Located about a 15-minute walk from Odate Station, Kōrōdō—a traditional Japanese-style café and restaurant with a noren curtain hanging on the first floor of a building along the street—is a Japanese-style café supervised by “Morita-en,” a renowned producer of Uji tea from Kyoto. Enveloped in Nishijin-ori obi sashes and soft lighting, the interior exudes a calm atmosphere reminiscent of Kyoto.

Here, you can enjoy authentic “thick matcha sweets” made with tea leaves carefully selected by Japan’s foremost tea masters, along with a diverse menu featuring items such as parfaits and anmitsu.Among these, the “Kōrōdō Parfait” is a luxurious treat that combines rich matcha ice cream and aromatic hojicha ice cream with layers of shiratama mochi, brown rice, and thick matcha jelly, allowing you to fully savor its aroma, depth of flavor, and texture.

Furthermore, the set lunch menu, which incorporates Kyoto’s home-style cuisine known as “obanzai,” is also popular for its delicate and gentle flavors. Driven by the owner’s desire to “make Uji tea more accessible,” this establishment offers a soothing respite where you can take a moment to relax amid the hustle and bustle of daily life.