Barista Map Coffee Roasters
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
- Yotsubashi Station · 4 min walk (Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line)
- Hours
- 11:00–18:00 (closed Mondays)
- Time needed
- 30–45 min
Hours can change on holidays — check the official site before travelling.
About
Tucked away in the vibrant Shinsaibashi district, Barista Map is a specialty coffee haven run by an award-winning barista trainer. Famous for its meticulously sourced beans and exceptional latte art, this cozy spot offers a personalized coffee experience where the staff guide you through flavor profiles. It is a must-visit for coffee purists seeking a world-class brew in a relaxed, minimalist setting.
What Japanese guides note
The flagship store opened in 2025 in the Nishishinsaibashi neighborhood, incorporating the original woodwork counter of the former Kappo Tsuruzawa and a Japanese five-needle pine bonsai. Baristas prepare single-origin pour-overs and espresso drinks while guiding guests through specific tasting notes and optimal drinking temperatures. The premises also serve as an operating classroom for barista education courses from Tuesday through Friday.
Details from local sources
- The flagship store opened on April 25, 2025, inside the former site of Kappo Tsuruzawa, with 6th-generation Bunraku narrator Takemoto Oritayu serving as creative director. [source]
- Founder Shinsaku Fukayama won the World Latte Art Championship in 2016 and became the first Japanese champion of the Australian Latte Art Championship in 2018. [source]
- The shop serves an exclusive dark roast blend named LoureeJOE's developed in collaboration with Bunraku performer Takemoto Oritayu. [source]
- The company originated in April 2021 as a 1.8-tsubo coffee roasting stand in Nipponbashi. [source]
Insider Tip
Try their pour-over served in sensory cups, and ask the barista for a recommendation based on your usual flavor preferences.
Frequently asked
Where was Barista Map Coffee Roasters previously located?
Barista Map began in April 2021 as a 1.8-tsubo (approximately 6 square meters) roastery stand in Osaka's Nipponbashi district, across from the National Bunraku Theatre. In April 2025, it relocated and opened its current flagship cafe in Nishishinsaibashi.
What makes the interior design of the Shinsaibashi cafe unique?
The cafe occupies a renovated property that was previously the historic Japanese restaurant Kappo Tsuruzawa. Directed by Bunraku narrator Takemoto Oritayu, the interior incorporates the restaurant's preserved counter, minimalist Japanese aesthetic accents, and a Japanese five-needle pine bonsai.
Does Barista Map offer barista training courses at this location?
Yes. The cafe hosts the Samurai Shin Barista Training School, founded by champion barista Shinsaku Fukayama. Courses range from two-hour basic espresso, latte art, and pour-over classes to comprehensive multi-hour training sessions held inside the store.
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