Mori no Café

For something sweet between garden walks, seasonal gelato is a tempting choice at Mori no Café. One visitor recommended the sakura gelato, while another tried yuzu gelato on a hot day and found it refreshing. It’s a pleasant place to stop for a taste of the season. For a longer break, there are cake sets, too. One visitor paired chamomile tea with a strawberry roll cake; another enjoyed coffee with roll cake. If dessert is the main event, either makes a fitting treat after a stroll.

There are light meals as well, including udon and curry. Some visitors were intrigued by the udon made with botanical ingredients and the venison curry, making the café an option for a meal as well as sweets. The chilled kitsune udon, described as a summer-only dish, comes with sweet seasoned tofu and shredded nori on cold udon. One visitor also ordered the venison curry. Experiences with the food vary, so choose whatever suits your appetite that day.

Ordering is self-service: buy a meal ticket, then take a seat. Alongside indoor seating, the café has a terrace where you can look out over the lawn. Whether you stop for gelato or coffee after walking around the garden, or settle in for a light meal, it offers a convenient pause at your own pace.