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Daytime

Morning Light and Local Flavours in Nishiawakura

Start your day early to beat the crowds and catch the quiet beauty of an 18th-century thatched house before the midday rush.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    Kunchiden

    Grab a brunch set at Kunchiden. The cafe offers pizza toast or a hot sandwich from 09:00-11:00, or lunch sets like pad thai udon and green curry from 11:00-14:00. All sets are ¥500.

  2. 10:15

    Do Yashiki

    Walk to Do Yashiki. This preserved Edo Period house features a traditional thatched roof and well. Inside, you will find artifacts and documents on display. Admission is ¥500. Note that opening days are irregular, so it is best to call in advance.

  3. 11:15

    Awakura Shun no Sato

    Head to Awakura Shun no Sato for a hearty meal. This buffet restaurant offers a variety of options including beef curry, croquettes, fried chicken, pork cutlets, basil chicken, and goya champloo. Desserts like ice cream and lemon honey pound cake are also available. Prices are ¥1200 for middle school and up, ¥800 for elementary school, ¥500 for ages 4-elementary, and free for 3 and under.

Local tip

Do Yashiki has irregular opening days. Always check ahead or call to confirm it is open on your planned visit date.

Check before you go

  • Do Yashiki: Opening days are irregular. Call in advance to confirm hours.
  • Kunchiden: Brunch is served 09:00-11:00. Lunch is served 11:00-14:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Nishiawakura (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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