Rakugan Moroeya Nishichaya Karyo Ajiwai is a Kanazawa cafe for traditional Japanese wagashi and kakigori, with Tabelog 100 recognition in 2023.
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- Address
- 2 Chome-26-1, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 921-8031, Japan
- Phone
- +81 76-244-2424
- Website
- moroeya.co.jp
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Tabelog 100 #73 in 2023
Tabelog 100 placed Rakugan Moroeya Nishichaya Karyo Ajiwai at #73 with 3.7pts in 2023. The cafe sits at 2 Chome-26-1 in Kanazawa, so it reads as a targeted sweets stop in the city.
Rakugan and seasonal kakigori
Rakugan, seasonal kakigori, and a Japanese traditional sweets assortment define the order. The traditional Japanese wagashi and kakigori focus suits lunch or an all-day pause more than a broad savory meal.
Street scene and historic building
Street-scene setting combines with quiet, leisurely pacing and casual service, making it suited to conversation over a rushed itinerary. Rakugan Moroeya’s standalone, historic-building context adds a design-destination reason to linger.
At-a-Glance Comparison
Comparable venues by cuisine and price in the same metro.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rakugan Moroeya Nishichaya Karyo Ajiwai | Traditional Japanese wagashi & kakigori cafe | $ | , | Kanazawa |
| Shizenha Ramen Kagura | Natural additive‑free ramen | $$ | , | Kanazawa |
| Menya Taiga | Miso ramen specialty shop | $$ | , | Kanazawa |
| Hakuichi Higashiyama ten | Gold-leaf soft serve & Japanese café sweets | $ | , | Kanazawa |
| Kyo Gion Negiyaki Kona | Negiyaki and Teppanyaki | $$ | Kanazawa | |
| 料理 小松 | Traditional Kaiseki | , | , | Kanazawa |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Tabelog 100 #73 · No. 73
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe - WEST - 2023
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At a Glance
- Classic
- Cozy
- Well Known
- Quiet
- Solo
- Family
- Casual Hangout
- After Work
- Historic Building
- Standalone
- Design Destination
- Local Sourcing
- Street Scene
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- Friday
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- Saturday
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- Sunday
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
A small, calm sweets cafe in a renovated traditional teahouse, with a classic Japanese wagashi-shop feel, soft natural light, and a slow, nostalgic atmosphere that reflects the historic Nishi Chaya district.