Cherry's Spoon: Coffee and Cake in a Former Kimono Shop
A cafe in a former kimono shop, with tatami seating, a garden view, espresso drinks and a menu listed in English.
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Cherry's Spoon occupies a former kimono shop on Nishi-terabayashicho, on the Naramachi side of central Nara. From the street, the draw is not only the coffee: the Nara Prefecture travel directory describes a traditional garden, tatami seating and cushions made with vintage kimono fabric. Recent visitor notes describe coffee and cakes, while the venue listing presents simple cafe food with an Italian influence. It is a useful stop after walking the old merchant quarter, but published hours and payment information differ across listings. Check the operator-linked Instagram account or call before setting out, and carry cash as a fallback.
A former kimono shop with a garden-side room
Visit Nara describes the cafe as being in an old kimono store. Low tables on tatami and cushions covered in vintage kimono fabrics connect the room's present use with the building's textile past; a traditional garden is another part of the visit. The setting is more intimate than a street-facing counter cafe. MyNara has not inspected the building or confirmed its construction date, so this guide does not assign an age or specific merchant history to the property.
Coffee, cake and light cafe food
The prefectural directory highlights espresso coffee and simple food with an Italian twist, and tags the venue for lunch and an English menu. A visitor report from September 2026 mentions lemon-yogurt cake and a cafe latte; that is one reported order, not a promise that the item remains available. Menus and daily stock can change, so use the current menu or ask staff about ingredients, portion sizes and allergens before ordering.
A slower pause in Naramachi
The combination of a tatami room and garden view makes this a natural place to slow down after exploring Naramachi's narrow lanes and historic merchant houses. Nara Prefecture lists Cherry's Spoon in its 2021 Kirei na Nara landscape award, in the public-vote 'Minna de ii ne!' category. That recognition concerns the business's sign/design as part of the townscape; it is not a restaurant review or a guarantee about today's menu. The prefectural directory lists 35 seats, while the current Tabelog venue record lists 25. Seating arrangements are therefore not stable across sources; call ahead if you are visiting as a group or need a particular type of seat. Rabbit motifs and latte art are noted by venue and visitor listings, but specific designs are not guaranteed.
Verify the schedule and payment method
Visit Nara lists 11:30–19:00 with last orders at 18:30 and Thursday closure. Tabelog's venue record instead lists 11:00–18:30 and also names Thursday as the regular day off. Visit Nara says cash only, while Tabelog says cards are not accepted but electronic money is; because payment information conflicts, bring cash and check the operator's latest notice. Reservations may be possible by phone according to Tabelog, but availability and group arrangements should be confirmed directly.
Walk from the station through the old town
Visit Nara estimates a nine-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. The address is 26 Nishi-terabayashicho, close to the southern end of the Mochiidono shopping area and the approach to Naramachi. Expect a walk through busy shopping streets and narrower lanes rather than a direct station-front entrance. No dedicated parking is listed in the venue record; use public transport or a paid car park and check its location and hours independently.
A few practical points before ordering
The official directory identifies an English menu, which can make the food choice easier for international visitors; it does not confirm spoken English service. Ask about allergens and dietary restrictions directly, since menu translations do not establish kitchen cross-contact practices. The cafe is in a historic-style building with tatami seating; step-free access, chair seating on request and accessible toilet provision were not verified. Contact the cafe before visiting if any of these affect your plans.
What to look for
A distinctive garden-side interior in a former kimono shop
Espresso drinks, cakes and simple cafe food with an English menu listed by Visit Nara
A calm sit-down stop between Naramachi lanes and central Nara shopping streets
Photo notes
The garden and kimono-textile details are part of the cafe's published description, but MyNara has no permission to reuse its photos or customer images. Ask staff before photographing the interior or garden, and do not include other guests without consent. Commercial photography or filming should be cleared with the operator in advance.
SEASONAL CALENDAR
Events connected with Cherry's Spoon: Coffee and Cake in a Former Kimono Shop
These records are shared with MyNara’s event calendar, so dates and notices have one source. Recurring patterns are not confirmed dated editions; check the organizer’s latest guidance.
20th Arukunara Central Nara Stamp Rally (2026)
The 20th Arukunara campaign invites visitors to explore eight shopping streets between Kintetsu Nara and JR Nara. The official 2026 participant list names registered MyNara stops including Hotel New Wakasa, Kasuga Hotel, Hotel OBANA, Hotel Nikko Nara, Nara Washington Hotel Plaza, Asukaso, Sarusawa Pond Yoshidaya, Nara Guesthouse 3F, Kakinoha-zushi Tanaka, Cafe Fluke, Umasshu, Com Ngon, Sakura Burger, Kamaiki, Yamazakiya, Genkishin, Manshodo, Shubo Aya, Hiyori, Mafu Okai, Nakatanido, Mentoan, Nara Izumi Yusai, Manmando, Kaki no Senmon, Yatagarasu, Isshindo, Konjaku Kimono Akio, Salon Naramachi, Bambuno, Cherry's Spoon and LAMP BAR. A stamp is earned only when using a participating shop's service, buying something or dining there, while a stay earns two. Collect three stamps in the campaign booklet for one no-blank draw, up to three draws per booklet. The organizer lists more than 420 points and one booklet per person. The prize-draw goal is in front of Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten Sanjo on Sanjo-dori; it is not one of the Higashimuki shop venues. Confirm the official point list and each shop's opening before visiting. The 2026 edition ends November 9; no 2027 dates are confirmed.
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Sources & editorial status
Original MyNara draft based on the linked sources. Sources reviewed 20 October 2026. Opening arrangements, prices and offers may change; use the operator's current information before travelling.
- Visit Nara (Nara Prefecture) — venue description, English menu, access, hours, payment and contact; last updated 28 November 2025
- Cherry's Spoon — operator-linked Instagram account for current notices
- Tabelog — current venue details and a September 2026 visitor report; user-submitted details may change
- Nara Prefecture — Cherry's Spoon recognized in its local landscape design awards
- Kintetsu — 2025 Naramachi area map for planning the surrounding walk