Cafe / Coffee Shop Spots in Wakayama Area

  • Fukubishi Kagerou Café
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Wakayama Pref. Nishimurogunshirahamachou 1279-3
    A café located along the sea in Shirahama Town, Nishimuro County, Wakayama Prefecture situate next to Fukubishi, a long-standing Japanese and Western sweet producer which was founded in 1933. The café’s large menu includes kagerou, a renowned sweet from the Nanki Shirahama area, fresh kagerou only sold here, breakfast dishes, cutlet sandwiches, matcha green tea, light meals, and more. The airy terrace seating area looks out over the harbor, and from here you can take a break and feel like you’re at a resort.
  • Kominka Cafe Kuroe Nurimonokan
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    3.5
    7 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Wakayama Kainan-shi Kuroe 680
    "This cafe is in a refurbished lacquer artisan's town house from the Edo period. Their meals come served in the lacquerware you'd expect from a town where it was a major industry. Their dark black beef “Kuroe Curry"" is named after the area and gets its distinctive curry powder from a blend of bamboo charcoal and budo-sansho Japanese pepper from Kainan City and Kimino Town. They use wild rice. They also sell lacquerware, display it in their gallery, and hold Negoro lacquerware polishing workshops."

    江戸時代の塗師町家を改修した古民家のお店です。漆器販売やギャラリーのほか、漆器技法体験もされていました。また、カフェでは、きれいな漆器の器で地元食材を使った食事をいただくことがでました。

  • Hashiori-chaya
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    4.0
    5 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Wakayama Pref. Tanabeshi Nakahechichouchikatsuyu 907-2
    A restaurant and souvenir shop located in Nakahechi Town, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture adjoining the Chikatsuyu Oji, one of the 99 Oji (small shrines) situated along the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage route. The shop sells pieces by local pottery artists, dyed goods, miso, and other local specialty products. In the dining space, you can enjoy kamatama udon noodles made with local vegetables and daily lunch specials. There’s a footbath outside where you can soothe tired feet while sipping authentic siphon coffee.

    We visited this family fun cafe twice, once for afternoon coffee and once for breakfast. It also supplied our bento box dinner at our accommodation (called Happiness) and our bento box lunch for...

  • Cafe Bocu
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    5.0
    3 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Wakayama Pref. Tanabeshi Nakahechichouchikatsuyu 203
    This privately-owned café in the heart of the mountains in Nakahechi Town, Tanabe City, Wakayama, operates out of a 100-year-old Japanese home. The female Osakan owner provides a warm atmosphere. Their plate lunches which use plenty of brown rice and pesticide-free vegetables, as well as their homemade bread made with natural yeast, are very popular, drawing many fans from far and wide. Their natural yeast bread is also available to take-out.

    We found this great small resto by asking some locals, a lunch stop off the Kumano Kodo trail. Excellent set lunch meal, fresh flavors, brightly colored and carefully served. Its not so easy to...

  • Sabo Chincho-an (Hongu Branch)
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Wakayama Pref. Tanabeshi Honguchouhongu 1110
    A Japanese confectionary shop established in 1951 located in front of the torii gate of the Kumano Hongu Taisha shrine in Hongu Town, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture. The shop’s Kumano-mode-mochi rice cakes are often eaten by shrine visitors before worshipping at the shrine; simple in flavor, they consist of sweet an bean paste wrapped in mochi pounded rice and dusted with brown rice flour. The perfect place to take a break, Chincho-an also serves matcha green tea and mehari-zushi rice balls in pickled mustard leaves, a local dish, while still warm. Inside, the shop has a modern and quiet atmosphere with tables for customers.
  • Café Petra no Sato
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    2.5
    2 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Wakayama Pref. Nishimurogunshirahamachou 2927-1790
    You’ll find this cafe in the hills of Shirahama Town in Nishimuro County, Wakayama Prefecture. The two-story log cabin really brings out the feel of the wood. The tables are made of zelkova wood and there’s a hearth as well, giving the interior a very homey feeling. You can see the sun set over the Pacific Ocean from the deck thanks to the cafe’s great location. You’ll feel like you’re at a resort as you enjoy their famous organic coffee and sweets made with local “Jabara” citrus fruit.

    ネットの情報を見て、立ち寄りましたが、残念ながら期待はずれでした。一般の人には向かない知り合いの方の憩いの場としての喫茶店でした。

  • Ippuku
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Wakayama Pref. Aridagunyuasachou Yuasa 23
    You’ll find this teahouse in the “Important Preservation District for Groups of Historic Buildings” in Yuasa Town, Arida County, Wakayama Prefecture. It was built in an old residence from around the end of the Edo period to the start of the Meiji period. The nostalgic earthen floor interior is always filled with music and has shelves with nearly 2,000 books. In addition to handmade cakes and Japanese sweets, there’s also homemade curry and rice, udon, and other popular dishes. You can bring in grilled fish and sashimi bought from the Kusuyama shop two doors down. Add them to the “rice set” that features Kinzanji miso and miso soup to create an original set meal.
  • Tsumugi Cafe
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    4.5
    20 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Wakayama Pref. Nishimurogunshirahamachou 2927-1704
    You’ll find this cafe near the famous “Sandanbeki cave” tourist spot in Shirahama Town of Nishimuro County, Wakayama Prefecture. The Oriental ambience features various Turkish articles, lamps, and more, and you can see the beautiful sea and sunset from the window. There are mini private rooms separated by partitions as well as sofas, so many customers like to relax here. The menu includes hamburgs, pasta, kebabs, and oven-baked pancakes for teatime and dessert.

    美味しいトルコ料理を楽しみ、店内の内装を楽しみ、とても満足な時間を過ごせました。 また来店し、次回はまた別の料理を堪能したいです。 料理美味しかったです、ありがとうございました。

  • Shojin Cafe Foi
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    4.0
    15 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Wakayama Pref. Wakayamashi Shintori 3-3-1
    This is a cafe offering Buddhist vegetarian cuisine one road off of the Keyaki main street in Shintori 3-chome, Wakayama City. Of course shunning fish and meat, they also refrain from using any vegetables with the strong smell of chive or garlic in their original Shojin cuisine. They serve yakuzen-nabe (medicinal herb hotpot), curry, cutlet and rice bowl with sauce, pasta and sandwiches, as well as handmade sweets such as cakes without milk or eggs, and Snowflake Ice using Taiwanese shaved ice.

    I visited this restaurant on many occasions during my two years in Wakayama. The food is amazing and I really loved the atmosphere of the place. If you are visiting Wakayama you must stop by to try...

  • Dooshel
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    4.0
    16 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Wakayama Pref. Kaisougunkiminochou Kamataki 417-3
    Dooshel is a bakery located in Kamataki, Kimino Town, Kaiso County. The bakery sells different kinds of bread made with seasonal Wakayama fruits and home-grown wheat. They also serve lunch and drinks in the cafe. The views from their unique location on top of the hill are also part of its charm.

    What a nice atmosphere and view in front!! Sea is visible in the distance between the mountains. Sure you will put yourself, all your body systems compretly in the nature! Enjoy yourself! (It...

  • Roji Cafe
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    4.5
    4 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Wakayama Pref. Wakayamashi Tanakamachi 5-1-2
    This café is located on a road just east of the National Route in Tanakamachi, Wakayama City. The café is inside a private house built immediately after the war, and serves both food and desserts. On Fridays, there are also events where bread and muffins and even accessories are sold here.

    古民家の中、アジア料理を中心に美味しいごはんが食べれます。和歌山駅が近いため行きやすいです。唐揚げが大好きです。

  • Kataribasa
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    4.5
    4 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Wakayama Pref. Wakayamashi Tomodachou 4-1-8
    Kataribasa is a charming Italian cafe with a stylish Japanese interior located about five minutes on foot from JR Wakayama Station. The cafe offers a fine menu for both lunch and dinner. Their coffee made with original coffee beans and homemade pound cake is a must for tea time. And meals for both lunch and dinner are generous in size. Kataribasa also sells their original blended coffee beans by the gram so you can enjoy their great tasting coffee at home.

    JR和歌山駅正面口から徒歩5分ほどのところにあるおしゃれなカフェ。アルコールもおいているので、仕事帰りの一杯にもおすすめです。

  • cafe FAB
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    4.5
    8 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Wakayama Pref. Nishimurogunshirahamachou 1111-47
    A café easily identifiable by its yellow wooden siding. The café is situated along Prefectural Route 31 traveling from Kumano Sansho-jinja Shrine towards the Jokiin Temple. The café’s most popular item is its Hamburg steak gratin. Consisting of a piping hot Hamburg steak covered with a cream sauce and cheese, it’s perfect for a relaxing lunch. The café’s extensive menu also includes 50 varieties of black tea and 15 varieties of cheesecake plus other desserts. Not to mention seasonal and limited time only teas and sweets. The crispy waffle, ice cream, and whipped cream “Waffle Set” is a signature dessert frequently ordered by locals.

    Being a kiwi I was excited to find a character cafe run by a couple who care about their food and the presentation of their cafe. A bright sunny yellow decor with Beatles music and magazines to read...

  • Sabo Kafuugetsu
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    3.5
    2 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Wakayama Pref. Shingushi Kamihonmachi 1-2-2
    A Japanese café located right in front of the approach to Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine. The small café incorporates naturally growing trees into its exterior design, giving it a soft, subdued atmosphere. The café’s signature meal is its Iwashimizu pork loin shabushabu set meal. Rose on spring water deep in the mountains, Iwashimizu pork loin is said to have twice the amount of umami flavor-producing substances as conventional pork. The café also offers popular local dishes like meharisushi rice balls wrapped in pickled mustard greens and aosa soba noodles made with sea lettuce nori and Wakayama plums. For coffee, the café uses aromatic and sweet-smelling top class UCC premium special beans. In addition, the café offers an abundant variety of healthy items like tofu cake and bitter melon juice.

    熊野速玉大社鳥居のすぐそばの和風のカフェです。来店時間がランチタイムを過ぎており、おかずがなくなってしまったので、蕎麦かうどんしかできないと言われ、冷たい蕎麦を、連れは温かいあおさ蕎麦を頼みました。冷たい蕎麦はつけ汁の味が異様に濃く、つまんだ蕎麦の先だけ汁をつけて食べる「そば通」の食べ方で、連れのあおさ蕎麦は甘みのつよいかけ汁にあおさたがっぷり入っており、こちらを頼めばよかったと後悔しきり。旅から...

  • Konnyaku Kobo
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Wakayama Ito-gun Katsuragicho Hoshikawa 324
    This cafe is located on National Route 480 heading from JR Kaseda Station to Mt. Koya. It boasts a menu featuring items made entirely with ingredients sourced locally in Wakayama. Their specialty is their omelette rice, which is made with a homemade tomato sauce. The rice contains konnyaku (yam cake), the cafe's namesake, which and gives the dish a unique mouthfeel when combined with the fluffy eggs on top. The cafe also offers coffee and cake sets. Its outdoor terrace seats offer guests a view of Mt. Koya and the persimmon orchards built on its slopes. The cafe makes a convenient rest stop while sightseeing by car.
  • Belgium Cafe Bel-klein
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    4.0
    5 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Wakayama Iwade-shi Nakajima 813-1 Green Plaza Nakajima 2
    This cafe specializing in Belgian waffles and chocolate is located about a 15-minute drive from JR Iwade Station. Their Liege-style waffles, which are made with lots of butter and without egg whites, are notable for their moistness and fluffy texture. Meanwhile, their Brussels-style waffles have a notably crispy texture. Meringue is mixed into the batter right before each Brussels-style waffle is cooked to order. The cafe also offers many items that pair their waffles with Belgian chocolate.

    有名なワッフルとチョコレートのお店です。 イートインとテイクアウトがあり、いつも賑わっています。 おやつの時間に行きました。 ワッフルとドリンクのセットを注文。 ドリンクはどれでも280円になります。 ウィンナーコーヒーと、チョコと抹茶のワッフルを注文。 ワッフルがサクサクでとても美味しかったです。

  • F-no-Katte Farm-to-Table Restaurant
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    4.0
    3 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Wakayama Nishimuro-gun Kamitondacho Ikuma 523-3
    This is a cafe and farm-to-table shop located along the Kuchikumano Romantic Highway, adjacent to Hiko Goro Park, a seven-minute drive from the Kamitonda Interchange on the Kisei Expressway. Customers can enjoy light meals and drinks made with locally grown fruits and vegetables. Its Soup Lunch consists of seasonal soups made from vegetables sourced directly from local farms, deli servings of seasonal vegetables, meat, or fish, a salad made with local vegetables and topped with a dressing made in-house, and rice or bread. Another popular option is the Seasonal Cake Set, which comes with the customer's choice of beverage. In addition to selling locally produced agricultural products, the shop also holds agriculture-related participatory events throughout the year.

    近隣市町村の地元を離れていますが、帰省時にランチに行きました。 素朴なお店ですが、ご夫婦(?)の雰囲気もステキですし、地元の素材を使ったお料理はおいしくて、老母と一緒に行きましたがお気に入りになりました。黒米を使ったご飯も健康的。食後に紅茶とミニデザートを頂きました。 店内のミニ野菜直売も楽しいです。また帰省時には行きたいです。

  • CAFE'ZIN
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    4.5
    2 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Wakayama Nishimuro-gun Shirahamacho 1366-6
    This cafe is about 20 minutes via National Route 42 from the Nanki Tanabe Interchange on the Hanwa Expressway. This coffee shop, managed by two generations of the same family for about 40 years, is located near Shirahama Hot Spring. The light and airy cafe with huge windows is a favorite spot for local residents to relax. In addition to a retro menu of freshly ground coffee, hot dogs made according to the original owner's recipe, and mixed juices, the cafe serves chewy bagel sandwiches made with low-calorie bagels from Canada. Available drinks include Kumano-produced Jabara Cider, a carbonated beverage made from citrus fruits.

    おすすめはなんといってもミックスジュース!懐かしい味がします。ケーキセットやソフトクリームもあるので、飲んだ後にも。白良浜からも近いです。オーナーさんも気さくです。

  • Sabou Sei
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Wakayama Tanabe-shi Hongucho Hongu 294
    This shop is located right near the Hongu Gyoseikyoku-mae bus stop, 80 minutes by the Yagi-bound bus from JR Shingu Station. Customers can enjoy siphon-prepared coffee while looking at the giant torii gate of Oyunohara. Its food specialties include cake sets made with seasonal Kumano ingredients and homemade dry curry made with 100% Kumano beef mince. A popular beverage is Obanchai, a milk tea made with green tea and roasted green tea grown in Hongu. The shop also sells Kumano Hongu glass and porcelain, and visitors who make reservations can try their hands at glassblowing in the glass studio.
  • Restaurant Shippo
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    4.0
    3 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Taijicho Moriura 733-26
    This restaurant is located on the grounds of the Dolphin Resort. Here customers can eat the unique whale cuisine of Taiji Town, including crunchy tatsuta-age, bacon, and himono sun-dried whale. The Shippo Teishoku meal is particularly recommend and comes with the above whale dishes as well as tuna. The restaurant offers a variety of other set meals and donburi rice bowls, as well as a full array of staples like curry, pasta, and ramen. Dolphin sumiso (garnished with vinegared miso) and oroshi ponzu (ponzu citrus sauce mixed with grated daikon) is also available in limited quantities.

    ドルフィンリゾートに寄った帰りに伺いました。 しっぽ定食 クジラの刺し身、竜田揚げ、さらしクジラ、クジラベーコン、マグロの刺し身、お味噌汁、ごはん、小鉢のひじき 唐揚げ定食、エビフライ定食、単品でイルカポン酢 をいただきました。 くじらやイルカはクセがありますので、好みの分かれるところだと思います。 くじらの町らしいものが食べられて、良かったです。

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Wakayama prefecture unites pilgrims, food lovers, and culture buffs in a tranquil corner of Japan at the base of the Kii Peninsula. The setting for many a Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail, Wakayama invites those in search of spirituality from one side of the prefecture to the other, from the 100-plus Buddhist temples of the sacred Mount Koya in the west to the inspiring temples of the Kumano Sanzan set among breathtaking nature in the east. Once the grueling hike is complete, make a beeline for Wakayama city to savor some of the country's most delicious ramen noodles.

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