Ushimado in Setouchi City is known as the Aegean Sea of Japan and has many spots overlooking the Seto Naikai with its many islands. We'll introduce you to some wonderful cafes in Ushimado!
2024.10.221. "Tereya Cafe" - a coffee, music and literature shop
Tereya Cafe is a stylish old-style cafe with a theme of coffee, music, and literature. The interior is filled with tasteful accessories and a relaxing atmosphere, making it feel like time passes slowly.
The carefully brewed coffee is delicious, and the menu offers a Toyotomi variety of dishes, including curry, pasta, and hamburgers. After some deliberation, I ordered the coconut curry, which had a wonderful combination of spicy flavor and mellow coconut taste.
Furthermore, live events are frequently held at "Tereya Cafe," making it a hub for Ushimado's music scene, where you can enjoy a wide variety of music genres. If you're interested, be sure to check out the live event information on their official website.
[Tereya Cafe ]
Address: 4200-1 Ushimado , Ushimado-cho , Ushimado Town , Setouchi City Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 0869-34-5397
Business hours: 10:00-18:00
Closed: Thursdays
Parking: Available
2. Homemade Koji and Fermentation Cafe "Nonno"
Nonno is a health-conscious cafe in a traditional Japanese home where you can enjoy lunch, sweets, and amazake (sweet rice drink made with koji) made with six types of homemade koji. Reservations are required for meals, and you can choose between meat or fish for lunch.
I was expecting a lighter taste, but it was well seasoned and very delicious. It was served with homemade soy sauce koji, so you could enjoy it by changing the flavor to your liking.
The cafe also holds lessons and seminars on seasonings using koji, so if you're interested, why not give it a go?
[Nonno]
Address: 641 Shikanin, Setouchi City Ushimado Town, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 090-6949-8863
Business hours: 11:00-14:00 (last orders 13:00)
*Meals require reservations
Closed: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
Parking: Available
3. Meet Finless Porpoises at Ushimado Cafe in Maeshima Island
Maeshima Island is a large island located right in front of the town of Ushimado . Ferries depart from Ushimado Port and can be reached in about 5 minutes. Ushimado Cafe in Maeshima Island is about a 2-minute drive or 15-minute walk from the ferry terminal on the Maeshima Island side. It is located right next to the old ferry terminal and is housed in a renovated building that was formerly a ferry waiting room. It is operated by Maeshima Island Ferry. The homemade lemonade had just the right amount of bitterness and was very delicious. The seasonal vegetable and seafood paella is also recommended.
If you're lucky, you might even be able to see a finless porpoise at Ushimado Cafe in Maeshima Island. Finless porpoises are a type of small whale that are less than two meters long. The cafe's rooftop has seats called the Finless Porpoise Terrace, which offers a panoramic view of the ocean. Maeshima Island Ferry, which operates the cafe, also offers the "Ushimado Refreshing Cruising Deserted Island Lunch Plan," every weekend except the end of the month, where you can take a special paella-style lunch box across to Venus Road (Kuroshima Island), enjoy lunch on the Ushimado, and then enjoy a drink and dessert at the cafe.
[Ushimado Cafe in Maeshima Island ]
Address: 5792-4 Ushimado , Ushimado-cho , Ushimado Town , Setouchi City Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 0869-24-8776
Business hours: 11:00-17:00 (last order 16:30)
Business days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays
Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Parking: Available
Ushimado Cafe in Maeshima Island Official Instagram
4. Yamanoue Roastery: Rare Coffee Beans and a Spectacular View of Ushimado
Yama no Ue Roastery is a specialty coffee shop located inside Ushimado Olive Garden, a popular tourist spot in Ushimado . They are particularly particular about using a rare variety of coffee beans called Yemen, which is hardly available in Japan. These Yemen beans are characterized by their acidity, and when you put them in your mouth, they release a mellow aroma and complex flavor, making this a cup that coffee lovers will love. They also offer baked goods that go well with their home-roasted coffee, and we recommend enjoying them together with your coffee.
Another great attraction of this cafe is the spectacular view it commands from its location. If you go up to the rooftop of the cafe, you can see not only the townscape of Ushimado , but also the beautiful Seto Naikai , with islands such as Maeshima Island, Kuroshima Island, and Shodoshima floating in it. And on a clear day, sipping coffee while looking out at this view, which even extends to the mountains of Shikoku in the distance, is truly a blissful moment.
Yamanoue Roastery is also participating in the "Gourmet Food x Bizen Pottery " event hosted by the Okayama Prefecture Bizen Prefectural Office. This is a unique event where coffee is served in both Bizen Pottery ware and regular cups, allowing you to compare the different flavors.
You can take home the Bizen Pottery ware you used as a souvenir, so this is a must-attend event for coffee lovers. The event will run until November 30, 2024, but will end as soon as the stock of dishes runs out, so we recommend visiting early.
● "Gourmet Food x Bizen Pottery" Campaign (Bizen Pottery Ware Tasting Set)
Event period: Now until Saturday, November 30, 2024
*Ends when the dishes run out
[Roastery on the Mountain]
Address: 2F, 421-1 Ushimado , Ushimado-cho , Ushimado Town Setouchi City Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 0869-93-4701
Business hours: 10:00-17:00 (until 18:00 in summer)
Closed: Open all year round
Parking: Available
Yamanoue Roastery Official Instagram
5. Teremok Cafe, located in a cultural complex with a ruined feel
Teremok Cafe is located inside USHIMADO TEPEMOK , a cultural complex that was renovated from the former Ushimado Clinic. Located just inside the entrance, the ruined and nostalgic atmosphere that permeates the entire facility further enhances the cafe's unique space. The menu offers a wide range of options, including authentic coffee, lattes, smoothies, spicy curry, pizza, and even local Ushimado beer.
We especially recommend the pizza made with Ushimado whitebait and the tomato sauce pizza made with fresh squid from the Seto Naikai . The dough, made with a blend of whole wheat flour and roasted germ, is fragrant and flavorful. The freshness of the ingredients and the chewy texture of the dough are a perfect match, leaving you feeling satisfied with every bite. What's more, the cafe's counter was originally the reception desk of a clinic, so you can enjoy a space that blends the past and present while feeling a bit of history.
[Teremok Cafe]
Address: 4448-1 Ushimado , Ushimado-cho , Ushimado Town Setouchi City Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 0869-34-5877
Business hours: 10:00-18:00 (last order 17:00)
Closed: Mondays
Parking: Available
Teremok Cafe Official Instagram
6. Cafe CLOVER: Their fried chicken is incredibly popular!
Cafe CLOVER is located right next to the Setouchi City Museum of Art and is a unique cafe that keeps a cute land turtle as a mascot inside the cafe. There is also terrace seating, and the cute interior and exterior create a stylish atmosphere, making it a great place to spend some time. The limited-time Yamadorige Lunch (children's lunch for adults) and Yamadorige Plate are special menu items available until November 30, 2024, so don't miss this opportunity to enjoy them.
The cafe's most popular item is its juicy fried chicken, which is surprisingly a cafe menu item. The special sweet and sour sauce coats the fried chicken, making it crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Ordering it as a single item and enjoying the exquisite balance of the sauce is why it's so popular with regular customers.
[cafe CLOVER]
Address: 4923-4 Ushimado , Ushimado-cho , Ushimado Town , Setouchi City Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 0869-24-7825
Business hours: 11:00-15:00 *May vary slightly
Closed: Mondays
Parking: Available
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Each shop offered a spectacular view of the Seto Naikai and a quiet environment surrounded by abundant nature, allowing us to spend a pleasant time. Each cafe has its own unique character and offers elaborate menus, so there is something new to discover with each visit. In addition to the cafes we have introduced so far, there are many more unique cafes worth visiting.
One way to enjoy Ushimado is to take a leisurely stroll around the town while searching for such a shop. Come experience the luxurious time that only Ushimado can offer, and enjoy a relaxing time while savoring delicious coffee and cuisine.
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