We introduce information about shops that are run in old houses, such as cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy delicious food in buildings with a nostalgic atmosphere and surrounded by natural scenery, along with recommendations from local residents!
2025.09.11-
Table of Contents
- 1. Coffee & Logo Design(Okayama City)
- 2. Maeda Shoten(Okayama City)
- 3. Lemon Tree Okayama(Okayama City)
- 4. Parlor Urara Jinmu Bridge(Okayama City)
- 5. Ajisai no Kominka Kyo(Akaiwa City)
- 6. Tereya Cafe(Setouchi City)
- 7. Kominka Cafe One Plus One(Soja City)
- 8. krack2834(Soja City)
- 9. Furumiya Road (Soja City)
- 10. Cafe Ikenoue(Kibichuo Town)
- 11. Soup Curry Tsukushi(Takahashi City)
- 12. Satoyama Cafe Stay(Mimasaka City)
- 13. Sakushu Mimasaka Furusato Chaya Tetete-tei(Mimasaka City)
- 14. KAYABE-do(Maniwa City)
- 15. Utatane no Sato Ippuku-tei(Kagamino Town)
- There's more! Recommended comments from Okayama residents
1. Coffee & Logo Design(Okayama City)
[Coffee & Logo Design]
Address: 1-1-13 Naka Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Prefecture
TEL: 086-206-2343
Business hours: 6:00-10:00 (morning business hours), 11:00-14:00 (regular business hours), 18:00 onwards (reservations only)
Closed: Irregular holidays
Parking: Available
●The main dish is curry, but the menu changes every month. They also have breakfast. (Female, 20s, College/Vocational school student)
●The restaurant is housed in a renovated old house, and the interior has a warm wooden feel and a relaxed atmosphere. The menu includes the specialty keema curry, a weekly curry, and basta. The curry is a little spicy by default. For those who don't like spicy food, they can adjust the spice level. (40s/female/office worker)
2. Maeda Shoten(Okayama City)
[Maeda Shoten]
Address: 607-1 Nakamaki, Kita-ku , Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Kita Ward
TEL: 086-897-0160 *Telephone inquiries accepted after 2:00 PM
Opening hours: 1st session 10:45~12:15, 2nd session 12:40~closing time
*Two-part rotation system
*Reservations required (same-day reservations not accepted)
*Reservations can be made via LINE (lin.ee/Hu7wWm8)
Closed: Tuesdays
Parking: Available
●It is surrounded by nature, has a calm atmosphere, and serves dishes made with seasonal ingredients carefully selected by the owner, so you can discover new flavors every time you visit and have a fun time. (Male, 50s, office worker)
3. Lemon Tree Okayama(Okayama City)
[Lemon Tree Okayama]
Address: 582 Tamusu, Kita-ku , Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Kita Ward
TEL: 080-1395-9469
Business hours: 11:00-16:00 (last order 14:30)
Closed: Monday to Wednesday
*Pizza al Taglio is open on Wednesdays from 11:30 to 14:00
Parking: Available
●It's run by a married couple, an Italian husband and a Japanese wife, so I'm happy that I can eat authentic Italian lasagna. They have a Toyotomi variety of lasagnas and the desserts change with the seasons, so I look forward to it every time I go! (30s/Female/Office Worker)
4. Parlor Urara Jinmu Bridge(Okayama City)
[Parlor Urara Jinmu Bridge]
Address: 2-11-8 Saidaiji , Higashi-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Prefecture
TEL: 090-7257-3228
Business hours: 11:00-17:00 (last order 16:30)
Closed: Monday to Wednesday
Parking: Available
●This is a traditional Japanese cafe produced by a bakery in Naka Ward. It has been renovated from an old doctor's residence, and the atmosphere varies greatly depending on the room. The gourmet food served is lunch made with delicious bread that can only be found in a bakery, original cakes, nostalgic puddings, and sweets such as dessert plates with a seasonal feel. The tableware also has a retro feel, allowing you to spend a relaxing time reminiscing about the beauty of old Japan. Every spring, you can enjoy beautiful dessert plates while admiring the cherry blossoms at the counter seats. (Female, 50s, Full-time housewife)
5. Ajisai no Kominka Kyo(Akaiwa City)
[Ajisai no Kominka Kyo]
Address: 469 Nihorinishi, Akaiwa City Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 086-956-2539
Business hours: 11:00-17:00
Closed: Wednesdays, etc.
Parking: Available
●The restaurant has retained its traditional atmosphere from the entrance to the dirt floor and rooms. They serve elaborate dishes, likely made with vegetables and fruits grown in the garden, which are presented vividly and are very delicious. Although there is a wide selection, the prices are reasonable and desserts and drinks are included. Perhaps because it is run by a husband and wife team, both staff are calm and polite. It's a restaurant you'll want to visit again and again. (Woman, 40s, Full-time housewife)
The main dish is fish (you can also choose hamburger steak), and it comes with a variety of side dishes. Everything is carefully prepared, and there are plenty of vegetables. The relaxing atmosphere is also wonderful. (Woman, 60s, Unemployed)
6. Tereya Cafe(Setouchi City)
[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
●It's a stylish restaurant with a nice atmosphere where you can relax. I had the curry, which was just the right amount of spicy and delicious. (40s/Female/Office Worker)
●A cafe in an old house in a residential area. The homemade sweets and parfaits are delicious. They sometimes hold live music performances. (30s/female/office worker)
7. Kominka Cafe One Plus One(Soja City)
[Kominka Cafe One Plus One]
Address: 475 Mibukuro, Soja Soja City, Okayama Prefecture Prefecture
TEL: 070-9014-0602
Business hours: Weekdays 11:00-15:00, Saturdays and Sundays 11:00-17:00 *Last lunch order is 14:30
*Reservations not accepted
Closed days: Check the official website or social media
Parking: Available
●The healthy menu and the DIY-style shop by the owner are wonderful. It feels nostalgic, like visiting a relative's house. The cheesecake is excellent, so I ordered a birthday cake. (Woman, 50s, self-employed)
8. krack2834(Soja City)
[krack2834]
Address: 3-2-14 Okayama Prefecture, Soja City, Okayama Soja
TEL: 0866-33-9013
Opening hours: Wednesday and Sunday lunch 12:00-16:00, Saturday various lunch 12:00-15:00, Wednesday-Sunday 17:00-22:00
Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays
Parking: Available
This Spanish restaurant is housed in an old house renovated by the owners themselves. It's a casual and approachable place where you can enjoy Spanish cuisine. The pasta paella is especially delicious. (Male, office worker, 40s)
9. Furumiya Road (Soja City)
[Furumiya Road]
Address: 1590 Okayama Prefecture City, Okaya Soja City
TEL: 0866-95-2325
Opening hours: Lunch (Tuesday to Sunday) 11:00-15:30 (last orders 14:30), Dinner (Saturday only) 17:00-19:30 (last orders 19:00)
*Reservation required
*Saturdays and Sundays will close when sold out
Closed: Mondays
Parking: Available
●You can eat Korean food in a traditional house that is over 100 years old and surrounded by nature. The sets of soup, bibimbap, jjigae, etc. are packed with vegetables and are easy to eat, healthy, and delicious. The brass tableware is also authentic and beautiful. There is also a cafe menu. (Woman in her 50s, part-time worker)
10. Cafe Ikenoue(Kibichuo Town)
[Cafe Ikenoue]
Address: 1355 Ueda Higashi, Kibichuo Town Ueda Okayama Prefecture Kaga
TEL: 080-8523-2626
Business hours: 11:00-17:00 (last orders 16:30) *Lunch is served until 14:00
Closed: Tuesdays and Fridays *Temporary closures and winter closures may occur
Parking: Available
The cafe has a nostalgic atmosphere, and the space makes you feel like time is passing slowly. The fried chicken lunch was delicious, and the cake was also moist, so I recommend it. (30s/female/office worker)
11. Soup Curry Tsukushi(Takahashi City)
[Soup Curry Tsukushi]
Address: 721 Fukiya, Okayama Prefecture Nariwa Town , Takahashi City
TEL: 080-2940-9540
Business hours: 11:00 - until sold out
*Reservations accepted except on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays (by phone only)
Closed: Wednesdays
Parking: Use Fukiya Furusato Village Shimomachi Parking
●Located in the middle of the Bengara townscape, you can enjoy delicious soup curry while strolling around. The interior makes you feel like you've come to your grandmother's house in the countryside, and it's a relaxing place to visit. (Male, 40s, office worker)
This popular soup curry restaurant is located in Fukiya Furusato Village. The raised seating area from the dirt floor gives it the feel of an old-fashioned Japanese house. The menu, written all over the blackboard, also adds to the atmosphere. The bone-in chicken soup curry has well-cooked chicken that melts in your mouth. (Male, 40s, office worker)
12. Satoyama Cafe Stay(Mimasaka City)
[Satoyama Cafe Stay]
Address: 419 Okayama Prefecture, Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 0868-75-3750
Business hours: 11:00-15:00 (last order 14:30)
Closed: Sundays
Parking: Available
●The atmosphere is laid back. The pasta and pizza are all delicious, and the weeping cherry blossoms are beautiful in spring. (Woman, 50s, Full-time housewife)
This Italian restaurant is located in a traditional Japanese house with a relaxed atmosphere. It has a tatami room, a counter, and a terrace. The pasta has a chewy texture and is delicious, but there are over 10 different types, so it's hard to choose. (Female, 50s, office worker)
13. Sakushu Mimasaka Furusato Chaya Tetete-tei(Mimasaka City)
[Sakushu Mimasaka Furusato Chaya Tetete-tei]
Address: 1189 Nakao, Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 0868-72-2073
Business hours: 11:00-15:00
Closed: Thursday to Saturday
Parking: Available
●After passing through the residential area and walking up a small Saka, you will come across a very impressive old house. The interior is spacious and relaxing, and it feels like you've come to grandma's house in the countryside. The staff are friendly and cheerful, and you will feel at home. As for the food itself, the lunch menu allows you to choose between meat or fish as the main course. There are also many small side dishes, all of which are gently seasoned and very delicious!! I was full and very satisfied. They also sell some vegetables outside. Both the atmosphere and the food make this a wonderful restaurant that makes you want to come back again. I would recommend it to everyone! (40s/Female/Freelancer/Part-time worker)
14. KAYABE-do(Maniwa City)
[KAYABE-do]
Address: 312 Nishikayabe , Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture Prefecture
TEL: 0867-45-0082
Business hours: April to November 10:00-17:00 (Last orders for pancakes are 16:00, and for drinks, 16:30)
Closed: Tuesday to Thursday (open on public holidays) *Closed during winter
Parking: Available
The owner is warm and the pancakes he recommends are excellent, and the atmosphere is relaxing, so you'll want to come back again and again. In addition to the pancakes, the coffee, breads, and everything else is sure to satisfy. (Woman, 60s, Full-time housewife)
15. Utatane no Sato Ippuku-tei(Kagamino Town)
[Utatane no Sato Ippuku-tei]
Address: 1805-12 Kamisaihara, Kagamino Town gun, Okayama Prefecture Tomata County
TEL: 0868-44-2488
Business hours: Mid-April to November: 10:00-16:30 (last orders 15:30)
Closed: Tuesdays (open on public holidays)
Parking: Available
This restaurant is housed in an old, typical Japanese house. It's a place where you can enjoy country cuisine, such as a set meal featuring wild vegetables harvested in the north of the prefecture and grilled amago trout. (Woman, 50s, self-employed)
●This restaurant stands out with its impressive thatched roof and is set amidst a landscape brimming with nature. There is a Irori (traditional sunken hearth) inside the restaurant, creating a nostalgic and relaxing atmosphere. The mountain vegetable tempura and pickles are delicious! It is open from spring to autumn, so I try to go when it is open. (40s/female/office worker)
There's more! Recommended comments from Okayama residents
[Nonosama An]
Address: 1633 Okayama Prefecture , Minami-ku , Okayama City, Okayama Minami Ward
●It felt like going back to my parents' house. I'm working alone, so I wouldn't recommend it for people in a hurry. It's located in the rice fields, so you can really relax. I think there was only one menu. I recommend it for people who want to relax and be healed. (Woman, 60s, full-time housewife)
[Tabuchi Shoten Okayama]
Address: 5-9 Nishinakajimacho , Naka Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
A retro, out-of-the-ordinary space in an old waterfront house. The Okayama store is relatively easy to access. Private rooms are suitable for families and groups. (30s/female/office worker)
[Kominka Dining Satsuma Kirisame-ya]
Address: 896-2 Okayama Prefecture , Higashi-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
●This restaurant is housed in an old Japanese-style house, giving it a nice, hidden feel. When you step inside, it's decorated with lots of Showa idol posters and merchandise, which really gets you excited. They also serve delicious sake, and it was a great place to relax. (Woman in her 60s, self-employed)
[Densho-bo]
Address: 1208 Yoshida , Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Prefecture
●The restaurant has a very peaceful atmosphere, with the countryside view visible from the window. The interior also has the warmth you'd expect from an old-fashioned house. The freshly fried seasonal tempura is delicious, and the sauce has a sweet, gentle flavor. The soba noodles are thinly sliced, so even children can easily eat them. The seasoned rice is made with seasonal ingredients and is very tasty. I would definitely recommend ordering this as well. (40s/female/office worker)
[Akari-sha]
Address: 1001 Minobe , Soja City, Okayama Prefecture Prefecture
●The homemade sweets made by the owner were delicious. He has beautifully renovated an old house by the river himself. (Woman, 50s, Full-time housewife)
[Seto no Koneko]
Address: 2405 Oshima , Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture
●They run a beckoning cat gallery and a cafe, and the second floor is a cafe space with a great view of the ocean from the window. (Woman in her 60s, full-time housewife)
[Bekkan Saryo Otatsu]
Address: 3953-1 Higashi-Oto , Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture
The food is delicious and the Japanese cuisine is beautifully presented, and each group has their own separate room, so you can enjoy your meal at your own pace. The desserts change with the seasons, but my favorite is the fig compote. (40s/female/office worker)
[Ai + Tani Champuru]
Address: 107-1 Kajie, Yoshii-cho, Ibara Ibara City, Okayama Prefecture
●The view of the river from the shop and the atmosphere of the shop that the owner himself created are great! It's amazing how the owner managed to recover from the flood seven years ago with the help of the local community! This year marked the 10th anniversary of the shop, and they even had a summer fireworks display. The fireworks were beautiful, and not at the level of what you'd see on an individual basis. (Woman in her 50s, part-time worker)
[Chiya Outdoor House]
Address: 1005 Chiya Hanami , Niimi City, Okayama Prefecture
●If there are no overnight guests, you can have the same menu as dinner for lunch. The menu is packed with food you won't be able to finish, including Chiya's kenchinjiru soup, local cuisine, charcoal-grilled Chiya beef, and seasonal dishes! The owner will also talk to you around the Irori (traditional sunken hearth). Chiya's home was originally a place where people lived with cows, and the cowshed is now used as a gallery, where you can get a glimpse of what life was like in the past through photos and other displays. A lunch in an old-fashioned house that's worth making the effort to visit. (40s/female/unemployed)
[Soba Hare-ya]
Address: 617-1 Hiruzen Yufune , Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture
They use buckwheat flour milled in-house in a stone mill. It's coarsely ground and made from whole grains. They make 100% handmade buckwheat noodles. The interior of the restaurant is a beautifully renovated old house, and they've carefully selected the furniture. The zaru soba noodles, kare soba noodles, and natural wasabi rice are delicious. (Male, 50s, self-employed)
[Manmaan]
Address: 2246 Utsuanagami, Misaki Town -gun, Okayama Prefecture Kume District
●The owner's personality and the rice balls are the best in the world. A woman living in Okayama City wants to liven up her hometown, so she travels over an hour every day to visit. The chef's choice lunch of a variety of homemade side dishes and large rice balls is superb. How do you get there from the prefectural road? It's a hidden cafe. It's a relaxing space filled with kindness. (Woman in her 60s, self-employed)
[Cafe Tamu Tamu]
Address: 77-2 Oki, Kagamino- Kagamino Town , Tomata County Okayama Prefecture
●The food was delicious and well-balanced with plenty of side dishes. (30s/female/office worker)
[Kitchen Kawasemi]
Address: Former Okutsu Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building, 495 Kagamino Town cho, Tomata-gun, Tomata County Okayama Prefecture
●This stylish restaurant was renovated from an old Japanese house, and pets are allowed in the detached storehouse. There is a large kingfisher sculpture nearby. The menu includes Western food, curry lunches, and a full cafe menu including cakes. The manager and staff are all friendly and welcoming. This was my family's first visit, and the portions were generous and the food was delicious. I would like to go again. (40s/female/office worker)
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