Want to make new friends in Kyoto in a natural and relaxed way?
Join our weekly international board game meetup at Café & Bar Laurel!
Through board games, you can easily start conversations, meet people from different cultures, and enjoy a fun evening together.
No Japanese skills? No problem!
Everyone is welcome — Japanese locals, international visitors, beginners, experienced board gamers, and solo participants.
Come for the games, stay for the friendships!
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Event Details
📅 Date: Every Friday
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
You are welcome to join late or leave early.
Feel free to participate at your own pace!
📍 Location: Café & Bar Laurel
☞Check our location on Google Maps
8 minutes walk from Hankyu Kyoto Kawaramachi Station
5 minutes walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Subway Station
10 minutes walk from Keihan Sanjo Station
💰 Participation Fee : ¥1,500
※ Please order at least one drink. (¥450~)
🎓 Student Discount!
Students under 25 years old will receive a ¥500 drink ticket.
(Student ID required.)
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Schedule
① Reception
② Icebreaker Games & Conversions
We will start with easy games to help everyone relax and get to know each other.
③ Board Game Session
Choose games based on your interests and enjoy playing together!
④ End of Event
Around 10:00 P.M.
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What You Can Enjoy
🎲 Play board games from Japan and around the world
🌏 Meet people from different countries and cultures
☕ Enjoy coffee, drinks, and a relaxed café atmosphere
💬 Practice Japanese and English naturally through games and conversations
You don't need any board game experience!
Rules will be explained in both Japanese and English, so beginners are always welcome.😆
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Board Game
At Laurel, we have over 500 board games available, from easy party games for beginners to deeper strategy games for experienced players!
Our staff and participants will help explain the rules, so everyone can enjoy playing together.
Feel free to bring your own favorite board games as well.
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Who Is This Event For
✅ People who want to make friends in Kyot
✅ People interested in international exchang
✅ People who like board games and game
✅ People who want to practice Japanese or Englis
✅ People looking for a fun event to join alon
Solo participants are very welcome!! 🙌
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About Café & Bar Laurel
Laurel is a board game café & bar located in central Kyoto
Our concept is
A crossroads between you and someone new.
We aim to create a place where people from different backgrounds can connect through games, coffee, and conversations.
At Laurel, you can enjoy not only board games but also simply relax with drinks in a comfortable café & bar atmosphere.
Feel free to visit even if you just want to have a drink and enjoy the atmosphere.
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Important Rules ⚠️
Solicitation is strictly prohibited.
Religious solicitation, MLM/network marketing, business promotion, or promotion of other events are not allowed.
Participants who violate these rules may be refused entry.
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How to Join
Please press the RSVP button to join the event.
If you cannot attend, please change your RSVP status to "Not Going".
We look forward to meeting you at Laurel Kyoto! 🎲
