Kuri no Ie

Kasama City

Central Ibaraki

Cafes

This cafe serves an original Mont Blanc cake crafted by a pastry chef with years of experience at three-star Michelin restaurants in Paris and luxury hotels in Macau. While Mont Blanc is typically made by piping cream made from chestnuts and other ingredients over the dough, here visitors can enjoy the chef's unique "Kobore (overflowing) Mont Blanc", with its special shaved finish (also available for takeout).
In addition to the chestnut-flavored Mont Blanc, the restaurant offers a plate of sweets and a variety of cakes made with local fruits and vegetables, as well as original coffee and three types of flavored tea.
Kuri no Ie is located in a 130-year-old traditional residence that once served as the reception hall of a former village mayor who promoted chestnut cultivation in Kasama, now Japan's largest chestnut-producing region.

Information

Address: Ibaraki, Kasama, Haji 1285-25
Access: By public transport: About 25 minutes on foot from Iwama Station (JR Joban Line). Or 5 minutes by taxi
By car: 6 minutes from the Iwama IC on the Joban Expressway
Business Hours: 10:00 - 17:30
Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays (or the following day if it is a national holiday)
*Eat-in from 10:30
Website: https://www.instagram.com/kurinoie.sweets/
Contact: 0299-57-2728
Parking: Standard-sized cars: 40
Microbuses: 20
Large buses: 5

Map

See More Eat

Mito City

Central Ibaraki

Hitachi Wagyu Beef Restaurant Kikusui

This restaurant specializes in Hitachi Wagyu Beef and combines premium beef with affordable prices. Dishes include sukiyaki, steak, and yakiniku (grilled meat).

Japanese Food

Mito City

Central Ibaraki

Vegan Cafe Terra

Located in the heart of Mito City, Vegan Cafe Terra is a short walk from Mito Station's North Exit and close to tourist destinations, including Kairakuen and Kodokan. As Mito City's first vegan restaurant, you can try vegan versions of classic Japanese favorites like ramen and curry rice. There are also delicious salads and a range of vegan cakes.
The chef and owner Mitsuyo spent a year learning vegan cuisine in Kyoto, a city with a long history of vegetarian cuisine. He also has a qualification in plant-based and whole food cooking.
The restaurant has an English menu and is happy to welcome non-Japanese speakers.

Cafes

Kasama City

Central Ibaraki

Restaurant Mon Lapin

This French restaurant is located in central Kasama. It is the perfect spot for lunch or dinner after visiting Kasama Inari Shrine or Crafthills Kasama. Mon Lapin offers classic French dishes with locally-grown ingredients and meat and seafood produced in Ibaraki.
Mr. Sayama, the owner and chef, prides himself on making Mon Lapin a welcoming place for everyone. He works alongside nutritionists, doctors, and caretakers to develop dishes catered to various dietary needs. Whether you have diabetes, dysphagia, or are simply watching your calories, there's a menu option for you! Please note that meals for special dietary requirements require advanced booking.

Western-style Food

View All

Read More About Ibaraki

Dining in Mito: 6 Restaurants Featuring Ibaraki Ingredients and Local Sake

Japanese cuisine is loved and highly regarded worldwide. Of course, there are countless fancy and Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo, alongside many others offering a wide variety of delicious dishes and menus across Japan.
This article introduces and focuses on restaurants in Mito, the prefectural capital of Ibaraki, that emphasize local ingredients.

Enjoy Golf Near Tokyo! 5 Excellent Golf Clubs in Ibaraki

Ibaraki Prefecture boasts some of the best golf courses in Japan, often serving as the venue for national and world tournaments. We introduce five golf clubs in Ibaraki, where visitors from overseas can enjoy exceptional golf courses with scenic views, exquisite local cuisine, and leisure facilities.

Architecture Tour in Sakai, Ibaraki: 6 Works by Renowned Architect Kengo Kuma

Sakai, a town in Ibaraki Prefecture, is home to six buildings designed by world-famous architect Kengo Kuma. In this charming town, you can tour these amazing locations while enjoying local food and art.

View All