This time I would like to talk about my recent visit to a wonderful place where nature and art are beautifully blended: the Yuufu Kiln & Satoyama Cafe "Yuufu.
Yufu is a ceramics and café complex located in a quiet satoyama in Shimada City, far from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Here, visitors can see ceramics made with care in a beautiful natural setting and experience making their own.
Visitors can also enjoy delicious coffee brewed with carefully selected beans and dishes made with local ingredients.
Its beautiful scenery, handmade pottery, and delicious food and coffee....
Let's travel through the world of "Yu-Fu" together.
Yu-Fu" space in harmony with nature
The most attractive feature of Satoyama Cafe Yufu is its surrounding natural environment.
The scenery changes with the seasons, with cherry blossoms blooming in spring, dazzling fresh greenery in summer, and autumn leaves coloring the mountains in fall.
Its beautiful scenery, rich in nature, welcomes visitors and provides new discoveries and impressions with each visit.
Also not to be missed is the design of the interior and exterior of the Satoyama Cafe Yufu.
The building has a simple design that makes use of natural materials and blends beautifully with the surrounding natural environment.
Inside the restaurant, you can feel the warmth of wood, and beautiful nature spreads out through the windows.
Spending time here is a pleasant and peaceful experience.
Dishes using local ingredients and homemade sweets
Another attraction of Satoyama Cafe Yufu is its menu.
You can enjoy homemade dishes made with fresh local ingredients.
Hot curry is also recommended.
The lunchtime menu emphasizes the freshness and seasonality of local ingredients.
Another major feature of Satoyama Cafe Yufu is that you can see the faces of the producers of the food.
Yuufu Kiln & Satoyama Cafe Yuufu, a healing space where you can enjoy nature to the fullest.
Spending time in nature has many benefits for our minds and bodies.
And it is increasingly important in today's society to have the opportunity to relax in a tranquil environment, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
In such a situation, there are many healing spots in Japan, but "Yuufu Kiln & Satoyama Cafe Yuufu" is a special place.
Experience making pottery in the studio
At Satoyama Cafe Yufu, visitors can also enjoy a hands-on pottery making experience at the studio.
Here, you can make your own original pottery under the guidance of a professional potter.
The experience is designed for beginners.
The first step is to knead the clay into a shape.
The pieces are then molded into the desired shape and finally glazed and fired.
Finished pieces can be taken home and used in daily life.
Through this experience, you can feel the fun and depth of ceramics.
In addition, each piece of pottery that you make yourself will be your own special piece.
By giving shape to one's sensibilities and thoughts, new discoveries and impressions can be made.
In addition, the Satoyama Cafe Yufu offers a pottery making experience,
Because it is conducted in a space that is at one with nature, visitors can enjoy a pleasant time.
While admiring the beautiful scenery of the four seasons,
The experience of making your own unique pottery will surely be a special memory.
View artworks in the gallery at the Satoyama Cafe Yufu
The "Satoyama Cafe Yufu" also has a gallery space,
Here you can admire various works of art.
The works to be exhibited are mainly ceramic works,
The exhibit will include pieces made at the Yufu Kiln and works by other ceramic artists.
In the gallery, visitors can take their time to view the beauty and unique expression of the works.
Visitors can also feel the sensitivity and thoughts of the ceramic artists through their works.
The colors, shapes, and textures of each piece show the attention to detail.
Exhibits change regularly at the gallery, so no matter how many times you visit, you will always find something new.
Visitors can enjoy the artworks from a variety of perspectives, including special seasonal exhibits and exhibits based on specific themes.
Viewing artwork in this gallery space is one of the attractions of Satoyama Cafe Yufu.
Cafe experience in harmony with nature
The café at Satoyama Cafe Yufu is a place where you can spend a pleasant time in harmony with nature.
The interior of the restaurant has the warmth of wood, and the windows offer a view of nature in each of the four seasons.
Here, you can enjoy handmade sweets made with fresh local ingredients and aromatic coffee.
Sundeck for relaxing body and mind
Satoyama Cafe Yufu also has a sundeck where you can relax both body and soul.
This is a space where visitors can relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the four seasons up close.
The sundeck is surrounded by wooden decking, allowing visitors to soak up the sun and feel the natural breezes.
The deck also offers a panoramic view of the beautiful surrounding landscape.
Feel the chirping of wild birds as you relax and let nature take its course.
Time spent on the sundeck is such a comforting and peaceful experience.
Read a book, enjoy food and drinks from the café, or simply take in the scenery in peace and quiet.
You can spend a relaxing time in the midst of nature.
Conclusion
Satoyama Cafe Yufu is a pottery and café complex located in a quiet satoyama away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
The interior of the restaurant has a simple design that makes use of natural materials, and the windows offer a view of the abundant nature.
Why not spend a pleasant time in a space that is in harmony with the beautiful scenery of each season?
