7 recommended spots in Tatemachi and Shin-Tatemachi where you can peek into the daily life of Kanazawa
Tatemachi and Shin-Tatemachi are located right in the center of Kanazawa. Both are home to unique stores where the old and new coexist. Recently, individual stores have been lighting up, making the area irresistible to locals and tourists alike, and it is attracting a great deal of attention. Here are seven recommended spots in Tatemachi and Shintatemachi where you can enjoy the new old atmosphere.
1Espresso Bar Kesaran Pasaran
A wide variety of espressos served in the Melbourne style
This cafe was opened by a couple with experience as baristas at a cafe in Melbourne, Australia. They serve various kinds of espresso to let customers feel the different tastes depending on the bean and the way of drinking.
The "Kesapasa Rare Cheese Cake," which resembles cheese with holes in it, has a refreshing lime flavor and melts in the mouth with just the right amount of acidity. The sweets are made with coffee in mind, and the chef is happy to share his pairing recommendations. The "Kesa Pasa Rare Cheese Cake" goes best with "Long Black," which gives a strong espresso taste.
No need to worry, even for beginners! The more you know, the more you enjoy the world of espresso!
The shop offers a wide variety of beans and drinking styles, making it easy for even those who don't like coffee to become familiar with it. Depending on the combination, you can enjoy completely different tastes and mouthfeel, and finding your own favorite is a real pleasure. They offer suggestions that suit each individual, so if you are unsure, we recommend consulting with them.
Flat White, a combination of espresso and milk, is a popular espresso drink in Australia. The milk has little foam, so you can enjoy a silky, fine texture. Enjoy your coffee time while thinking of Australia.
- Espresso Bar Kesaran Pasaran
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3-17-3 Shin-Tatemachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
Approximately 13 minutes from JR Kanazawa Station by car
Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at Sakurabashi bus stop, and walk about 2 minutes.
8:30-17:00 (L.O. 16:30)
Open only in the evening on Fridays from 18:00 to 22:00
Mon.
080-3743-6801
No parking *Pay parking is available in the vicinity.
2MONET sandwicherie artisanale
A gorgeous morning to start off your day in Kanazawa!
This hot sandwich and deli store is owned by Kanazawa's popular creative restaurant "PLAT HOME. With the theme of "everyday life that blends in with the city," it is loved not only by tourists but also by local customers.
The popular morning breakfast is full of vegetables and is also very cost-effective. Fresh organic vegetables delivered daily from Hisanao Matsuda Shoten, a green grocer located across the street, are served with homemade dressing. The crispy bacon and bread are also delicious.
For all kinds of occasions! Comfortable and user-friendly space
Morning and lunch are switched after 11:00 a.m., so many people use the restaurant for brunch. The "open sandwiches" that change daily are made with seasonal ingredients. The charm of this restaurant is that you can enjoy different tastes any time of the day.
We also recommend tasting Japanese wine with homemade deli for lunch. Why not pamper yourself at least one day during your trip and immerse yourself in the journey to the fullest? Sweets such as tiramisu and seasonal pound cakes are also popular accompaniments to café time.
- MONET sandwicherie artisanale
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- 3-48-1 Shin-Tatemachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa MAP
- 12 min. drive from JR Kanazawa Station
- Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at Sakurabashi, and walk about 4 minutes.
- 8:00-18:00
- Wednesday, 3rd Tue.
- 076-299-5449
- None *Toll parking is available in the vicinity.
3Pessoa Coffee Roasters
A superb cup of espresso that brings out the individuality of the beans and the true flavor of the ingredients
A specialty coffee shop specializing in home-roasted specialty coffee with a roastery function. A wide variety of single-origin coffee beans are available, and you can enjoy a cup of coffee that focuses on the roasting method that makes the most of the individual characteristics of each bean.
The coffee lineup ranges from shallow roast to medium roast and deep roast. The "Comparison Set (3 kinds)" is recommended for coffee beginners, as you can enjoy the different tastes and aromas depending on the roast and beans. You can also experience the rare opportunity to compare coffee beans grown in the same area and on the same farm, but roasted in different ways.
The owner, who loves literature, is very proud of his specialties.
The owner is a genuine lover of literature, and his passion is evident throughout the store. The name of the store also comes from the Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa, who was a coffee lover.
The shop is well known for its careful descriptions of each type of bean, making it easy for customers to imagine the taste of the coffee. An illustration of a Portuguese tile that represents a coffee bean has also been added to the description, which is unintentionally impressive for its detailed ingenuity. This is a place where even beginners can easily enjoy the profound world of coffee. Please enjoy the afterglow of having climbed a few steps up the ladder of adulthood.
- Pessoa Coffee Roasters
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- 3-120-1 Shin-Tatemachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
- Approximately 12 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station
- Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Sakurabashi" and walk about 3 minutes.
- Weekdays 10:00-18:00, Saturdays and Sundays 10:00-19:00
- Closed on weekends and holidays
- No parking *Pay parking is available in the vicinity.
4Parlor Kohuku
Enjoy a drink with snacks in a cozy space
A small izakaya located in a corner of Shin-Tatemachi. The first thing you should order when you arrive is the "Kokufu Set," which includes three omakase snacks and a glass of sake. This is a great value set that includes an elegantly arranged snack that changes with the seasons and your choice of six different types of alcohol, including fresh cider and a glass of wine (red or white).
The coasters with adorable characters accented with beards were made in the image of the owner. The "Smoked Platter" featuring smoked mackerel, which was very popular at the event, is another popular item.
Take a breather in an izakaya that blends in with everyday life
Alcohol is available in abundance, including sake, shochu, whiskey, highball, and wine. The wide range of cuisine lineup is also attractive. Japanese and Chinese dishes, as well as pasta and risotto, are all handmade.
Despite the carefully prepared dishes, the prices are reasonable so that locals can use the restaurant on a daily basis. This is because we want to provide a place where people can enjoy a comfortable drink in their daily lives. It is a place that you will want to stop by on a whim, and you will want to brag about knowing about it.
- Parlor Kohuku
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- 3-118 Shin-Tatemachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
- 14 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
- Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at Sakurabashi bus stop, and walk about 2 minutes.
- Weekdays 17:00-22:00 (L.O.)
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 15:00-22:00 (L.O.) - Monday, Tuesday (irregular holidays)
- 076-221-7757
- No parking *Pay parking is available in the vicinity.
5taffeta
Enjoy the beauty of the combination of shapes and colors spun by the artist's sense.
An embroidery atelier and store run by embroidery artist Tomoko Takaka. Her works, which use flowers and geometric patterns as motifs, are all so lovely that you can't help but smile. The imaginary flowers, which combine three types of parts (petals, stems, and leaves), are all very imaginative.
Ms. Takaka's unique worldview is directly reflected in her embroideries, and it is impossible not to be drawn to the works created with her vivid threads. The brooches, with their skillful mix of colorful threads, are a gorgeous addition to an outfit or bag.
A wide variety of embroidered works and sundries with a shining sense of style
The framed quilt hoops and art panels on the walls are also remarkable. What is even more surprising is the freedom of expression. With the desire to express sound through embroidery, the artist has even embroidered a tambourine. Because they offer new ways to enjoy embroidery, you are sure to find a wonderful item that you can only find here.
In addition to embroidery, the shop also sells unique sundries and comfortable clothes selected by Mr. Takaka. Come and experience the world of Mr. Takaka.
- taffeta
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- 3-115 Shin-Tatemachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
- 11 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
- Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Sakurabashi" and walk about 3 minutes.
- 12:00-19:00
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- 076-224-3334
- No parking *Pay parking is available in the vicinity.
6continuation of a story
Enraptured by the gallery that makes you want to click the shutter!
Glass pen painter Rie Hosokawa's store and gallery opened in May 2019 in Shin-Tatemachi. The renovated Western-style building built in the early Showa period (1926-1989) was formerly a doctor's office, and in the former examination room and waiting room, a variety of original goods, including postcards, mugs, and plates, are displayed and sold.
The gallery is also notable for its playful touches, such as a series of small doors "exclusively for the dwarfs," which make you feel as if you have entered Alice's world, and a swing that hangs over the entrance in the style of a circus tent.
Immerse yourself in the "fairy tale" that everyone fantasized about as a child.
As you ascend to the second floor, you will be greeted by a magical world of cute, fairy-tale fusuma sliding doors, with 52 paintings lined up in six Japanese-style rooms.
The first one you will see is the "Kaze-no-Ma" (Wind Room). The first thing you see is the "Kaze no Ma" (Wind Room), which is designed with the wish that "the wind will blow you into each story," and the stories continue into the "Tsuki no Ma," "Yume no Ma," "Hana no Ma," "Mori no Ma," and "Kagami no Ma. Each of them is someone's story. Why don't you take your time to imagine the story while returning to your childhood?
- Story Continuity
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- 3-52 Shin-Tatemachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
- 11 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
- Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at Sakurabashi, and walk about 4 minutes.
- 12:30-17:00
- Thursdays
Free of charge- 080-4663-9348
- No parking *Pay parking is available in the vicinity.
7Baton Flower
You will be healed by the lineup of flowers with a great sense of style.
A small flower store at the entrance of Tatemachi-dori Street is a popular spot for its tasteful flowers. The pure white interior is decorated with flowers and branches in soft and muted tones, while respecting the seasons. Plants are stocked so that they can be freely combined, and the walls are lined with them.
The standard for selection is the cohesiveness of the bouquet. A sense of unity is created by matching the saturation and density of the colors. The result is a gorgeous yet calm tone, and many people are captivated by his outstanding sense of style.
What is the secret of bringing out the best in flowers?
The most popular arrangements are those that make the most of the flowers' natural appearance as if they were blooming in the field, stretching out in their natural habitat, in order to make them look their most beautiful. The bouquets richly bring out the individuality of the plants, and it is no wonder that they attract so many people. Their straightforward presentation of the naturalness of flowers teaches us the simple joy of touching them.
Such bouquets are also popular among travelers, who order them as surprise gifts for anniversaries and birthdays during their travels. Another nice point is that you can easily order even a single flower.
- Baton Flower
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- 3-64 Shin-Tatemachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa MAP
- 11 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
- Approx. 6 min. walk from Katamachi bus stop after taking the bus from JR Kanazawa Station.
- 11:00-18:00
- Tuesdays
- 076-299-5578
- No parking *Pay parking is available in the vicinity.
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