A fruit parlor with a nostalgic, heart-fluttering ring to its name.
Kurashiki’s Bikan Historical Area is home to a fruit parlor brimming with charm, unlike a cafe or coffee shop.
“Parlor Kudamono Komachi,” in Kurashiki’s Bikan Historical Area, is one of the writer’s favorite spots, with its beautiful bamboo garden.
White peaches, Shine Muscat grapes, Pione grapes, figs, persimmons, strawberries…
Its sweets are generously made with Okayama-grown fruit that changes with the seasons, and its soft-serve ice cream, packed with juice from Okayama-grown fruit, is also a treat.
Enjoy the retro-modern interior in the mood of a modern girl or modern boy from the Taisho era.
Or relax and enjoy nature in the GARDEN seating area.
Here’s an introduction to “Parlor Kudamono Komachi,” where you’ll want to follow the seasons and enjoy fruit all year round.
The information presented was current when this article was published in July 2022. Please note that it may differ from current information.
“Parlor Kudamono Komachi” inside Kurashiki Yoimachi GARDEN
Tucked away down an alley in Kurashiki’s Bikan Historical Area, “Parlor Kudamono Komachi” inside “Kurashiki Yoimachi GARDEN” is a fruit parlor where you can enjoy Okayama-grown seasonal fruit any time of year.
“Kurashiki Yoimachi GARDEN” is a cultural complex that aims to bring art and food culture together.
As of April 2022, it was home to “Parlor Kudamono Komachi,” “Italian Restaurant Hoshi no Hikari,” and “Kibibi Museum,” as well as a bamboo garden that visitors can freely explore when the gates are open. The garden is illuminated until 10:30 p.m.
Incidentally, “Kudamono Komachi Soft-Serve Parlor,” at the entrance to Kurashiki’s Bikan Historical Area, is a sister shop.
You can see the courtyard from the entrance. Let’s head inside.
A retro-modern interior. Relax in the tatami room on the second floor
This is the interior of “Parlor Kudamono Komachi.” Dining is available at the tables on the first floor, in the tatami room on the second floor, and in the GARDEN seating area overlooking the bamboo garden.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the indoor seating area is well ventilated, and staff wear masks while serving customers.
The antique furniture complements the retro, East-meets-West interior of this traditional Kurashiki townhouse.
The cabriole-leg tables and chairs give the space a slightly luxurious feel.
The wallpaper designed by William Morris stands out beautifully against the traditional Japanese wooden architecture, drawing the eye.
The quiet counter seating is a comfortable place to spend time, even if you’re dining alone.
As the counter faces the kitchen, it is currently not in use to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
At the top of the stairs, the tatami seating for Parlor Kudamono Komachi is on the right (east wing), while the VIP room for Italian Restaurant Hoshi no Hikari is on the left (west wing).
And don’t you think this view of the garden from the stairs has a lovely atmosphere?
It’s a hidden photo spot that the writer loves.
This is the tatami seating on the second floor. Part of the room is raised, creating a calm, refined atmosphere.
Please take off your shoes at the entrance before entering the second-floor Japanese-style room.
It’s reassuring for visitors with young children or babies, too.
A beautiful bamboo garden and spacious GARDEN seating
“Kurashiki Yoimachi GARDEN” is known for its beautiful bamboo garden and spacious GARDEN seating. It is also a popular photo spot, one of the best in the Bikan Historical Area.
The GARDEN seating is so quiet and open that it’s hard to believe you’re right in the middle of Kurashiki’s Bikan Historical Area.
You can feel the natural breeze and hear the bamboo leaves rustling softly, making it a wonderfully relaxing place.
On April 29, 2021, “Kibibi Museum,” a new facility at “Kurashiki Yoimachi GARDEN,” opened.
With the concept “Encounter Kibi, fall in love with Kibi,” this cultural facility shines a spotlight on Kibi’s history and culture, wisdom and beauty, passed down from ancient times to the present.
A taste of Okayama’s seasonal bounty! “Parlor Kudamono Komachi” menu
At Parlor Kudamono Komachi, you can enjoy delicious seasonal fruit all year round in parfaits, pancakes, smoothies, soft-serve ice cream, and more.
The featured fruit changes with the seasons: strawberries in spring; peaches and grapes in summer; and figs, pears, and persimmons in autumn…
The latter half of July, when we visited, was the season for white peaches from Okayama Prefecture.
They also offer unusual peach varieties as the seasons change, including ‘Golden Peach’ in early autumn, ‘Fuyubihaku’ and ‘Fuyumomo Gatari’ in winter.
Here is a summary of the menu.
| Menu | Price (tax included) |
|---|---|
| Premium Parfait with Okayama White Peaches | ¥1,500 and up |
| Pancakes with Seasonal Fruit | ¥1,000 |
| Okayama Muscat Jelly | ¥800 |
| Komachi Fruit Tart | ¥900 |
| Komachi Fruit Sandwich (weekdays, limited to 5 servings) | ¥800 |
| Komachi Fruit Punch (weekdays only) | ¥900 |
| Seasonal Fruit à la Mode | ¥2,000 and up (market price) |
| Seasonal Fresh Tea | ¥600 |
| Menu | Price (tax included) |
|---|---|
| Today's Fruit Parfait | ¥1,000 and up |
| Rare Cheesecake à la Mode | ¥900 |
| Hiruzen Jersey Milk Panna Cotta | ¥900 |
| Komachi Smoothies (various) | ¥500 |
In addition to the menu with photos, there are drinks such as coffee, tea, and cocoa.
Don’t miss Parlor Kudamono Komachi’s signature item, the “Fresh Fruit Soft Serve.”
This soft serve is packed with seasonal fruit juices from Okayama Prefecture, including Shimizu white peaches, Muscat of Alexandria grapes, and Pione grapes.
It contains no flavorings or coloring, so with the first bite, the aroma of real fruit stands out, letting you fully savor the flavor of fruit in season.
Loaded with Okayama white peaches: <〈Premium Parfait with Okayama White Peaches〉
When you think of summer fruit in Okayama Prefecture, white peaches naturally come to mind.
We try the “Premium Parfait with Okayama White Peaches,” made with white peaches from Okayama Prefecture, for ¥1,500 and up (tax included).
At the time of our visit, it was made with one whole Shimizu white peach, the queen of white peaches.
This parfait is a taste of summer in Okayama, generously topped with precious Shimizu white peaches from Okayama Prefecture, which are available for only about two weeks.
In addition to the generous helping of Shimizu white peaches, the parfait contains:
- Japanese figs from Okayama Prefecture
- Shine Muscat grapes from Okayama Prefecture
- Pione grapes from Okayama Prefecture
- Kiwi fruit and banana
- Homemade chocolate mousse
- Homemade matcha mousse
- Homemade panna cotta
- Parlor Kudamono Komachi original soft serve
The fruit is delicious, of course, and the soft serve and homemade mousse are exceptional.
Beautiful peaches, peaches, and more peaches, arranged all around the parfait glass!
One bite of peach releases a sweet, refreshing aroma, and its astonishingly juicy flesh fills your mouth.
There are around 30 varieties of white peach, and the varieties change every two weeks each year. In some years, they say, the variety changes in as little as a week.
The main fruit in the parfait changes with the season, from white peaches and golden peaches to figs and strawberries.
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Tea made with lavish amounts of fresh fruit
This is the chef’s recommended “Seasonal Fresh Fruit Tea,” ¥600 (tax included).
The teapot is filled with lots of fresh fruit. How luxurious!
It’s generously filled with white peaches, figs, apples, kiwi fruit, and more.
The sweet, honey-like aroma of the fruit wafts gently upward with the steam.
The tea is a beautiful golden color. As it’s poured into the cup, a gorgeous aroma unfolds like flower petals…!
Each cup offers the fruit’s gentle sweetness and tartness, along with its rich flavor.
A colorful delight! <〈Pancakes with Seasonal Fruit〉
We also recommend the “Pancakes with Seasonal Fruit” for ¥1,000 (tax included), alongside the fruit tea.
The red of the figs, green of the muscat grapes, and orange of the mandarins make for such a vivid display that just looking at it gets you excited.
These pancakes are generously topped with fruit of different textures and flavors, making every bite more enjoyable.
As you eat, it feels as though happiness is filling both your stomach and your heart.
The pancakes are topped with the following fruits:
- Shimizu white peaches from Okayama Prefecture
- Shine Muscat grapes from Okayama Prefecture
- Pione grapes from Okayama Prefecture
- Japanese figs from Okayama Prefecture
- Ashimori melons from Okayama Prefecture
- Red-fleshed melons from Kumamoto Prefecture
- Apples
- Mandarins
- Bananas
- Kiwi fruit
The “Pancakes with Seasonal Fruit” always feature at least seven kinds of fruit. The selection changes with the seasons.
There are also fluffy, chewy pancakes filled with homemade custard.
The custard cream, also used in the fruit sandwiches, is not too sweet and pairs perfectly with the fruit.
How about enjoying tea in the GARDEN seating area while feeling the refreshing breeze?
Parlor Kudamono Komachi’s signature item: <〈Fresh Fruit Soft Serve〉
Parlor Kudamono Komachi’s signature “Fresh Fruit Soft Serve” is also available to take away.
They say the soft serve was developed out of a spirit of hospitality, so that “people who visit outside the white peach season can also experience the taste of Shimizu white peaches.”
This soft serve captures all the aroma, sweetness, and flavor of Shimizu white peaches, and it’s my top recommendation for fans of Parlor Kudamono Komachi.
Enjoy a blissful moment with fruit from Okayama Prefecture: “Parlor Kudamono Komachi”
“Parlor Kudamono Komachi” offers a tranquil bamboo garden and beautiful seasonal fruit.
Taking a break from the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy delicious soft-serve ice cream and parfaits is truly a moment of bliss.
During this visit, I was able to go to the shop for the first time during the Shimizu Hakuto peach season, and I was moved to say from the bottom of my heart, “I’m so glad I live in Okayama!”
At the sister shop, “Kudamono Komachi Soft-Serve Parlor ,” you can get takeout, while at “Parlor Kudamono Komachi,” you can enjoy the GARDEN seating. Both offer wonderful fruit desserts.
It made me realize once again that I want as many people as possible to taste the exceptionally delicious fruit grown in Okayama Prefecture.
Parlor Kudamono Komachi Information
| Name | Parlor Kudamono Komachi |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-4-22 Chuo, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, 1st floor, East Building, Kurashiki Yoimachi GARDEN |
| Contact | 086‐425‐7733 |
| Parking | None |
| Hours | 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (Hours temporarily shortened due to COVID-19 measures. Normally open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) |
| Closed | Monday Open if Monday is a public holiday; closed the following day instead |
| Payment methods |
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| Reservations | Accepted |
| Seating | 50 seats (indoor seating, GARDEN seating, tatami seating, etc.) |
| Smoking | Entirely non-smoking |
| Restrooms | Western-style toilet |
| Website | Parlor Kudamono Komachi |
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