[Save this] 7 recommended lunch spots and cafes near Heisenji Hakusan Shrine and Echizen Great Buddha（Echizen Daibutsu)| Exquisite gourmet

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If you're looking to enjoy a meal around Heisenji Hakusan Shrine and the Echizen Great Buddha（Echizen Daibutsu) in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture , you can't miss out on the local delicacies, such as soba noodles made with local ingredients, matcha cafes, and soft serve ice cream. In this article, we'll introduce lunch and cafe spots by area that you'll want to stop by while sightseeing.

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Katsuyama DMO

Katsuyama City is located in the northeastern part of Fukui Prefecture. The city is located on a river terrace formed along the course of the Kuzuryu River, and is a rural city rich in water and greenery, with commerce and industry based on the local textile industry since the Meiji period, and agriculture and forestry having been thriving since ancient times. Our company is a DMO (tourism region development organization) that works with local communities to develop tourist areas. Katsuyama City is a treasure trove of attractive tourist content, including the Dinosaur Museum and Heisenji Temple! We provide detailed services to customers visiting Katsuyama , such as guided tours that allow many people to experience Katsuyama , the Geo Terminal in the parking lot of the Dinosaur Museum, and the operation of the "Dinosaur Valley Katsuyama" Roadside Station , which opened in June 2020. We are also actively challenging ourselves to create new businesses centered around tourism, aiming to revitalize the town of Katsuyama.

After enjoying sightseeing at Heisenji and the Echizen Great Buddha（Echizen Daibutsu), you'll want to relax and enjoy some local cuisine. We will introduce you to lunch and cafe spots that will add color to your travel memories, from a soba restaurant along the approach to a historic shrine, to a cafe that specializes in Japanese tea, to a farm cafe where you can relax while looking out at the Echizen countryside.

Lunch and cafes around Heisenji Hakusan Shrine

The area around Heisenji Hakusan Shrine is dotted with restaurants that blend in with the rich nature and historic streets. The atmosphere itself creates a special moment, with soba restaurants along the quaint approach to the shrine and matcha cafes in traditional houses that are over 100 years old. If you stop by during your sightseeing, you can enjoy a relaxing time in a quiet and warm atmosphere, along with flavors unique to Fukui.

1. Matsuya: Enjoy Fukui delicacies such as soba noodles and katsudon

Soba Restaurant Matsuya is a famous handmade soba restaurant that has been loved by locals for a long time and is located along the approach to Heisenji Hakusan Shrine. The soba noodles are made with unpolished buckwheat from Katsuyama that the owner mills himself every morning and the pure Yusui from Hakusan , resulting in a fragrant and chewy texture. From inside the charming restaurant, you can enjoy your meal while looking out at the moss-covered garden.

Toyotomi dishes on the menu that allow you to enjoy the taste of Fukui all at once, such as the popular "Oroshi Soba", "All Soba Set", and "Sauce Katsudon Set". Electronic payment is also accepted, making it an easy place to stop by during sightseeing.

Recommended Menu

Soba noodles with grated radish

Soba set

Katsudon set

Business Information

Business hours: 11:00-19:00 (last order 18:30) *The store may close once it runs out of soba.

Closed: Irregular holidays

Address: 65-7 Heisenji , Heisenji-cho, Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture Heisenji

HP Soba restaurant Matsuya

② Matcha and Japanese tea specialty store ROKUSAI

"ROKUSAI" is a cafe specializing in matcha and Japanese tea, located in a 130-year-old traditional Japanese house next to Heisenji Hakusan Shrine. In a space that still retains historical features such as an irori hearth and pillars, you can enjoy a quiet tea time while watching the seasonal scenery.

The latte is made with high-quality matcha green tea supervised by the popular Kyoto shop "YUGEN," and you can adjust the sweetness to suit your taste. The "Moss Ball Cheesecake," inspired by the moss of Heisenji , is also popular, and is a dish you can enjoy both in appearance and taste. This is a relaxing cafe that is perfect for taking a break from visiting shrines or strolling around.

Recommended Menu

Moss ball cheesecake and rich matcha latte set

Moss plum warabimochi (limited menu until mid-June)

Gyokuro

Opening times

Business hours: 10:00-17:00 (last order 16:30)

Opening days: Thursday to Sunday (※Closed during winter due to snow)

Address: 56-32 Heisenji, Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture Heisenji

HP: ROKUSAI(Rokushiba)

③Rokusenbou Shojin Saka store

"Rokusenbo Saka" is a rest area located along the approach to Heisenji Hakusan Shrine. You can stop by before or after your visit to the shrine, and it's the perfect place to take a break and feel the local atmosphere.

The shop serves light meals and drinks, allowing you to relax between sightseeing. It also sells local specialties and souvenirs, so you may find the perfect memento of your trip.

④Soft-serve ice cream shop in Heisenji

"Heisenji Soft Cream Shop" is a popular sweet spot located right next to the municipal parking lot No. 1 of Heisenji Hakusan Shrine. From 2023, it will be renewed as a handmade soft cream using unsweetened soy milk supervised by Tanita Cafe, and is characterized by its gentle sweetness and refreshing aftertaste. It is also popular with those who want to avoid dairy products.

All the toppings are homemade, with unique names such as "Pudding-chan (soy milk pudding on top)," "Yamabudo-san (homemade sauce)," and "Azuki-chan (homemade red bean paste)." The shop is open from mid-March to the end of November, and is closed in the winter. It's definitely a place you'll want to stop by for a break after visiting the shrine.

Lunch and cafes around Echizen Great Buddha（Echizen Daibutsu)

After enjoying the majestic scenery of the Echizen Great Buddha（Echizen Daibutsu), take a break at one of the cafes or restaurants dotted around the area. With dishes made with seasonal local ingredients and a quiet, relaxing atmosphere, you can savor the unique flavors of Fukui while savoring the afterglow of your sightseeing. This is an area where you can enjoy both a stroll and gourmet food, with many hidden gems to choose from.

⑤ Loach Kagura

"Dojo Kagura" is a Japanese restaurant that specializes in loach dishes. It is well-known for its dishes using fresh loach, and has a Toyotomi of menu items that make use of local ingredients.

Store Information

Business hours: 11:00-14:00, 17:00-20:00

Closed: Tuesdays

Address: 1-1-1 Asahi , Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture

⑥ Cafe Itoka

Cafe Itoka is a cafe that opened in Asahi-cho, Asahi Katsuyama City in August 2021, where you can enjoy lunch and sweets made with local ingredients. The interior of the store has a calm atmosphere with the warmth of wood, allowing you to spend a relaxing time.

The lunch menu changes weekly and features dishes made with fresh local ingredients. There is also a wide selection of homemade sweets and drinks, making it the perfect place for a coffee break.

Store Information

Business hours: Monday 9:30-18:30 (last orders 18:00), Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11:30-18:30 (last orders 18:00)

Closed: Thursday

Address: 2-763 Asahi , Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture

⑦Happy

Cafe Restaurant Happy is a cafe restaurant located in Asahi-cho, Asahi Katsuyama City that takes pride in its homemade dishes. They have a Toyotomi of Japanese and Western dishes, including hamburger steaks, pork cutlet rice bowls, and grilled cheese omelet rice, and you can enjoy about 40 different food dishes and 15 different desserts.

The shop has counter seats and table seats, so it is comfortable for families and people on their own. It also offers take-out, and is popular with locals.

Store Information

Business hours: Tuesday to Saturday 8:00-21:00 (last order 20:30), Sundays and holidays 8:00-20:00

Closed: Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a public holiday)

Address: 2-1-18 Asahi , Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture

8. Lovely Farm Milk Teahouse

"Lovely Farm Milk Tea House" is a sweets spot directly managed by a farm in Katsuyama City . The soft serve ice cream and crepes made with freshly squeezed Jersey milk are rich yet have a clean aftertaste, and are an unforgettable taste once you've tried them.

The especially popular soft serve ice cream is characterized by its rich flavor and smooth texture, satisfying both children and adults. There are benches inside and outside the store, making it the perfect place to take a break between sightseeing or driving.

Store Information

Business hours: 10:00-17:00

Closed: Irregular holidays

Address: 85-26-1 Heisenji, Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture Heisenji

summary

After experiencing the solemn atmosphere of Heisenji Hakusan Shrine and the Echizen Great Buddha（Echizen Daibutsu), why not satisfy your body and mind with local flavors? The gourmet spots scattered along the history and nature of the area, such as atmospheric soba restaurants, matcha cafes, and shops where you can enjoy handmade sweets, will enrich your travel memories. Be sure to experience the charm of Katsuyama through its food as well.

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Katsuyama DMO

Fukui

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