1110 Hongu, Hongu-cho, Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥1,500
Located near Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine in Wakayama Prefecture, Sabo Chinchoan Hongu Branch offers a delightful break with traditional Japanese sweets and light meals. This cafe is known for its "Moude Mochi," a soft rice cake filled with sweet bean paste and coated in roasted brown rice flour, and "Mehari Zushi," a local specialty of seasoned rice wrapped in pickled mustard leaves. Enjoy a set with matcha green tea for a complete experience. Perfect for a quick rest before or after visiting the shrine, the cafe provides a serene atmosphere to savor local flavors. Open all day, it's an ideal spot for a peaceful interlude.