Inawashiro, Urabandai, Bandai Plateau (Fukushima)
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Cafes in Inawashiro and Urabandai with great food and atmosphere that you want to go out of your way for

The Bandai Plateau area is a place where you can experience the richness of nature centered around the majestic Bandai Mountain. Around Lake Inawashiro and in Urabandai, there are many cozy cafes dotted with lush greenery. Here are some cafes with delicious homemade sweets and coffee that you can stop by during your drive. Some are also available for lunch.

Many repeat customers. Popular handmade chiffon cakes.

Fluffy chiffon cake
Fluffy chiffon cake" 900 yen with a drink, "iced chocolate" +250 yen

The cafe is located along Route 2, which connects Lake Inawashiro and Goshikinuma. The "fluffy chiffon cake" with a choice of chocolate sauce or caramel sauce is a popular menu item with many repeat customers. As the name suggests, the fluffy batter with bananas sandwiched in between is very satisfying. The crunchy texture is accentuated by the crunch.
If you choose a drink as a set, try the "Iced Chocolat," which is not as sweet as it looks and has the bitterness of deep-roasted coffee. The "Parfait with Handmade Chiffon Cake" is also popular.

At-home cafe run by a husband and wife team.

The cute log house-style interior. Many male customers also visit the store.
The cute log house-style interior. Many male customers also visit the store.

The coffee is home-roasted and deep roasted, the milk is Aizu milk, and the sweets are made with blueberries and strawberries grown in Inawashiro.
At lunch time, two types of dishes are available from a variety of genres, such as "sauteed salted pork," "chicken thigh marinated in honey and lemon," and "stewed motsu. The dishes are generous in volume with plenty of vegetables, and are popular with even men as they fill them up. All drinks can also be taken out. Sweets can be enjoyed during café time starting at 2:00 p.m.

Lunch & Cafe Sunny
  • Address 6353-2 Aza-Oyachi, Inawashiro-cho, Yama-gun, Fukushima MAP
  • Direction 10 minutes drive from JR Inawashiro Station
  • Direction Take a bus from JR Inawashiro Station, get off at "Kokusai Ski Resort Entrance" and walk 5 minutes.
  • Business hours 11:00-17:00 (L.O.), December-March (weekdays) 11:30-17:00 (L.O.)
  • Closed Wednesdays (irregular weekdays during winter)
  • TEL 090-2437-2038
  • Parking Free of charge

Specialty coffee where you can enjoy the individuality of the beans

Hand-drip coffee 700 yen and cheesecake 500 yen
Hand-drip coffee 700 yen and cheesecake 500 yen

This coffee specialty store is located along the road connecting Lake Sohara and Lake Onogawa in Urabandai. Five to seven kinds of specialty coffees are available, including Ethiopian and Costa Rican coffees, which change seasonally. The menu includes comments on the origin, aroma, and flavor, which will help you choose the right beans. If you are lucky, you may come across beans from Bali, Indonesia, which have a tropical fruit-like flavor, or other beans that are hard to find in other stores. We recommend pairing them with handmade cheesecake or scones.

Coffee time is served on the second floor in a relaxed atmosphere.

Cafe space on the second floor. Music concerts are held on an irregular basis.
Cafe space on the second floor. Music concerts are held on an irregular basis.

After placing your order on the first floor, head to the cafe space on the second floor. Sitting at the counter, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the majestic Bandaisan Mountain in front of you, which even the owner was fascinated by. The owner says he became interested in coffee because of his love of roasting machines and espresso machines. He says that he has been studying roasting and brewing so that he can enjoy the individual flavors of each bean. Using his experience and knowledge, he brews each cup of mellow coffee by hand drip, making it exceptional. The beautiful scenery makes for an even richer experience.
In addition, since there are few places to eat in the surrounding area, we plan to offer light meals in the future.

Rotten Row Coffee Roastes
  • Address 1097-125, Aza Jinkurousawa, Oaza Hibara, Kitashiobara-mura, Yama-gun, Fukushima MAP
  • Direction Approx. 25 min. by car from JR Inawashiro Station
  • Business hours Open 11:00-17:00
  • Closed Wednesday, Thursday
  • TEL 0241-23-5884
  • Parking Free of charge

Enjoy coffee and bread made with handmade ingredients

The popular “Country Bread Sandwich with Ham & Egg”
The popular “Country Bread Sandwich with Ham & Egg”

Located about a 5-minute drive from Lake Sohara, this bakery is situated in an area of Urabandai dotted with guesthouses. The owner, a former French chef, serves up carefully crafted, handmade bread.If you’re looking for a sandwich, be sure to try one made with country bread containing natural honey. The recommended ham-and-egg sandwich features ham ordered from a butcher shop in Aizu-Wakamatsu City, with an exquisite balance of saltiness. The boiled eggs come from free-range chickens, offering a rich, full-bodied flavor. Mushroom pizza toast is also a staple on the menu.

The café space overlooks Urabandaï's natural beauty that changes with the seasons.

When you enter the store, you are enveloped by the delicious aroma of bread. The country-style interior is also cute.
When you enter the store, you are enveloped by the delicious aroma of bread. The country-style interior is also cute.

The shop bakes about 25 varieties of bread daily, using seasonal vegetables and local fruits. The selection is at its peak around 10:00 a.m., and since items sometimes sell out by noon, it’s best to call ahead to reserve.Enjoy the delicious bread alongside coffee, brewed one cup at a time using the pour-over method in the café area. You can spend a leisurely time here while gazing at Mount Bandai. “I want people to come here and enjoy the bread in this setting,” says the owner.
At the back of the shop is “HERTH,” an event and rental space.

Bakery Sasakitei
  • Address 1097-110 Jinkuro-Sawazaka, Oaza Hibara, Kitashiobara Village, Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture MAP
  • Direction Approx. 30 min. by car from JR Inawashiro Station
  • Business Hours 9:00 a.m. – until sold out
  • Closed Mondays and Tuesdays (closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays when Monday is a national holiday)
  • TEL 0241-32-2824
  • Parking Free of charge

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Hoshino Resorts facilities nearby
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