If you’re looking for some of the best coffee in Hida Takayama & comforting food where you can enjoy breakfast & lunch, we recommend: Hids’ cafe & bar in Takayama, Japan.
Hids’ cafe & bar is located on the east side of the JR Takayama Station, and is just a 1-min. walk away from the east exit. They’re located on the 1F of a boutique hotel called, eph TAKAYAMA, and have floor-to-ceiling glass windows so you can’t miss it.
Not only do they offer dine-in tables from 7:30AM*, but they also have a take away menu, which is convenient if you are getting an early start to Shirakawago Village or need to catch the morning train or bus. If you take a look at their Google Maps page and read through the reviews, you’ll see that many reviewers not only highly rate their food, and but even consider their coffee some of the best coffee in JAPAN!
*Information as of October 2023. Please take a look at their Google Maps page for the most up-to-date information.
If you’re looking for a traditional Japanese-style breakfast, you won’t find it here. Hids’ cafe & bar offers a variety of dishes ranging from beer-battered fish & chips, cajun chicken with seasonal vegetables, vegan curry, and more.
There’s a variety of items on the Hids’ cafe menu, but one of their highlights is the breakfast set. Known as the “Takayama Favorites Breakfast,” this set includes: freshly grilled panini sandwich, green smoothie, yogurt & homemade granola, salad, and drink. It not only tastes fantastic, but is fresh, healthy, and filling – everything that you would want before heading out to explore the city. So if you’re looking for a place to eat breakfast in Takayama, Hids’ cafe is the place to go.
If you’re a coffee lover, you will want to stop by this Takayama cafe. Because the cafe owner is also a self-proclaimed coffee lover, they’ve put a lot of thought into their coffee menu. Hids’ cafe & bar exclusively uses coffee beans from Sydney, Australia, but are roasted in Japan and only available in select cafes.
As we said before, the Google Reviews speak for themselves. Many Hids’ cafe customers say that the coffee that they’ve had here is the best coffee in Takayama, while others say that it’s the best coffee in Japan. Swing by for a cup and decide for yourself! We recommend grabbing a cup to-go, or if you have the time, to have it with a slice of their homemade tart-of-the-day.
From JR Takayama Station, take the east exit and walk straight down ‘Ekimae Chuo Dori’ Street. You can find Hids’ cafe & bar on the 1F of eph TAKAYAMA Hotel.
After stopping by Hids’ cafe & bar, don’t forget to try all the other great cuisines & local specialties, too. Here’s a list of our must-try street foods in Takayama city to get you started.
| Hids’ cafe & bar | |
|---|---|
| Address | Hids’ cafe & bar 1F 5 Chome-13-17 Hanasatomachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0026 |
| Google Map | https://maps.app.goo.gl/1HYnnD99dteRwaCy6 |
| https://www.instagram.com/hidscafebar/ | |
| Hours | 7:30AM ~ 5:00PM Hours subject to change |
The Hida-Takayama area of Gifu Prefecture has plenty of sightseeing, nature, and history to offer. A peaceful, countryside part of Japan surrounded by beautiful nature, ideal for visiting any time of the year. If you like history, Shirakawago, or the city that inspired ‘Your Name‘, you’ll find something unique in Takayama.
We recommend basing yourself near the JR Takayama Station to have the best access to everything this area has to offer. You can easily reach the train station, bus station, and also have good access if you are traveling by car.
Below are our recommendations for the best places to stay in Takayama, Japan. If you’re unsure about where to stay, consider different types of accommodation. Look at our blog “Best Places to Stay in Takayama, Japan: Hotel, Ryokan, or Machiya?”.
If you like the atmosphere and vibes of Hids’ cafe & bar, we recommend staying in the boutique hotel that sits right above it! eph TAKAYAMA is a boutique hotel that encapsulates Hida-Takayama’s calming atmosphere & natural scenery in its design. Each room features a bathroom enveloped in Hida Takayama-grown hinoki wood, sofa seating, private bathroom, colorful Japanese fusuma artwork, and more. Enjoy breakfast inspired by Takayama’s fresh ingredients in our 1F lounge during your stay.
Stay at THE MACHIYA HOTEL TAKAYAMA for a blend of modern and traditional design in a boutique hotel. This hotel reimagines a traditional machiya architecture (wooden house) by renovating it into a relaxing & comfortable environment, while preserving its original charm.
This hotel is great for groups and families as it offers connecting rooms, suites, rooms with bunk beds, and more. In addition, you can enjoy a cup of tea at their tea lounge, refresh & relax in a ‘kashikiriburo’ private bath, enjoy breakfast, and more.
For an even more special stay, you can reserve their private villa located near Takayama Old Town. This villa, a renovated, 2-story machiya house, allows one group to exclusively reserve it per day.
