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Kanmi Sabō Sanomachi-an(A traditional Japanese sweets café)
Relax and indulge your senses with Japanese sweets and culture at a Taisho-era Machiya townhouse.
Take a peaceful break at a retro-style Japanese café housed in a Machiya townhouse with over 100 years of history, where you can enjoy Japanese tea and Wagashi (traditional sweets). It’s a cozy spot you can easily stop by during a stroll.
Just about a 5-minute walk from Nankai Izumisano Station, About 15 minutes from Kansai International Airport.
Kanmi Sabō Sanomachi-an is a renovated Taisho-era Machiya that lets you feel the charm of old Japanese life.
The interior is warmly decorated in a traditional Japanese style.
Popular experiences include the Sanomachi-an Set, where you can grill your own dango (rice dumplings), and a tea ceremony session.
It’s gaining attention as a relaxing spot where you can experience the charm of authentic Japanese culture.
Nearby, you’ll find the nostalgic Tsubasa Street Shopping Arcade, with a charming Showa retro vibe, making it perfect to explore on foot before or after your café stop.
📌 Basic Information
📍Kanmi Sabō Sanomachi-an
A cozy Japanese café housed in a beautifully renovated Taisho-era Machiya townhouse.
📍甘味茶房 さのまち庵
| 📅Reservations | Only accepted for experiences, via website or phone. |
| 📞 Phone | 072-488-7161 (Japanese only) |
| 🏠 Address | 1-2 Motomachi, Izumisano City (next to Sano Machi Library) |
| 🚉 Access | About 4 min walk (270m) from Nankai Izumisano Station |
| 🚗 Parking | None |
| 🕒 Business Hours | 10:00 – 16:00（Last order is at 15：00 PM.） |
| ❌ Days Closed | Mondays (or the following weekday if Monday is a national holiday) |
| 💴 Average Budget | ¥1,000 |
| 💳 Payment Methods | ✔Cash (Japanese yen) Credit cards: VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, DinersClub, DISCOVER QR payments: WeChatPay, PayPay, Rpay, auPAY, Alipay, d払い, メルpay IC cards: Kitaka, Suica, PASMO, tolca, manaca, Hayakaken, ICOCA, SUGOCA, nimoca |
📌 Note: Prices include tax. Information may change, so please contact the facility before visiting.
🔗Official Website:
🌐 Social Media:
👉 Tea ceremony booking site (Japanese only) ※Only accepted for experiences, via website or phone.
Operator：@value_renovations_sano_vrs
🌐 Website：https://vr-sano.com/
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/value_renovations_sano_vrs/
ℹ️ Detailed Information (Seating & Facilities)
A charming building renovated from a Taisho-era Machiya（町家）, offering an authentic historic feel.
Some original fittings and Fusuma（襖, sliding doors） from that period are still in use, enhancing the retro atmosphere.
The Fusuma（襖） are beautifully painted with scenes of the Kitamaebune（北前船）, a traditional shipping route recognized as a Japan Heritage asset.
🔗 [About Kitamaebune]
Features a small inner Tsuboniwa（坪庭, courtyard garden）, where you can enjoy the changing seasons in a soothing Japanese space.
Seating includes both table areas and two tatami-mat rooms for a more traditional experience.
A Japanese-style café where you can savor Wagashi（和菓子） and Matcha（抹茶）.
🍡 Japanese Cultural Experiences & Events
Tea Ceremony Experience: ¥2,000 per person, includes Higashi（干菓子, dry sweets）.
Wagashi（和菓子） making workshops.
⭐ Highlights (Menu & Services)
The mochi here is made by perfectly blending glutinous rice and rice flour, and is used in sweets like dango (rice dumplings).
✅ It has a pleasantly chewy texture yet melts delicately in your mouth.
✅ Each piece is carefully handmade right in the shop.
🍡 Most Popular
“Sanomachi-an Set” — Grill Your Own Dango & Matcha ¥1,000
Enjoy grilling your own Dango (rice dumplings) over a small charcoal grill right at your table — so you can taste them hot and freshly roasted.
Comes with three toppings to choose from:
✔️ Kinako (soybean powder)
✔️ Anko (sweet red bean paste)
✔️ Mitarashi sauce (sweet soy glaze)
You can enjoy your dango freshly grilled at the table, paired with three traditional toppings.
Paired with fragrant Matcha (green tea) whisked fresh in the café, it’s a truly immersive experience that delights all five senses.
📜 Other Menu Items
Cream Mitsumame ¥700
Matcha Delights ¥600
Seasonal Fruit Daifuku Sets ¥700
and more
🏞️ Recommended Nearby Attractions
Yakitori Kōtaya (Japanese grilled chicken skewers)
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