COFFEE SK — Restaurant in Tokushima

Just visited this charming little coffee shop before starting my Shikoku pilgrimage, and it felt like stepping back in time. Coffee SK has been around for 47 years, and you can feel the history in every detail—from the retro furniture to the warm, inviting atmosphere. I spoke to the owner in my broken Japanese and learned a bit about the shop’s story. Aside from the air conditioning and stereo, everything is original.

The owner was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making the experience even more special. And the coffee? Simply amazing—rich, smooth, and made with care. This place has heart and character you just won’t find at a Starbucks. Highly recommend skipping the chains and trying out this neighborhood...

Seemingly like a famous kissaten in Takamatsu, the place does look like it’s been running for a while and its decorations and settings take you back to the 1970s. It took a long time to get served but the sandwiches were good. Smoking is allowed inside, so think it twice before going if smoking is...

After walking around shikoku for 2.5 months, this remains our favourite café with such a lovely vibe and a lovely owner who made us a full-of-care brewed coffee. We went back before leaving Shikoku to let him know that it was our favourite café during the pilgrimage (and he gave us...