Katabami かたばみ
- Area
- Yamagata
- Access and surrounding information
- Access and surrounding information
Shrine Grounds Cafe for a Quiet Pause
Cafe "Katabami" stands within the grounds of Shonai Shrine in Babacho, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture. Renovation of a coffee shop, once familiar to local residents and shrine visitors until about 30 years ago, has revived the site as a "shrine cafe." This non-everyday setting harmonizes with the surrounding nature and offers a relaxed atmosphere for unhurried, memorable moments.
Calm Cafe Time After Visiting the Shrine
Within the grounds of Shonai Shrine, this cafe offers a setting suited to a quiet pause with coffee or a satisfying meal after a shrine visit. The space has been renovated while preserving the existing structure, and the atmosphere harmonizes with antique furniture and vintage tools once used on site, creating a distinctive interior with historical character.
Flavorful Onigiri Served in a Casual Cafe Style
The signature menu item, "Omusubi Zen Katabami," features a varied selection of rice balls made with weekly-rotating local ingredients, served with miso soup and side dishes in a relaxed cafe-style set. The rice used is "Tsuyahime," a brand rice from the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture, known for its soft texture and gentle sweetness, which pairs well with rice balls.
