Local Guide
Take a break in Nasu Highlands. 5 recommended cafes to stop by during your trip

There are many cafes in Nasu Kogen where you can take a relaxing break. Why don't you spend your time at your leisure, talking about memories of your trip, planning your future itinerary, and so on, while sipping a cup of coffee that has been brewed with care. Here are some cozy cafes to visit during your trip to Nasu.

A perfect cup of coffee in a comfortable space with jazz music playing.

There is a wood stove in the back of the store that was given to us by a Guest/customer.
There is a wood stove in the back of the store that was given to us by a Guest/customer.

The contrast of green and white in a country-style setting makes for a lovely café. The coffee is carefully brewed one cup at a time by the master while listening to the jazz music that plays softly in the background.
The wood-toned, gently sunlit interior is filled with jazz records. They are said to be from the collection of the master's father, who was a jazz critic before his death. The name of the store was also named after his favorite jazz guitarist, Pat Martino, with the meaning of "my father's footprints" from his collection of "Footprints".

Aromatic coffee brewed by flannel drip

Footprints Blend
Footprints Blend" 520 yen. Note the attention to detail in the furnishings.

All coffee beans are roasted in-house, and you can select your favorite flavor from 11 varieties. We recommend the "Footprints Blend," which is named after the store. It is slightly sweet and has a soft taste.
Watching the brewing process from the counter is a blissful experience. When the master lived in Tokyo, he frequented coffee shops and taught himself how to brew coffee. Spend a soothing time while chatting about his coffee obsession and jazz masterpieces.

Local Guide Comment
Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Nasu" is located about 10 minutes away by car. It is located in the middle of a narrow back road, so I like to spend a quiet and relaxing time there. There is a wide variety of coffee, and the jazz music playing in the background is light and pleasant.
Cafe Footprints
  • Address 800-34 Takaku Otsu, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun, Tochigi MAP
  • Direction Approximately 20 minutes by car from JR Kuroiso Station
  • Bus Direction Take a bus from JR Kuroiso/Nasu Shiobara Station, get off at "Shinya" and walk 10 minutes.
  • Business hours 12:00-18:00
  • Closed Tuesdays
  • TEL 0287-78-6686
  • Parking Free of charge

Elegant cakes and coffee to be enjoyed in the nature of Nasu Highlands

Satie Café Blend
Satie Café Blend" 638 yen and "Chestnut Mousse" 770 yen, available only on weekdays.

At this café, you can enjoy gorgeous homemade cakes and coffee while gazing at the lush green nature of Nasu.
Upon entering the store, the first thing that catches the eye is the showcase filled with a variety of cakes. The variety of cakes changes every day of the week. The most popular is a special cake called "Dream Series," sold only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. They are made with domestically produced fresh cream and are characterized by their light, refreshing sweetness and mature flavors. The "Dream Series" cakes are available in limited quantities and are sometimes sold out, so coming early is recommended.

Luxurious interior reminiscent of a luxury cruise ship

A model of a cruise ship is placed in the back of the spacious store.
A model of a cruise ship is placed in the back of the spacious store.

The image of the store is that of a cruise ship. Surrounded by tables, chairs, lamps, and other ship-like furnishings, customers can enjoy a resort-like atmosphere. We also recommend spending time on the terrace, which is modeled after the tip of a ship, while enjoying the view of the vast nature.
What is nice is that, in contrast to the luxurious appearance, you can enjoy a generous pour-over cup of coffee and large-sized cakes at a reasonable price. The size of the cakes is designed so that even men who love cakes can go home satisfied. Enjoy a luxurious moment in a high-quality space.

Local Guide Comment
The cafe is large in size with plenty of seating available inside. Credit cards and electronic money are accepted, and Wi-Fi is available.
Nasu Satie Cafe
  • Address 431-6 Yumoto Tsumujigadaira, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun, Tochigi MAP
  • Direction Approximately 20 minutes by car from JR Kuroiso Station
  • Bus Direction Take a bus from JR Kuroiso/Nasu Shiobara Station, get off at "Nasu Kogen Nursery School Entrance Mae" and walk about 1 minute.
  • Business hours 10:00-18:00 (L.O. 17:30)
    11:00-18:00 (L.O.17:30) from November 16 to March 15
  • Regular holiday Friday
  • TEL 0287-74-5500
  • Parking Free of charge

A café where you can take a relaxing break and visit by bicycle.

The owner's hobbies are on display in the store, including bicycles and cycle maps.
The owner's hobbies are on display in the store, including bicycles and cycle maps.

A building with yellow walls and a triangular roof appears as you ride along the Nasu Highway. The café is a popular place for cyclists to relax, and attracts many visitors from Tochigi and other prefectures. It is a place that is unique to Tochigi Prefecture, which hosts the Japan Cup and other bicycle road races and is proactive in welcoming cyclists.
Cycle stands, air tanks, and flat tire repair sets are always available. The store also sells cycle maps handmade by the owner and others, and if you visit the store in person, they can even suggest cycle routes for you. It is a comfortable place to take a breather in the middle of a trip.

Excellent coffee and cake rolls filled with the store's specialties

Blended coffee
Blended coffee" 450 yen and "Today's roll cake" 350 yen

The store offers freshly ground coffee, sweets, and a menu of light meals from around the world, including quesatilla, a Mexican home-style dish. The "Coffee of the Day" menu also includes some rare Asian beans. The "Today's Roll Cake," made by hand from the dough, has a deliciously sweet cream and fluffy chiffon dough. Depending on the day, you can enjoy a variety of flavors such as chocolate, green tea, and fruit.
The mug in which the coffee is served is made of Mashiko-yaki, a pottery produced in Tochigi Prefecture. You can also purchase them in the store as souvenirs.

Local Guide Comment
The at-home atmosphere of this cafe is wonderful. Surprisingly, it is one of the few places in the Nasu area that is also open for breakfast. It is recommended for those who want to enjoy a café atmosphere in the morning.
SUDA COFFEE
  • Address 593-402 Takaku Otsu, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun, Tochigi MAP
  • Direction Approx. 15 min. from JR Kuroiso Station by car
  • Bus Direction Take a bus from JR Kuroiso/Nasu Shiobara Station, get off at the "Cheese Garden" stop, and walk for 3 minutes.
  • Business hours 8:00-17:00
  • Closed Wednesdays (open when Wednesday is a national holiday)
  • TEL 0287-74-3150
  • Parking Free of charge

A warm and cozy space to spend time with the signature dog, Chachamaru-kun.

Chachamaru-kun welcomes you to this homey store.
Chachamaru-kun welcomes you to this homey store.

When you open the door of the café, which is set in a peaceful landscape, you will be greeted by the aroma of delicious coffee and the adorable signboard dog, Chachamaru-kun. Many customers return not only for the taste of the coffee, but also because they are captivated by the friendly and quiet Chachamaru-kun, who looks like a stuffed animal. The menu features specialty coffee brewed with a siphon, handmade sweets, soup heated by a wood-burning stove, and other heart-warming items.

A cup of coffee brewed with a sparkling siphon

Siphon coffee
Siphon coffee" starts at 550 yen for blended coffee. Iced coffee is water-driven and made with ice frozen coffee

For coffee beans, we handle only specialty coffee from "Tomikuei Coffee" in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, where the master's parents live, and use carefully selected beans from there. He visited various cafes to find the taste he liked and decided to use the rare siphon method of brewing coffee. When the coffee is brewed at dusk, the light from the flames on the glass bowl creates a fantastic atmosphere. A visit to the store at this time of day is also recommended. In winter, how about taking a relaxing break with the signature dog, Chachamaru, while watching the wood stove burn?

Local Guide Comment
You can enjoy coffee brewed with a siphon, which is rare nowadays. There is also a full lineup of sweets to accompany your coffee. The crispy Belgian-style waffle topped with plenty of fresh cream is irresistible.
Cafe St. Croix, wood stove and coffee shop
  • Address 5239-9 Takaku-ko, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun, Tochigi MAP
  • Direction Approximately 20 minutes by car from JR Kuroiso Station
  • Bus Direction Take a bus from JR Kuroiso/Nasu Shiobara Station, get off at "Tomoai no Mori" and walk 5 minutes.
  • Business hours Monday, Thursday, Friday 11:00-18:30 (L.O. 18:00)
    Saturday, Sunday, Holidays 10:30-19:00 (L.O.18:30)
    May close early in some cases.
  • Regular holiday Tuesdays and Wednesdays (irregular holidays)
  • TEL 0287-73-5358
  • Parking Free of charge

Special coffee to be enjoyed with the nature of Nasu

Hand-drip coffee (Special Lot/Panama) 600 yen, baked cheese 500 yen
Hand-drip coffee (Special Lot/Panama) 600 yen, baked cheese 500 yen

The shop is located in a forest with clean air and looks like a hideaway. The hand-drip coffee brewed by the master, who is a certified international Bali barista, has a delicate, rich, and beautiful flavor that cannot be found anywhere else. The concept of the store is "marriage with coffee. From the time he was studying to be a barista, the master believed that the marriage of good coffee with the environment is important. When he started the café, he chose this location rich in nature where he could relax his body and mind and feel peaceful.

Enjoy a lunch of specialty coffee and fresh vegetables.

The interior of the store was all done by the owner. The nostalgic atmosphere decorated with dried flowers is wonderful!
The interior of the store was all done by the owner. The nostalgic atmosphere decorated with dried flowers is wonderful!

We recommend the special lot purchased from a farm in Panama. The coffee is made from rare beans and has a smooth and pleasant taste. Coffee beans brewed in the store are also available for purchase in the store. As you listen to the cheerful and gentle master talk about drip brewing and farms, you will be fascinated by the deep world of coffee.
The vegetables used in the food menu are also picked in the onsite fields. It is a pleasant place to spend time, feeling the meticulous work in every possible place.

Local Guide Comment
A café appears at the end of a country road, and you may wonder, "Is there a café here? A beautiful café appears at the end of the countryside. The taste and delicacy of the coffee brewed by the world-qualified master may change the way you think about coffee.
FRANKLIN'S CAFE COFFEE ROASTERS
  • Address 688-5 Terako Otsu, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun, Tochigi MAP
  • Direction 5 minutes drive from JR Takaku Station
  • Business hours 11:00-18:00(L.O.17:00) *Groups are limited (up to 4 people); reservations not accepted
  • Closed Wednesday
  • TEL 0287-74-2066
  • Parking Free of charge
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