✳ AKO, HYOGO — SINCE 1995
Choose your beans. Take in the aroma. Slow down.
Discover your next favorite cup at our
independent coffee roastery in Ako, Japan.
A little coffee, a little happiness.ABOUT SUMIREYA
SMALL SHOP. MANY STORIES.Roasted right here at Sumireya.
OUR STORY
Sumireya opened in 1995 in Ako, a town in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. We are an independent coffee bean shop, selecting specialty coffees from around the world and roasting them here in our shop.
Know just what you like? Still exploring? Either way, you are welcome. Tell us about the flavors you enjoy, and we will help you choose.
Our beans are available in quantities from 100 g, so you can try something new and make your everyday cup a little more special.
FIND YOUR COFFEE
OUR COFFEE
Different origins. Different ways to enjoy them.
Let us help you find your everyday favorite.
Explore the character of a specialty coffee or the balance of a blend. Tell us how you like your coffee, from its aroma and brightness to its depth and roast, and we will help you find a match.
Coffee beans by weightEnjoy a takeaway coffee brewed from your chosen beans. Pick one up while shopping for coffee, or stop by as you explore the neighborhood.
Takeaway coffeeWe also develop original blends and supply coffee to cafes and offices. Get in touch to discuss the flavors and experience you have in mind.
Call to enquire ↗Our selection changes as we discover new coffees.
For current beans and prices, visit the shop or check our Instagram.
MEET THE OWNER
MEET NORIKO
Noriko Akai OWNER & ROASTER
There is more to Noriko than coffee. She is an enthusiastic angler who loves ajing — light-tackle fishing for horse mackerel — and heads to the slopes for snowboarding in winter.
She is also a devoted dog lover with a qualification in animal care. From the little things your dog does to the everyday questions of life together, dogs are always a welcome topic of conversation.
Good coffee brings people together. At Sumireya, the stories shared over the counter are part of what makes the shop feel like itself.
Good coffee.
Good company.
DOGS WELCOME
Your dog is welcome to join you while you shop.
Share a story about your best friend,
or chat with Noriko about life with dogs.
Stop by during a walk or a day out in Ako.
There is always time for coffee and a little conversation.
COFFEE JOURNAL
FROM THE SHOP
INFORMATION
From our official Instagram. Announcements reflect the information at the time of posting; please check the original posts for updates. Flyer text is in Japanese.
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Join us at Okuto Sake Brewery on Sunday, November 22, 10 am–3 pm, for specialty coffee alongside bread and sweet treats. All times are Japan Standard Time.
After AKOVIVA, we will also be returning to Okuto Market this November — the event that first welcomed us as a stallholder. This time, the market brings bread and sweets together. Enjoy a cup of specialty coffee with your treats for ¥300. We will have a selection of specialty coffees, including decaf. Not sure which to choose? Tell us what you are eating, and we will help you find a coffee to match. We are really looking forward to seeing you there!
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Takeaway specialty coffee for ¥300 a cup, plus a 30-minute brewing workshop for ¥500 on Sunday. Our shop will close at 2 pm on Saturday, November 7.
We are joining AKOVIVA for the first time! Our shop will close at 2 pm on Saturday, November 7, so we can get ready for the event. From 4 pm on Saturday, we will serve takeaway specialty coffee, carefully brewed one cup at a time, for ¥300. On Sunday, November 8, we will also offer a 30-minute coffee-brewing workshop for ¥500, including a cup of coffee. Come on your own or with friends. Each session is limited to four people, so please book at the event reception early on the day. The event runs November 7, 4–9 pm, and November 8, 10 am–4 pm, at Ako Shinkyu Seikotsuin, 97-2 Kariya, Ako. All times are Japan Standard Time. We look forward to seeing you!
↗ROASTING / BEHIND THE BEANS
City or Full City? Take a look at Noriko's experiments with roast levels.
↗BEANS / ORIGINS TO EXPLORE
Meet one of the coffees featured in our shop, and discover the variety of coffee origins.
↗BEANS / ORIGINS TO EXPLORE
Every coffee has its own story and character. Here is another to get to know.
These stories link to our Instagram posts, which are in Japanese. Please check with the shop for current availability.
COME SAY HELLO
VISIT SUMIREYA
Find us in Shioya, Ako, along National Route 250.
Stop by to discover a coffee you will want to take home.
For changes to opening hours and occasional closures, please check our official Instagram.
@sumireya.coffee.beans ↗