A café with a quiet and relaxing atmosphere located on the shore of Lake Biwa. It is popular for spending a peaceful time with delicious coffee, tea, and desserts. It also has a store that collects fashionable Scandinavian sundries and leather goods.
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This café is located inside the Otsu Civic Hall. There are sofa seats by the window, and you can enjoy a meal while overlooking Lake Biwa. It is not recommended for people with children, but couples and friends can spend a relaxing time here.
A wonderful place to watch the Seta River while listening to classical music. Some of the few scheduled business days are not usually open due to concerts, so you need to check before you go. Lunch is available in limited quantities, so be sure to come early.
A house café with a long queue in the mountains of Shigaraki. The wait is always long because of its popularity. The main dish + rice + mini salad + dessert + drink for 1,300 yen is divine.
This café is located in a quiet area surrounded by trees at the foot of Mt. The thick pancakes are topped with plenty of fruit and are very satisfying. The tea cups are also cute, so be sure to check them out.
This café offers a relaxing atmosphere in a bright white interior. The concept is Scandinavian, and the tableware and interior are also from Scandinavian brands. It is full of coziness, coffee, and attention to detail.
The café is located in a place that is a tourist attraction as a ski resort in winter and a place where you can see the scenery of Lake Biwa and the sky in summer. On a fine day, why not take a seat on the terrace and enjoy the spectacular view?
The cafe is located just beyond the entrance near the Hieizan driveway. It is run by a young woman, a former patissier who used to run a store in Kyoto. Check FB for regular closing days.
A store specializing in black tea in Moriyama. Each time you refill your cup of tea, a different flavor is added, so you can enjoy a variety of tastes. The lunch menu is healthy and includes cereal rice and steamed rice.
A café with a spectacular view of the cherry blossoms in Kaizu-Osaki. The view from the "protruding stage" here is so spectacular that it attracts many tourists. The storehouse was converted from a 200-year-old historical warehouse, and the antiques in the store are wonderful.
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The most popular menu item is "Asamiya Kintoki" with glossy dark green tea honey. This parfait-like shaved ice with dark tea syrup, condensed milk, sweet bean paste, shiratama (white bean paste), and warabimochi (rice cake) is a satisfying dish.
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This cafe is located in a pottery town famous for Shigaraki ware. If you visit here, you must try the matcha green tea and the Kusa-mochi (Kusa-mochi can be taken home). The Kusa-mochi is made to order and baked to order, so it is hot, juicy, and exquisite!
The cafe is open only on Wednesdays and Thursdays from April to December, making it difficult to visit. The owner's personality and the relaxed space with sunlight heal everyone who comes to the café.
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The ingredients are homemade as much as possible, so you can taste the rich nature of Shiga. The most popular menu item is the beef stew, available only in the fall and winter, which is served over a wood-burning stove. Reservations are required.
A café-restaurant with an excellent location facing Lake Biwa. You can enjoy a delicious lunch at noon and dinner in the afternoon in a romantic atmosphere while watching the sunset. Pets are allowed on the terrace.
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