Saku Café

Northern Ibaraki

Daigo Town

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Saku Café is a café and guesthouse nestled in a lush green area surrounded by mountains in Daigo Town, Ibaraki Prefecture. Renovated from a building built in the 1970s that was originally used as a house, it offers a relaxed and warm atmosphere. This place, which provides a soothing experience for its visitors, has been highly praised for its design and local character, winning the highest award in the Ibaraki Design Selection 2018. The meals are prepared with 20 to 30 local ingredients, including homegrown vegetables and herbs.
Saku Café has become a popular destination, offering guests a chance to immerse themselves in nature while enjoying a sophisticated menu or a stylish overnight accommodations.

Information

Address: 416-1 Daigo, Daigo, Kuji, Ibaraki
Access: By public transport: About a 10-minute walk from Hitachi-Daigo Station
By car: About 1 hour from the Naka IC on the Joban Expressway
Business Hours: 11:00 - 22:00
Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays (Open on public holidays, but on Mondays only until 17:00)
Website: https://www.saku.cafe/
Contact: 0295-76-8320
Parking: Standard-sized cars: 13
Microbuses: Not allowed
Large buses: Not allowed
*If the parking lot is full, temporary parking will be provided.

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