Ume Cafe WAON

Oarai Town

Central Ibaraki

Japanese Food

Cafes

Ume Cafe WAON is managed by Yoshidaya, a well-established Japanese pickle shop founded in 1830. It is the first plum (ume) specialty cafe in Japan and is a popular spot to enjoy food, sweets, and drinks made with plums and other ingredients from Ibaraki Prefecture. The cafe's menu highlights the refreshing flavor of plums, with all items prepared with care and attention. The different seasonal variations are particularly appealing.

The shop has a calm, laid-back atmosphere where visitors can spend some relaxing time. There is also terrace seating, so on nice days visitors can enjoy their meal outside in the fresh air. The adjoining retail shop proudly offers Yoshidaya's famous pickled plums (umeboshi) and other pickled products (tsukemono). It’s the perfect spot to refresh yourself during a sightseeing break.

Information

Address: 624 Isohamacho, Oarai, Higashiibaraki, Ibaraki
Access: By public transport: About 5 minutes by taxi from Oarai Station
By car: About 15 minutes from Mito-Oarai IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway
Business Hours: Weekdays: 10:00-17:00 (L.O. 16:00)
Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays: 10:00-18:00 (L.O. 17:00)
Closed: Wednesdays
Website: https://kk-yoshidaya.co.jp/umecafe/
Contact: 029-229-1223
Parking: Standard-sized cars: 7
Microbuses: 1 (5-minute walk away)
Large buses: 1 (5-minute walk away)

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