At 400 meters from the Tokoname train station, and right next to Tokoname Ceramic Hall, I discovered ni: no (Nino) Cafe. They serve a delicious lunch menu with one drink for only 1000 yen. Pretty economic, isn’t? and the food is super photogenic.
![nino cafe](http://www.kawaii-aichi.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/nino01-1024x682.jpg)
In the last years Tokoname City has become increasingly popular and as a result of this new stores and coffee shops have appeared.
ni: no coffee has 2 floors.
The first floor is a general store where you can find items such as women’s clothing, handbags and hats, furniture, decoration and gardening.
![nino shop](http://www.kawaii-aichi.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/nino02-1024x682.jpg)
![nino shop](http://www.kawaii-aichi.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/nino03-1024x682.jpg)
![nino shop](http://www.kawaii-aichi.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/nino04-1024x682.jpg)
The second floor is the coffee-restaurant. It has antique and very comfortable couch and chairs. A really nice place to take a little break.
The food is Western style, made with local products, and the vegetable is the main protagonist. The lunch menu includes a starter, salad and the main course accompanied by rice or bread.
Tips
- In the map for foreigners hasn’t have any list of good restaurants or coffee shops reccommonded as well as the Japanese version. Take Japanese version leaflet for a more accurate information. But if you don’t know Japanese, you can guide yourself through the photos or by asking at the tourist information.
- If you are going to take the lauch or some desserts, notify firts to the store staff.
- Watch your steps. The stairs are traditional Japanese style. Be careful when climbing.
- The menu is only in Japanese, so ask directly.
How to get there
By train:
1. 35 minutes away on the Meitetsu train line from Nagoya station or from Kanayama station.
2. 5 minutes away on the Meitetsu train line from the international airport of Chubu.
Information
Address
Tōgōchō 1-chōme 1 Tokoname-shi, Aichi
Hours
From 10:00 to 17:00
Holidays
Thursdays
Price
Lunch menu 1.000 yen
Photography by Marina Llopis Nieto
Photographer currently living in UK but working around the world. Passionate about art, travel and surfing.
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