This cozy café is renovated from a charming wooden house originally built in 1947. The owner of the building was an avid plant lover and has cultivated a beautiful garden filled with a variety of trees and flowers. Despite being only a ten-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station, the café has a relaxed and laid-back atmosphere.
On the menu, you'll find four types of dessert terrines and a selection of drinks such as lattes and herb teas, which you can enjoy while sitting on the spacious tatami mats or veranda. The café is especially popular among matcha enthusiasts, who rave about the rich matcha terrine and matcha latte creations.
The interior is mostly comprised of tatami mats, and there's even a restroom equipped with a diaper-changing table and an auxiliary toilet seat for children. You can also leave your strollers at the entrance, making it a perfect spot to relax with your kids.
Keep an eye out for the café's dignified wooden entrance, which still displays the nameplate of the original owner's name, Fukano. Also look out for the scheduled events on Chanoma's Instagram account as the café regularly hosts workshops that showcase Japanese culture, including tea ceremonies and miso workshops.