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Cafe Ao

Cafe Coffee shop

👍 This is a cool cafe located in a building and share places with other souvenir stores. The place is spacious and the atmosphere is relaxing, it’s good to come with friends and chat. The coffee and dessert here are priced reasonably. For a set (1 dessert + 1 drink) costs no more than ¥1000. The foo... People often mention coffee, traditional,


Address

67 Kamisannomachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0846, Japan

Website

cafeao.hida-ch.com

Contact

+81 577-57-9210

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (275 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 5 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Bianca A. 7 years ago on Google
    This is a beautiful, relaxing environment - gardens on both sides and lovely old fashioned furniture. You can sit on the floor if you like, but there's chairs for those who don't. The coffee is no more expensive than elsewhere. Highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kai C. 4 years ago on Google
    This is a cool cafe located in a building and share places with other souvenir stores. The place is spacious and the atmosphere is relaxing, it’s good to come with friends and chat. The coffee and dessert here are priced reasonably. For a set (1 dessert + 1 drink) costs no more than ¥1000. The food here are okay but not impressive. Zenzai is cooked with so much sugar so it’s very sweat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Enjoy L. 1 year ago on Google
    Very beautiful place, and very good cake

  • 5/5 Carmen sole g. 7 months ago on Google
    Such a beautiful place! Outstanding food and service with very competitive prices.

  • 4/5 kwrmmr 7 months ago on Google
    Entrance is hidden behind a liquor store. Cafe overlooks a beautiful garden. Some tables have low chairs while others have floor seating. Tatami throughout so shoes must be removed at the entrance.

  • 5/5 Matthew M. 6 months ago on Google
    The menu is a bit limited and the prices are understandably above average given the location, but the atmosphere quality more than make up the difference. The warabi mochi was handmade and very well done. EDIT: We came back and tried the parfait and kakigori (shaved ice). Both were very well done, and the parfait was a good value for the money.

  • 5/5 O 9 months ago on Google
    A real hidden gem of a place in the center of the Takayama Chaya. The service is nice and gracious. Had a matcha shaved ice which was delicate and delicious. The place has a lovely traditional Japanese décor, including lots of floor seating, so it has a shoes off policy. Great place to take a load off from the sunmer heat.

  • 5/5 Reimar S. 11 months ago on Google
    Tucked away Japanese style cafe with amazing apple crumble

  • 5/5 Karia 11 months ago on Google
    An atmospheric café in a traditional Japanese building - delicious Coffee (beautifully served), matcha and desserts.

  • 5/5 Dave P. 10 months ago on Google
    Best place for coffee/tea and cake in Takayama

  • 5/5 Michael 11 months ago on Google
    Amazing food, location and atmosphere.

  • 5/5 littlemissanimeluvr 1 year ago on Google
    Cute traditional cafe with a nice view.

  • 4/5 Tatum I. 11 months ago on Google
    A bit confusing to find but when you see the floor Matt's with traditional seating to the left, turn left and place your shoes on the rack. There will be an entrance in the right far corner where they will greet you. The atmosphere is great. Beautiful traditional floor seating area with a garden view. I had a matcha cake roll which was very good! I highly suggest it. I also ordered a parfait. I found all the flavors to be a bit overwhelming. I did like it but if I ordered it again I would ask to hold the red bean paste and add more ice cream with less jelly and cornflakes. The matcha and vanilla ice cream was very good However!

  • 5/5 Giacomo P. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a bit tricky to find as it's not directly on the street. But once you get there, you're in for a treat. We loved the sweets, especially zenzai. The atmosphere is also pretty cozy and comfortable (you'll need to leave your shoes outside).

  • 5/5 Salvatore G. 4 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous and peaceful Edo style coffee local !

  • 5/5 Trevor T. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice coffee and cake

  • 5/5 Corinna W. 6 years ago on Google
    Cute little cafe in a traditional house, cozy and comfortable seating. Good coffee and desserts!

  • 5/5 Mike G. 8 years ago on Google
    Excellent Japanese tea house. All is prepared on demand and authentic. I highly recommend the warabi mochi. Delicious roll cakes too

  • 5/5 Ife 6 years ago on Google
    I love this cafe, tranquil and relaxing.

  • 5/5 hannah r. 5 years ago on Google
    By far my favorite tea house that I’ve been to in japan! It’s not on the Main Street so make sure you go inside the building a bit and look for it. No shoes allowed and BEAUTIFUL Ambiance and views of gardens. They have books to read and a lovely selection of teas and desserts. I want to go back already! They also have soy milk for lattes :) and matcha tea latte


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Amenities


  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery

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