Photographed on January 19, 2014. This is the bacon and egg pancake from CAFE Mathilda. It’s close to Hon-Kawagoe PePe, so I often went there during breaks. 😊

Photographed on January 15, 2025. This is a cafe latte from cafe andon. What a lovely latte art. 😊

Photographed on January 15, 2014. cafe andon’s café latte and a strawberry shortcake. It’s strawberry season. 🍓

Photographed on January 15, 2014. This is cafe andon's avocado shrimp hot sandwich set. Thank you, as always. 😊

Kawayu Onsen website “From the Information Desk” updated 📝🆙 A report article about the currently peak-season “Kawayu Onsen rime ice” has been posted ❄️☃️ Beautiful snowy scenes are lined up, so please take a look ✨ https://www.kawayu-onsen.com/feature/1003/...

Photographed on January 11, 2014. This is LEC COFFEE’s black latte and a sweet potato Basque cheesecake. I often visit after worshipping at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It’s a treat I look forward to after visiting. 😊☕️

Photographed on January 11, 2014. This is LEC COFFEE’s sweet potato Basque cheesecake. I will visit again once work settles down. 😊

Photographed on January 11, 2014. This is a black latte from LEC COFFEE. It features beautiful latte art.

Photographed on January 11, Heisei 26. This is a quiche plate from LEC COFFEE. It includes a chicken and spinach quiche, salad, white vegetable potage, and homemade bread. Lunch is now by reservation only.

After visiting Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Kanetsuki‑dōri Store. I had a cacao mousse latte and a ruby chocolate cake.

Photographed on January 11, 2014. This is Chabudai-san’s morning. It has changed to carrot potage. 🥕 Hon-Kawagoe PePe closed yesterday. We are busy with the closing work now, and once things settle down, it’s likely to feel lonely. 🥹

Photographed on January 11, 2014. After the New Year’s fire brigade ceremony at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine, I visited Chabudai-san. It’s lemonade. When it’s cold, lemonade is the thing. 😊🍋🍯

Kawayu Onsen website 'From the Information Desk' updated 📝🆙 A report on the Gastronomy Walking event held in the Kawayu Onsen district on Sunday, October 12 has been posted 🚶🍙❣️ The article shows participants enjoying local food while walking around the Kawayu onsen area and learning about Teshikaga. Please take a look 🐻 🔗 https://www.kawayu-onsen.com/feature/931/...

[TESHIKAGA 2025] I put together some footage of Teshikaga shot in 2025📸 Looking at it like this, Teshikaga’s four seasons are truly beautiful, aren’t they? To everyone spending 2026 in Teshikagacho and to all who continue to take an interest, we will keep sharing information, so thank you for your support🙇🩵

I relaxed during my break at starbucks motokawagoe station store. I had a honey, ginger, and rice koji milk latte and an Earl Grey & orange scone sandwich. One week remains until Hon-Kawagoe PePe closes… 🥹

Photographed on January 2, 2014. After visiting Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Kanetsuki‑dōri Store. I had a honey ginger komekoji milk latte and an Earl Grey pound cake. To everyone at the Bell Tower Street Store, I look forward to your continued support this year.🙇‍♀️

Even after Hon-Kawagoe PePe closes, the Starbucks Hon-Kawagoe Station store will remain open. I'm so happy. 🥹

Photographed on January 1, 2014. After visiting Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Kanetsuki‑dōri Store. I had a gyokuro matcha latte and a rich matcha tiramisu. I fully enjoyed the New Year atmosphere. 🍵🎍

Photographed on December 28, 2025. This is LEC COFFEE’s original chai and a gateau chocolat.

Photographed on December 28, 2025. This is a gateau chocolat from LEC COFFEE. We are grateful to everyone at LEC COFFEE for their help this year. We look forward to your continued support next year.🙇‍♀️

Photographed on December 28, 2025. This is Chabudai-san’s morning dish. It has been changed to a baked pot-au-feu. I hear the ingredients are being sautéed. It has a sweet flavor.

Photographed on December 21, 2025. This is LEC COFFEE’s black latte and a sweet potato Basque cheesecake.

Photographed on December 21, 2022. This is LEC COFFEE’s sweet potato Basque cheesecake. It comes with homemade candied sweet potato sticks. 🍠 Today I am doing my last walk around Kawagoe for the year.

Photographed on December 21, 2025. This is a black latte from LEC COFFEE. What a lovely latte art. 😊

Photographed on December 21, 2025. This is LEC COFFEE’s hot sandwich set. It includes a hot sandwich with bacon, lettuce, and egg, a salad with homemade ham, daikon radish potage, and homemade bread.

Photographed on December 20, 2025. This is HK Tea’s grapefruit tea and Egg Waffle’s coffee chocolate. I love their citrus menu. 😊🍊🍋

Here is an introduction to Temari, a sweets shop located in Imajo-shuku Post Town. This time I chose kuromitsu matcha. The shiratama rice dumplings on this plate look like flowers and are so cute ♡ They mix tofu into the dumplings, which makes them soft and very delicious! ★Shop Information★ Shop name: Kanamidokoro Temari Hours: 11:00–17:00 Address: 76-31 Imajo, Minami-Echizen Town, Nanjo District, Fukui Prefecture Phone: 0778-45-1112 Closed: Monday and Tuesday (subject to change in winter) Parking: Available (free parking near the shop)

Photographed on December 20, 2025. This is Chabudai's morning set. It includes pumpkin soup, salad, carrot rêve (carrot salad), potato salad, and homemade bread. The bread is freshly baked and delicious.

Photographed on December 20, 2025. This is Chabudai-san’s chai. I noticed it at the Tea Festival and visited for the first time.

Kawayu Visitor Center "Mori no Palette" linking nature and people Kawayu Visitor Center is a facility that clearly introduces Kawayu Onsen, the surrounding beautiful nature, history, and sights. The center features a craft corner and a variety of exhibits that delight not only adults but also young children. The interior makes generous use of wood, creating an open, airy atmosphere. On the first floor you will find a lounge with a fireplace, a relaxed space for reading while looking out over a forest of Picea glehnii (akanezomatsu), and a kids’ corner. It’s perfect for resting before or after a walk. On the second floor there is also a cafe space, CAFE SOFTWOOD, where you can enjoy tea time while gazing through large windows. The center provides clear explanations about the surrounding natural environment, safety notices, exhibits on cultural heritage, and reports of bear sightings, offering important safety information. Outdoor clothing and gear are available for rent, making it convenient if you decide on a spur-of-the-moment walk. Kawayu Visitor Center 2-2-6 Kawayu Onsen, Teshikaga, Kawakami District, Hokkaido 015-483-4100 Closed days Closed every Wednesday (if Wednesday is a national holiday, closed the following day) Open daily from the third week of July through August 31 Closed during the New Year holidays (December 29–January 3) Opening hours April–October: 8:00–17:00 November–March: 9:00–16:00