Coffee Katana — Restaurant in Ookuwa

We stopped in after hiking the Atera Valley and had a lovely experience. We enjoyed the curry rice pilaf and some local IPAs. The pilaf was delicious and hands down one of the best meals that I have had in Japan. The lemon pie was perfect and we enjoyed some cocktails made with local whiskey and gin. This was such a wonderful experience and I can’t recommend it enough. Thanks to the owners for such a welcoming and beautiful cafe. We wish that we could have stayed longer, but will...

The food and drinks were delicious. The owners were super friendly and spoke English. If you like motorbikes, there is a glass wall in the cafe, showing the owners collection in his garage. I asked about the models / statues on the counter, using some Japanese, the owner explained they were Akabeko. Upon leaving he offered an Akabeko model for us to keep. If you are in Nojiri I would urge...

A hidden gem along the Nakasendo Way! The food was absolutely delicious that felt like a warm hug after a day of exploring the Atera Velley. The couple who run the cafe are incredibly kind and welcoming, creating a super cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend stopping by for both the food, coffee, and the wonderful...