This cafe is in one of Oharai-machi's beautifully maintained wooden buildings, but set back from the street, with window- and terrace-front views over the clear waters of the Isuzu-gawa. Come before 11am to get the 'morning set' (¥550), which includes coffee, toast, a hard-boiled egg and yoghurt.
Isuzu-gawa Cafe
Kansai
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