The Tsurajima district is in the northwestern part of the Mizushima area of Kurashiki City.
These days, roadside stores such as supermarkets and electronics retailers line the streets, bustling with shoppers.
A new cafe has opened in a quiet residential neighborhood, just one street back from the Gokenya Line, where many cars pass by.
The shop is called “Kissa Miyake.”
It looks like a stylish and charming cafe, both inside and out, but from inside you can hear the owner, Maiko Miyake, chatting animatedly in the Okayama dialect.
It has already become a local talking point, collaborating with various shops and more.
Curious to see what kind of place it was, I went straight to Kissa Miyake.
The information presented here is as of when this article was published in May 2023. Please note that it may differ from current information.
What is Kissa Miyake?
Kissa Miyake opened in a residential neighborhood in Tsurajima, Kurashiki City, on December 24, 2022.
The white building is Kissa Miyake, while the navy-blue building next door is “A-nuts.,” a general store and atelier.
There are four parking spaces in front of the shop.
The striking red entrance catches your eye.
A sign featuring a cute character modeled after the unique owner greets visitors.
The attached wooden deck is designed so that visitors can enjoy it with their dogs.
Inside Kissa Miyake
The interior is even more colorful than the red front door.
The moment you step inside, you are surrounded by a charming space that feels like stepping into a fairy-tale world.
The Scandinavian interior goods and tableware displayed in the cafe are all items that owner Miyake gradually collected after being inspired during a visit to Finland while she was in graduate school.
It is a space filled with all the things the owner loves.
A cafe filled with colorful, cute, and unusual ornaments.
The cafe’s otherworldly interior sparkles and is sure to capture the hearts of visitors.
The cafe also displays works by emerging artists whom Miyake supports, as well as goods from neighboring A-nuts.
Kissa Miyake’s Menu
Kissa Miyake is a shop serving snacks and drinks. It does not serve lunch.
A one-drink minimum order applies.
Snacks
A variety of homemade snacks made by the owner.
Muffins are also available to take away, and some customers buy them as souvenirs.
Rare Cheesecake
The filling and sauce seem to change with the seasons. When I visited, the rare cheesecake happened to contain strawberries.
The little bits of strawberry spread across your palate, and the sweetness and tartness are nicely balanced. It goes very well with coffee.
Bavarian Cream
The Bavarian cream was only recently added to the menu.
It seems to melt as soon as you put it in your mouth, but then the rich, creamy flavor comes through clearly. It is very sweet and delicious.
It was just the kind of dessert I’d want to order again next time.
Drinks and Collaboration Products
There are also many kinds of drinks that go well with snacks.
Coffee
They say it has not caught on much in Okayama, but the “ORIGAMI Dripper,” which is popular around the world, is used here.
The coffee beans are sourced from “Coffee Roast Okabe” in Mizushima.
The blend is delicious too, of course, but the owner recommends the “Beans for Today’s Coffee.”
I don’t usually drink much coffee, but I enjoyed it without sugar or milk.
Along with coffee, the menu includes cream soda, banana juice, and other options that make for a satisfying treat when paired with a snack.
Collaboration Projects
One of the reasons “Kissaten Miyake” is popular is that it collaborates with various shops on products.
Collaborations are sometimes decided at short notice, so be sure to check Instagram.
During collaboration projects, items sometimes sell out in as little as 30 minutes.
Here are some of the shops they have collaborated with so far:
- Chika’s Whimsical Cake [Le Muguet] *Dine-in only
- Chewy Rice Flour Donuts [UNITE CAFE]
- Hamburgers [Akatsuki Burger]
- Strawberries [Ichigoya ROSSO]
- Cinnamon Rolls [Fresh Bakery Angel]
We spoke with Maiko Miyake, who opened “Kissaten Miyake” in a peaceful residential neighborhood in Tsurajima, Mizushima.
Kissa Miyake Information
| Name | Cafe Miyake |
|---|---|
| Address | 4-6-26 Tsurajima, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Contact | None |
| Parking | Available 4 spaces on the premises; shared with the general store and atelier “A-nuts.” ※Please carpool |
| Hours | 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
| Closed | Monday, Thursday, Sunday, and irregular days See the business-day calendar on Instagram |
| Payment methods |
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| Reservations | Not accepted |
| Seating | 12 seats Front counter seats: 4 Window counter seats: 3 Tables for two: 2 Tables for one: 1 |
| Smoking | Completely non-smoking |
| Restroom | Western-style toilet |
| Website | Cafe Miyake: Instagram |
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