Somewhere along the picturesque road on the way to Chichibu from Hidaka is a cozy nook of a stop called Cafe Nichigetsudo (カフェ日月堂). The warm brown of the all-wood house surrounded by greenery makes for an inviting combination.
Right beside the cafe is a separate hut with a wood furnace where bread is lovingly crafted and freshly baked using natural yeast. The steps lead up to a spacious deck with a view of the Koma River. On good weather days, this is the best place to enjoy a cup of coffee and a hearty meal, serenaded by the soothing gush of the water.
A huge iron stove heats up the cafe's interiors in the winter. Menu is pretty simple: sandwiches, pizzas (only available on the weekends and holidays and in limited supply), and a dry curry rice dish (but you really ought to order something with their homemade bread!). All other ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat and fish are sourced locally.
Come and take a break for your body and soul.
Getting there
It is a 13 minute walk from Koma Station (along the Seibu Chichibu Line). A lot of visitors come by car. Parking spots are available.
Sherilyn Siy @sherilyn.siy
For Sherilyn Siy, Asia is home. Born in Hong Kong, Sherilyn spent time in the Philippines, China, and now lives in Japan. She speaks English, Filipino, Chinese (or putonghua), and Hokkien, her family's local dialect. Running is one of her favorite ways to explore Japan. She proudly finished the 2...
