Ishidatami Teahouse En, which opened in July 2023, is located in the beautiful historical background of the stone pavement (Kanaya-zaka) of the old Tokaido Highway, where you can enjoy cafes and meals in this quaint environment.
The historic building facing the cobblestone-paved street is the Ishidatami Teahouse En.
You will surely find it therapeutic to chat with friends and family in the midst of this well-located environment.
From the porch, you can experience firsthand the seasonal changes in nature, and the time passing by will make you forget the hustle and bustle of the city.
Ishidatami Tea House En-en Features [Stone Paving on the Old Tokaido Highway (Kanaya-zaka)
Ishidatami Tea House En-en, as the name suggests, is a cafe located next to the entrance to the stone pavement (Kanaya-zaka) of the old Tokaido Highway, and is visited by tourists and local people.
At Ishidatami Chaya En, you will find a wide variety of menu items befitting a teahouse, and you will probably get lost when ordering.
For example, the restaurant offers a one-soup, one-vegetable meal centered around fluffy cooked rice, dishes using gibier, and seasonal shaved ice.
There is also a wide selection of beverages, including original blended coffee, specialty bottled juices, and colorful ream sodas.
Ishidatami Chaya En not only serves delicious meals, but also provides a space where visitors can find their favorite time to relax and enjoy rice balls on the veranda, read books at the counter, or chat around the chabudai (tea table).
In addition, the cuisine, which makes the most of local ingredients, and the design, which allows visitors to experience nature, create the perfect environment for a relaxing and enjoyable time typical of Kanaya.
The facility also houses a small library called "Minnano Library," which serves as a place for community building through reading, including book lending and a one-box bookshelf owner system.
Here, a maximum of five books can be borrowed for a period of approximately one month, and a borrowing card can be created for 300 yen the first time.
In addition to the café, there is an outdoor barrel sauna brand TripTrain, which uses high-grade Shizuoka cypress for its outdoor sauna, where visitors can enjoy a self-lounger with hojicha tea.
The water bath uses water from the Oigawa River basin and is drinkable.
Outside air baths and changing rooms are also available, with views of Mt.
Stone Tatami Tea House En-en is not just a café, but a place that offers a variety of experiences such as dining, reading, and relaxation, and is loved by visitors.
Even through word-of-mouth communication, its charm has been conveyed to many people, making it a special place for visitors.
Lunch (meal) and drink menu at Ishidatami Teahouse En
The menu offered at Ishidatami Teahouse En includes a one-soup, one-vegetable meal, a pork sprout seiro-mushi set, a gibier donburi, a keema curry with colorful vegetables, and hashed rice with Shizuoka Prefecture beef, each served with a salad.
There is also a menu with spoiled food such as omelette hash and onigiri plate.
Beverages include original blended coffee, special bottled juices, cream sodas, coffee floats, etc., and shaved ice can also be enjoyed during the summer months.
Stone Tatami Tea House Edge Coffee and Sweets
At Ishidatami Chaya En, the aftermath of lunchtime can be capped off with an elegant coffee break.
Our original blend coffee is made from carefully selected beans and each cup is carefully hand-drip brewed to bring out its deep flavor and aroma.
In addition, the sweets, which are handmade with a Japanese taste, are very well matched with green tea or hojicha (roasted green tea), giving you the feeling of being on a trip.
Enjoy a sweet moment with a cup of coffee while relaxing in the comfortable cafe space.
Then, after lunch, we decided to have another round of dango and zenzai.
Outdoor sauna offers a "hojicha self-launge" experience.
Stone Tatami Tea House En has an outdoor sauna brand TripTrain barrel sauna that can be used before or after a meal.
You can also enjoy self-launge in the sauna, which is made of high-grade Shizuoka cypress, with hojicha tea.
Barrel saunas made of high-grade Shizuoka cypress will allow you to release your sense of self and encounter a new you.
However, advance reservations and confirmation of hours of availability are essential to ensure that this special experience can be enjoyed.
How to reserve a sauna at Ishidatami Chaya
In order to provide visitors with a pleasant experience, Ishidatachaya En offers a sauna, but reservations are required.
In this private space, completely reserved for private use, it is possible to relax while lying down and listening to music.
The fee for using the sauna is 1,500 yen per visit, and men and women wear separate swimsuits.
The water bath, which uses water from the Oigawa River basin, is 1 meter deep, allowing visitors to soak up to their shoulders.
Another feature of this system is that it is a free-flowing system, allowing people to jump straight into the water without sprinkling.
Fuji on a clear day, or enjoy the open air around a bonfire at night.
Reservations for sauna can be made through the official website of Ishidatachaya En or by phone (0547-39-3220).
However, reservations may be difficult to obtain depending on the time of use and how crowded it is, so advance confirmation and early reservations are recommended.
Library for Everyone
The "Library for Everyone" was started with the hope that everyone would "participate" as the protagonist of this place.
It was newly created as a place for people who live in or have contact with Kanaya, Shimada City to enjoy.
At the "Library for Everyone," where you can borrow and check out books, you can enjoy a rice ball on the edge of the room or have a cup of tea while reading at the counter.
In fact, the family next door had a small child being read a story by his mother, and it looked like a lot of fun.
The stone-paved teahouse "En" has a calm atmosphere, and although you might expect it to be older than it is, it was crowded with young couples, women, and families.
Services for children
At Ishidatami Chaya En, we pay careful attention to detail so that our guests can spend a comfortable stay with their families.
For families with small children, safe and comfortable baby chairs are available.
We also have a kids' menu designed to stimulate children's curiosity and make mealtime fun.
Furthermore, there is a kids' space where children can play freely and parents can enjoy meals and conversation in peace.
In this way, Ishidatachaya En is designed to provide a pleasant experience for all guests, from the youngest to the most mature.
Access
Ishidatami teahouse En is,2482-1 Kanayasaka-cho, Shimada City, Shizuoka PrefectureThe company is located in the
This is where Cafe meguri Ishidatami Teahouse used to be, right next to the Ishidatami uphill entrance.
The facility is named "Tokaido Kanaya-juku Resting Place.
For access, turn onto Prefectural Route 473 from Kanaya Station on the JR Tokaido Honsen Line and walk about 500 meters up Makinohara to the right.
Please note that the hill on the road entering Prefectural Route 473 is a bit steep. From Kanaya Station, it is a 2-minute drive or 8-minute walk.
What is the stone pavement (Kanaya-zaka) on the old Tokaido Highway?
The stone pavement of the Old Tokaido Highway (Kanaya-zaka) is located in Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and is part of the Old Tokaido Highway constructed in the Edo Period.
Kanaya-zaka is located on Kanaya Pass between Kanaya-juku and Hisaka-juku on the Tokaido Highway, and was paved with stones by order of the shogunate during the Bunsei era (1818-1830) to make it easier for travelers to walk, and some of the stones remain today.
The 430-meter-long slope was reconstructed in 1991 with stone pavement by local citizens, and visitors can actually experience the slope, which was said to be one of the most difficult sections of the Tokaido Highway, by walking up it.
The stone-paved road that remains on Kanaya-zaka is one of the few places in the area that still retains the atmosphere of the old Tokaido Highway, set amidst a dense cedar forest.
Ishidatami Teahouse Parking Lot Information
There are three parking lots with 30 parking spaces.
However, all of them are located in the middle of a steep hill where the road is not very wide, so you must park with care.
When I just visited, both were full and one just happened to be leaving.
However, a situation where you have no choice but to back up on a slope and give way would have caused panic if you were a novice driver.
As much as possible, we recommend that you go with someone who is a confident driver.
summary
As the name suggests, Ishidatami Teahouse "En" is a tasteful café located along a road paved with cobblestones that evoke a sense of history.
This space, which gently welcomes visitors, has a calm atmosphere that conveys the architectural beauty of the good old days, and offers peace of mind to visitors.
Through the windows, the cobblestone streets reflecting the changing seasons and the rich natural scenery make you feel the comfortable passage of time.
Here, you will be able to forget the busyness of daily life and enjoy a moment of relaxation.
