ギャラリー・カフェ折々 — Restaurant in Hokuto

I had a very relaxing morning here. It’s in the middle of forest. The outdoor sitting views was nice but I choose to stay inside because it was 3 degrees temperature when I visited. I tried their homemade ginger ale and it’s good. The grandpa who serves my drink was really nice. He tried to speak to me in English and I said he doesn’t really need to. The ambiance was perfect. I haven’t explored much on the gallery and you have to have your translate app ready as there is no English translation but not a big deal; it’s about authenticity. They have wifi, but haven’t tried. I will try their other drinks next...

I have been by the tiny sign for oriori where you turn off the Rainbow Line many times, but never been up/down this side road when the cafe is open before today. Stopped by just before closing and enjoyed a very nice cup of coffee and conversation with the owner/manager. A lovely space, huge deck, galleries mostly of objects such as very rare egg-shaped rocks and other natural items that are indeed art. I’ll...

庭には演奏会の出来そうな広いウッドデッキに客席があり、室内には寿司屋のカウンターを想わせるような分厚い木で作られた頑丈そうなテーブルの客席。誰でも演奏できるピアノも置いてある。保管されている西洋画家の集英社などの全集は金田一記念図書館にも無い優れたもので、コーヒーをのみながら鑑賞出来...