[Kurashiki] 8 Cafes with Open Terraces! Enjoy Tea Time in an Airy Space

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Kurashiki Kohikan is a cafe in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter where you can enjoy carefully selected house-roasted coffee.

With classical music playing, the interior is a relaxing space filled with the aroma of coffee. When the weather is nice, you can spend an elegant tea time on the open terrace seats while taking in the beautiful view.

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They carefully sort each Special coffee bean one by one and pursue good coffee while valuing the roasting skills they have built up and neldrip (flannel drip brewing).

On one day, the coffee of the day, Brazil Santos, was said to offer a grown-up taste with no off notes, a clean, crisp finish, and deep flavor.

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They offer a wide range of coffee options, including straight, blended, and variation coffees.

Available from October to June, Kohaku no Joou (Amber Queen) is a cold coffee made with mizudashi koohii (cold brew coffee) plus honey, milk, and liqueur. It has a deep flavor with a touch of sweetness, and you can enjoy how the taste changes as you drink it.

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Parlor Kudamono Komachi is a cafe located inside Kurashiki Yoimachi GARDEN in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter.

There is open terrace seating beside a chikurin (bamboo grove), where you can enjoy tea time while taking in the charming atmosphere that feels so much like Kurashiki.

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The system requires you to reserve the menu items you want to eat in advance.

If you want to enjoy seasonal fruit, the “Honjitsu no Fruit Parfait (Today’s Fruit Parfait)” is a great choice! It comes as an Omakase assortment with generously cut grapes, muscat grapes, figs, and more.

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The Takeout-only soft serve is made with milk based on fresh Jersey cow milk from Hiruzen (Hiruzen), blended with 45% juice from fruits grown in Okayama.

Depending on the season, varieties such as Okayama-grown Shimizu Hakuto (white peach) and Muscat of Alexandria may be available.

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Belk is a scenic cafe near the summit of Ojigatake (Mount Oji), with a stunning location that offers a sweeping view of the Seto Inland Sea.

The glass-walled interior is a bright space filled with natural light. We recommend spending time on the open terrace seats while taking in the beautiful sunset!

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The popular menu item, "cheese terrine," is a standout made with plenty of cream cheese from Denmark and sour cream from Hokkaido.

It is moist and rich yet not too sweet, and it pairs well with lightly bitter coffee.

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One bite into the “Banana Bread,” and the aroma of fully ripe bananas fills the air. Even though it uses no sugar, the salty butter topping brings out the banana’s natural sweetness.

It has a chewy texture and is more filling than it looks, making it very satisfying to eat.

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Koba Coffee Kurashikigawa Ten is a cafe tucked away in a back alley of the Kurashiki Bikan Chiku (Kurashiki Historical Quarter), and it is known for its delicious in-house roasted coffee.

The interior has a calm atmosphere with the warmth of wood. The courtyard also has open terrace seating where you can relax while enjoying the refreshing breeze.

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The afternoon tea, whose contents change with the season, comes in two options: full size and mini size.

On this day, in addition to brightly colored macarons, scones, and cocktail salad, it was also beautifully arranged with a generous assortment of fruits from Okayama Prefecture.

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They offer a wide variety of coffee beans, and you can choose from three brewing methods: paper drip, siphon, and coffee press.

The fluffy chiffon cake comes with plenty of cream, and it pairs well with coffee that has a light hint of bitterness.

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Cafe & Bar KAG is a place you can enjoy as a cafe during the day and a bar at night.

The stylish space, built around a Kurashiki Avant-garde concept, stands out for its large glass doors and wood toned ceiling. The open terrace seats out front are said to make it easy even for first time visitors to relax.

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The popular menu item is the “KAG Original Burger.”

A nicely toasted bun is packed with a juicy patty, fresh tomato, lettuce, and red onion, and the colorful fillings really whet the appetite. The homemade pickle sauce adds a nice accent.

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They also have a drink menu that is perfect when you want to take a relaxing break.

The “caffè latte,” made with a powerful steamer, brings out the natural sweetness of the milk and has a smooth, creamy texture.

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Antica is a hideaway cafe tucked away in a back alley of the Kurashiki Bikan Chiku (Kurashiki Historical Quarter).

The interior, renovated from a 150-year-old kominka (traditional Japanese house), has a nostalgic feel. There is an open terrace facing the courtyard, which makes it a great place to relax and unwind.

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The moment it arrives, this apple pie à la mode instantly lifts your mood.

The balance of the vanilla ice cream and berry sauce served with the warm apple pie is just right, so it stays delicious to the very last bite.

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At lunchtime, they offer five menu items, including keema curry and gapao rice.

The "Meat Doria (Spinach and Egg)" has well-seasoned butter rice and plenty of cheese. It comes in a just-right portion size and is said to be highly satisfying.

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Neighbor Coffee is a cafe near Kojima Jeans Street.

The wood toned interior is a bright space filled with natural light from the large windows. The open terrace seating is popular, and people say you can relax there while looking out over the streets of Kojima.

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They offer a wide variety of carefully selected coffee, and you can even choose how it is brewed.

The recommended "French press" lets you fully enjoy the aroma and flavor of the beans. It is so popular that people say, "Start with this when you come here!"

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The food menu has many American-style items, including corn dogs and DOUGHNUTPLANT.

The shrimp avocado and honey chicken sandwich here is a dish where you can enjoy creamy avocado and plump shrimp.

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About a 5-minute walk from Kurashiki Station. This Italian cafe is located inside Achi Terrace Kurashiki.

The interior, based around white, wood, and green tones, has a natural yet urban feel. On nice days, many people like to relax on the open terrace seats and enjoy the breeze.

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Their stone oven-baked Napoli (Naples)-style pizza made with flour from Naples is said to be delicious.

The “Shirasu (whitebait) Plenty Genovese” is a pizza where the aroma of the sea pairs well with the fresh taste of basil. The salty note and umami of the shirasu make a great accent, and it is said to be excellent.

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The collaboration menu with Tanita is also recommended!

The vegetable-packed "Hamburger Steak One Plate" offers changing flavors and dressing across the plate, so you can enjoy it without getting bored. Another popular point is that it gives you 1/2 of the vegetables you need in a day.