"A nostalgic old folk house café in the historic Hirafuku townscape. A modern ""Tea Ceremony Space"" with a sense of hybridity that transcends the boundary between Japanese and Western styles. Enjoy handmade lunches and sweets while seasonal flowers bloom. In addition, when you order coffee, we will deliver the aroma of freshly roasted beans to your seat."
情緒ある平福の街並みの佇む、ノスタルジックな古民家カフェ。和と洋の境界線を越えた、ハイブリッド感覚な現代の「茶の湯空間」。季節の花が咲くなかで手作りのランチやスイーツをお召し上がりください。また、コーヒーを注文されると焙煎したての香ばしい豆の香りを客席までお届けいたします。
DetailDetailed information
- Address
- 459-2 Hirafuku,Sayo Town
- Telephone Number
- 090-6069-1435
- Opening Hours
- 9：00～16：00
- Business Holidays
- "Sunday・Monday・Tuesday
Non holidays"
MAPNeighborhood Information
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HOTELNearby Accommodations
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Guest House Asagiri
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Sayo Star Resort Golf Club
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