Local Guide
4 cute and photogenic house cafes in Hamamatsu

A house nestled in the midst of rich nature. There are many cafes in Hamamatsu where you can spend time in a space that looks like it has been recreated from the world in a picture book, and where time flows gently. Outside the window of the stylish store, a peaceful landscape spreads out, and on the table are delicious sweets made with local ingredients. We have selected such cafes in Hamamatsu that are photogenic no matter where you look.

Located in a residential area about a 5-minute drive from the Hamamatsu IC, Ocha-no-Oto is a Japanese tea specialty café in a converted wooden old house, which opened in 2013 in Tenryu-ku, Hamamatsu, before moving to its current location in 2015. The interior of the store offers a relaxing and cozy atmosphere that can only be found in an old private house. The teas available here include 30 varieties selected from all over Japan, including local Shizuoka teas such as "Tenryu Koshun" and "Makinohara Shinme no Hashiri," as well as sencha, gyokuro, bancha, black tea, and oolong tea. All teas are carefully brewed in a kyusu (Japanese teapot) and have a rich aroma and depth.

Sweets to enjoy the depth of Japanese tea

Koicha (thick tea) cake for 450 yen and tea from Morimachi, Shizuoka Prefecture (deep steamed sencha) for 500 yen
Koicha (thick tea) cake for 450 yen and tea from Morimachi, Shizuoka Prefecture (deep steamed sencha) for 500 yen

For sweets, we offer "seasonal sweets" and "hojicha cream cake," both of which are delicately flavored and designed to go well with tea. Matcha green tea blancmange and cakes are also popular.
In addition to sweets, there is a wide variety of menu items made with tea, including a must-try: chasoba (green tea noodle) served with matcha-flavored dipping sauce. The combination of the freshness of the chasoba and the subtle astringency of the matcha tea in your mouth makes for a refreshing and addictive experience.
All tea leaves used in the cafe menu can be purchased in the store, so if you come across a tea leaf you like, be sure to buy it as a souvenir for yourself.

Local Guide Comment
You will enjoy searching for your favorite tea and will want to visit the store again and again. Events in collaboration with tea are also held.
Tea Room Sound
  • Address 5-25-1 Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
  • Direction 40 minute bus ride from JR Hamamatsu Station on the Entei Bus bound for Medical College, 5 minute walk from Mikatahara Office stop.
  • Business Hours 10:30 - 16:30 (L.O. 16:00)
  • Closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (open if the day falls on a national holiday)
  • TEL 053-443-8750
  • Parking Free of charge
  • Age limit No one under 10 years old is allowed to enter

From Miyakoda Station on the Tenryu Hamanako Railway, it is a 10-minute walk through the peaceful countryside. There you will find Drophies Campus, a Property complex based on the concept of a Scandinavian lifestyle. The site is dotted with stores selling furniture, interior decorations, fabrics, and other items. It is a perfect area for Scandinavian lovers. Located in one corner is "Drophie's Cafe," a renovated 70-year-old private house using old and natural materials.
The interior is open and airy with high ceilings, and the chic and high quality space is filled with Scandinavian furniture that has a history of more than 100 years. The peaceful time spent in the chairs of Carl Hansen & Son and other masterpieces is truly a blissful experience.

Home-made natural food is very satisfying!

Brown pancake plate with grilled chicken pepper cream sauce 1,380 yen (excluding tax)
Brown pancake plate with grilled chicken pepper cream sauce 1,380 yen (excluding tax)

The menu includes pasta, curry, salads, pancakes, and other dishes using local Hamamatsu ingredients, all of which are homemade natural foods designed to provide sufficient nutrition from vegetables and fruits. The most popular menu item is the brown pancake made with buckwheat flour, which has been popular since the opening of Droopy's Cafe, combined with tender grilled chicken that has a strong presence. The pancake plate, accented with the flavor of homemade pepper sauce, is a must-try. In addition, the menu also features a selection of beverages, such as watered-down coffee, smoothies, fresh juices, and other specialties.

Local Guide Comment
With its health-friendly food and lovely garden, this is a spot full of elements that will tickle a girl's fancy.
Drofies Cafe (on Drofies Campus)
  • Address 2858 Miyakoda-cho, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
  • Direction 13 min. walk from Miyakoda Station
  • Business Hours 11:00-17:00 (Meal 16:00 L.O., Drink 16:30 L.O.)
  • Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
  • TEL 053-525-9001

The bakery has a very impressive and unique atmosphere, as if it were in a scene from a world-famous Japanese animation film. The breads are made with locally grown vegetables and fruits, and additives are kept to a minimum, giving them a simple and gentle taste.

Enjoy various kinds of bread

The store's most popular item is a wide variety of Danish breads filled with fruit, chocolate, and other ingredients. The secret to their popularity is their crispy texture and moderate sweetness. In addition, more than 60 varieties of breads, from basic breads to sweet breads and prepared breads, including limited-time-only items, are sold at the store every day.
The eat-in space on the second floor is furnished with wood-grained tables where customers can enjoy a meal with bread and beverages purchased on the first floor. Music box background music plays, creating a cozy atmosphere.

Local Guide Comment
Just looking at the exterior and interior is exciting! I recommend the bread. Take a bite and you will be surprised at how fluffy and sweet the inside smells.
Goo Choo Choo Pan
  • Address 330 Shonai-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
  • Direction 60 min. ride on the Entei Bus from JR Hamamatsu Stn. bound for Tateyama-ji Hot Spring, 5 min. walk from Tateyama-ji Office.
  • Business hours 7:00-19:00
  • Closed Mondays and the 3rd Sunday of the month *Closed during the summer and winter, and irregular holidays
  • TEL 053-487-6288
  • Parking Free of charge

The patisserie is marked by an exterior that makes you feel as if you have wandered into a fairy tale world. The owner and patissier trained in Vienna, the home of sweets. The ivory-colored interior has three table seats. If you like cute things, you can enjoy freshly made cakes in a fairy-tale atmosphere.

Discover your favorite sweets

The store's signature product is the "Sachertorte," a typical Viennese pastry. The harmony created by the rich chocolate and the sourness of apricot jam is superb and will bring a smile to your face every time you take a bite. In addition, there are always about 20 types of fresh cakes made from seasonal fruits, including "Strawberry Millefeuille" and "Black Forest Torte," a cherry wine cake.

Local Guide Comment
The cute exterior is sure to make you swoon! They use seasonal fruits, so I look forward to seeing what kind of cakes they have each time I visit.
Liebling
  • Address 128-5 Higashimikata-cho, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
  • Direction From JR Hamamatsu Station, take the Entei bus bound for Yamanote Medical College (approx. 35 min.). 8 min. walk from Hamakou Koukou-mae bus stop.
  • Business Hours 10:00-18:30 (Cafe closes at 17:00)
  • Closed Tuesdays, 1st to 3rd Monday of the month (open if Tuesday is a national holiday)
  • TEL 053-414-2866
  • Parking Free of charge

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