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CHILLOUT STYLE COFFEE

The café offers a relaxing view of the countryside from its large windows and specialty coffees. The coffee we recommend is "single origin" coffee, made from carefully selected, roasted, and brewed beans. The coffee is selected from Ethiopia, Kenya, and other countries, and there are always three to four varieties available. Each has its own unique flavor, sweetness, and acidity balance. The coffee is served at a counter facing the window, where you can sink into a soft one-person sofa and enjoy the blissful experience of tasting coffee, and your mind will be relaxed.

Sweets from popular local restaurants to accompany your meal

A generous amount of coffee is poured into a large mug so that you can enjoy the changing flavors of the hot coffee as it cools. Enjoy homemade bagel sandwiches and original sweets along with the richly flavored coffee. The baked goods are especially popular, with chocolate brownies and cookies from a popular store in Azumino on the menu.
Although the only way to visit is by car, the café has a charm that will make you want to go back again and again.

CHILLOUT STYLE COFFEE

• 3293-1 Ariake Ariake, Hotaka, Azumino, Nagano MAP
• Approx. 8 min. by car from JR Hotaka Station
• 9:00 - 18:00 (10:00 - from December to March)
• Thursdays, 3rd Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
• 0263-87-7663
• Free of charge

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Cafe VARIE

Located at the foot of the mountains in Hotaka, Azumino, this café and store offers accessories and sundries. The owner, who worked as a chef at a resort hotel in Hakuba, serves you with plated dishes that allow you to fully enjoy the vegetables of Shinshu. The seasonal vegetables, which are purchased from a local farmers market, are cooked simply and lightly to preserve the flavor of the ingredients. The bread that accompanies the plated dishes is also baked daily. The view from the second floor seats makes the time spent enjoying these happy tastes even more enjoyable. From the cozy, woody interior, you can enjoy a peaceful view of the countryside.

Beef stew and homemade sweets are also popular

There are four menu items served on plates: hamburger steak (subject to change), curry, seafood bouillabaisse, and beef stew. Of these, we recommend the beef stew made from Japanese beef that has been simmered for two days. The tender beef is melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the sauce infused with the umami of the meat is outstandingly delicious. Sweets are also handmade. We always have 15 to 16 varieties available from our extensive lineup, including fruit tarts, cheesecakes, and parfaits. The most popular "fluffy soufflé" has a soft texture that is addictive. There are two flavors to choose from: plain and green tea.
It is no wonder that locals keep coming back to this café, where the food and scenery are both very satisfying.

Cafe VARIE

• 8177-1 Ariake Ariake, Hotaka, Azumino, Nagano MAP
• Take the Alps Park Route (seasonal bus) from JR Hotaka Station (23 min.), get off at Art Hills, and walk 2 min.
• 11:30-16:30 (Meals L.O. 14:00, Snacks, tea, sweets L.O. 15:30)
• Monday and Tuesday (open if Monday is a national holiday, closed if Tuesday is a national holiday), occasional holidays
  
• 0263-84-5520
• Free of charge

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cafe&zakka 7 months

Surrounded by orchards and forests, this café and general merchandise store offers a peaceful Azumino atmosphere. The natural interior design that blends in with the surrounding nature also makes you feel comfortable. On the covered terrace, you can enjoy tea time with a pleasant breeze while taking a walk in the forest.

The general merchandise booth near the entrance features products and goods from local artists and craftspeople, including household goods, clothes, and jams. You will encounter such wonderful sundries that you will want to reach out and touch them.

Original blend of refreshing coffee

At the café, take a break with a cup of freshly brewed coffee that is dripped to order. The aromatic coffee is specialty coffee made from the beans of Coffee Kobo Omino, which has its own roasting studio in Azumino. The coffee has a light, refreshing aftertaste with no cloying taste.
For sweets, try the "Tororin Pudding" made with local eggs or the "Pudding Parfait" with soft-serve ice cream on top of pudding. Other items on the menu include fruit sandwiches with chiffon cake and a lunch menu with a limited number of items.

cafe&zakka 7 months

• 7348-16 Ariake, Hotaka, Azumino, Nagano MAP
• 15 minutes drive from Hotaka Station (10 minutes drive from Azumioi Station)
• 11:00-17:30 (L.O.17:00)
• Closed on Thursdays and Fridays (open if Thursday or Friday is a national holiday), and occasionally closed in winter.
• 0263-84-5520
• Free of charge