosphere. The owner instantly made us feel right at home and gave us some fantastic game recommendations to play. She was able to explain the rules very clearly to us in English and answer any questions we had. The dessert was delicious and the One drink every hour per person feels extremely fair. My partner in particular loved the iced tea 😊. Thank you for being so welcoming to us as foreigners and providing us with such an enjoyable and relaxing evening. Highly recommended if you're in the area. Show less