Cafe Koan — Restaurant in Otsu

we wanted to go skiing today but the lift at biwako was closed so we came to find a cafe instead. this cafe is on the side of the road and is small and quaint but so cute and warm inside, with a small swing and patio area outside too. the owners were very kind and asked us where we were from to add to his map stickers of all the guests of the cafe. the decor was also really cute and showcased a lot of small tokens and trinkets. we ordered a coffee, chestnut latte, egg sandwich, and curry sandwich. their french toast sandwiches are fluffy and moist and the flavors were delightful! the coffee had good flavor and the chestnut latte was really nostalgic. the space is small but cozy and overlooks the lake, and i imagine it must be beautiful in the warmer months when it’s greener. would absolutely love to come back again in the future, if we are ever in...

I took a quick trip to the area from Kyoto and stopped into this cafe for a drink. The owner was very kind and I got a chance to practice my very limited Japanese, but he spoke English if I couldn't understand. I got the Mango Orange soda, which was perfectly light and refreshing. The cafe is located right across from a nice park. It also has some inside and outside seating. I am excited to bring my grandmother with me the next...

Very welcoming and aesthetic cafe, I can only imagine how beautiful this place must be during sunrise (during which they are also open). Perfect place to stop by for coffee break during a tour of Lake Biwa. Very small and intimate place, they have a map with stickers indicating the guests from all over the world that have visited - so there was a new sticker added with our...