Hotoritei

Top choice in Western Honshū


A tranquil rest stop near the Jōkamachi area, Hotoritei is within a large house surrounded by gardens. It mainly serves coffees, teas and cakes – try the fluffy, cream-filled matcha roll. There are a few lunch sets, and the menu has some pictures. Look for the entrance set back from the road, next to Sam's Irish pub.


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