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Cafés & Bakeries

Looking for a Hiroshima cafe? We’ve jittered our way across the city to bring you the best stops. Relax and appreciate the sweeter things in Hiroshima at local cafés and bakeries. Admire the steamed milk cat in your latte before you drink him. Enjoy a light lunch of vegan croquettes made with organic vegetables and served with fair-trade coffee. Visit a Japanese boulangerie then spend more time taking pictures of your slice of cake than eating it because it simply looks that good. Find a new appreciation for the changing of the seasons with traditional Japanese sweets, or discover the Showa charm of kissaten—traditional Japanese coffee houses. Our cafe and bakery roundup curates a Hiroshima trip recharge.

Sarasvati (サラスヴァティ)

Sarasvati is a café-restaurant located near the Five-storied Pagoda and the Senjokaku Pavilion on Miyajima. The restaurant is owned by Itsuki Coffee, a specialty coffee shop born on Miyajima, and serves spaghetti and pâté de champagne along with specialty coffee roasted in the store. The restaurant also offers fresh and tasty oyster dishes, making the most of its location on Miyajima. The combination of great food in a beautiful location makes it a popular restaurant visited by both tourists and locals living in Hiroshima.

Moment of Joy

At Sarasvati, coffee is carefully roasted daily in the roasting machine installed in the store. Only drip coffee and other items allow you to enjoy the flavor of the beans to the fullest are available. The taste is so exquisite that even coffee connoisseurs will be impressed. The shop is open from morning to evening, so you can take some time to enjoy a lunch break during your sightseeing tour of Miyajima, or come and enjoy a delicious breakfast/dinner.