There is no nearest station to the famous temple Shodaiji, but if you take a bus, you can take the Keio bus from Chofu Station or Tsutsujigaoka Station on the Keio Line. There is also a bus from Mitaka Station on the JR line that stops at Shodaiji bus stop. There is a paid parking lot available for those who visit by car. I have visited the temple about 5-6 times, including writing reviews before. Today is a weekday and in the afternoon when most shops are closing, so there were not many people around. However, there seemed to be a group of tourists who arrived by bus and gathered at the Kitaro Tea House after visiting Shodaiji to shop for souvenirs. The shop also has a cafe space where you can enjoy items like "pear soft serve," which seems to be more popular. I bought the "Medama Oyaji Print Cookies" for 864 yen for a pack of 10. These cookies have the image of Medama Oyaji printed on them mechanically. The taste and texture of the cookies are okay, but the margarine (shortening) used in them gives a cheap sensation, so I personally would not buy them again.

Located in Motocho, Jofu City, Tokyo, this sweet shop and souvenir store is inspired by the famous manga "GeGeGe no Kitaro" and is situated in front of the ancient temple Shodaiji, established in 733 during the Nara period. It opened in 2003 and is easily accessible from Chofu Station and Tsutsujigaoka Station on the Keio Line, as well as Mitaka Station and Kichijoji Station on the Chuo/Sobu Line. It takes about 20 minutes on foot from my home or 5 minutes by car. I visit this place once or twice a year during my walks or strolls. On a hot and humid weekday with summer rain, I decided to stop by for something cold. Today, I ordered the Pear Soft Serve for 400 yen. The soft serve is made with 20th Century pear puree from Tottori, offering a refreshing balance of sweetness and acidity. It came with a cute "Oyaji Cookie" on top. This visit definitely helped me cool down a bit. #ForeheadSeries Shodaiji Soba New Side Story① #LocalSupport #Shodaiji #TempleTown #MotoSanDaishi #SecondHometown of Mizuki Shigeru #SoftServe #GeGeGe no Kitaro #JapaneseSweets #SweetShop #Sweets #Takeout #There is also a Kitaro Teahouse in Sakaiminato #100% chance of revisiting.

This is the famous Kitaro Tea House located in front of Jindaiji Temple. I visited after eating Jindaiji soba and paying a visit to the temple. I'm not a huge fan of Kitaro, but since it's a well-known character, I've watched the anime and know the characters, so I felt familiar and enjoyed it. I was looking for the café and found it at the back of the shop. They also sell soft serve ice cream outside which you can enjoy sitting inside in this hot weather, which was very much appreciated. The menu is designed like a comic book, which is fun. There are Kitaro goods all over the store. The soft serve ice cream from Oyama Milk has a cookie of Eyeball Father on top. The Kabe-Ore Jelly has coffee jelly shaped like walls. The store is self-service, but the staff is friendly, and you can easily immerse yourself in the world of Kitaro and have a fun time. If you visit Jindaiji Temple, I think it's worth stopping by this shop as well. Thank you for the meal.

I noticed the last order at 16:30 and hurried to eat soba before heading there. I got a little lost trying to find the cafe, but it was located in the back where they also sell souvenirs. The menu was placed within manga, which made it a bit hard to read, but I think it's a fun idea for fans. I had something like cream shiratama zenzai. It was a bit smaller than I expected from the photos, but the taste was delicious. The combination of shiratama, anko, and vanilla ice cream is always a winner. Plus, it was visually appealing and fun. Most shops were closed in the evening and there were few people around. I'd like to come back next time and explore in the morning with more energy.

I came back again to the Kitaro Tea House for takeout. The soft serve ice cream is delicious, but the real star here is the Jyakorokke (potato croquette). The freshly fried croquette, with its saltiness and the sweetness of the potato, is perfectly balanced. I always buy extra to eat on the spot plus take home 5 more. It's a favorite for everyone. After visiting the shrine or having soba noodles, be sure to try it out!

At the gate of Jindaiji Temple, there is a Kitaro Tea House. There is also a gallery on the second floor where you can enjoy for 100 yen. I purchased the Eyeball Man for 200 yen. While the soba shop near the gate of Jindaiji Temple sells soba manju, this is not soba manju. There was a notice at the storefront. Character-themed food is so cute that you can't help but buy it. It's just a regular manju, but it was delicious because it was freshly steamed. Thank you for the meal.

I always just come to buy goods, but this time I visited the cafe for the first time! (One woman and a father as the main customers) It was so cute that I chose anmitsu. My father also seemed happy. Not only does it look cute, but it also tastes delicious!! Haha, the anmitsu healed my tired heart from the long journey. After that, I bought souvenirs at the store. I was able to chat a little with the staff, and it became a good memory. I will come back again!!

Although I am not particularly a fan of GeGeGe no Kitaro, the restaurant is designed to be very enjoyable. The soft serve ice cream topped with an Oyaji cookie is visually appealing. They also sell merchandise, making it a great place for families with children.

I had a latte at the GeGeGe no Kitaro cafe. Neko Musume is so cute! I enjoyed a cute latte and took a short break. Honestly, I didn't have high expectations, but the latte was delicious. I was able to buy a lot of GeGeGe no Kitaro family souvenirs.

After visiting Jindaiji Temple, I suggested stopping by this interesting shop on the way back. What a fun place! We were talking about how we used to find GeGeGe no Kitaro's illustrations scary but now they're cute in the anime version. The shop is also adorable, perfect for kids to visit. There are clogs on the roof, and if you buy soft serve ice cream, you get an eyeball man cookie. And when you eat it, the spoon is shaped like a small shovel! Such attention to detail, haha. The soft serve ice cream I had was a mix and it was delicious. I even said it might be better than Crema Ice, but maybe I was exaggerating? No, you're not exaggerating at all. Oh, and the money exchange was also done with a small shovel! The car had Tottori license plates. This shop is full of unique touches. They also have interesting souvenirs like Japanese sake and merchandise. I wonder if my son has ever seen GeGeGe no Kitaro? Maybe not. After visiting Jindaiji Temple, I highly recommend stopping by here.

I visited the famous Kitaro Tea House for food hopping at Shindaiji Temple. The seasonal soft serve flavor was cherry blossom. It was a bit sherbet-like, but with plenty of soft cream. The spoon was made of cotton candy, making it a fun and enjoyable gourmet experience.

- Order Menu: "Man of the Day" and "Miso Oden with Painted Walls" - Impressions: Took a break at the Kitaro Tea House in front of Jindaiji Temple. Ordered the two food items that can be enjoyed while walking. There were Kitaro and Nezumi Otoko figures in front of the store, so of course, I took a photo with them! It was a fun store filled with a realistic feeling of entering the world of the anime. There is also a Kitaro Square in the nearby park, where other characters are gathered. Both adults and children were excited and having a great time.

Shigeru Mizuki lived in Chofu for 50 years and drew GeGeGe no Kitaro. The area around Fudaiji Temple, with its abundant greenery and flowing spring water, truly feels like a place where Kitaro and his friends would live. I enjoyed a Eyeball Father Cafe Latte and Eyeball Father Chestnut Zenzai at the Kitaro Tea House. The Kitaro anime brings back nostalgic memories. ❤️

It's a very charming atmosphere at the GeGeGe no Kitaro Cafe. The tables and chairs have yokai plushies sitting on them. I often stop by when taking a walk to Jindaiji Temple, and end up spending money on merchandise at the shop next door. You can also get soft serve ice cream and manju to go outside the shop, so it's a must-visit spot for GeGeGe no Kitaro fans on their way back from visiting the temple.

"GeGeGe no Kitaro" has been beloved by the Japanese for a long time. The underlying theme of the work is "coexistence with nature", expressing the coexistence of humans, yokai, birds, animals, insects, and all living creatures on Earth. In Chofu City, a green-rich area in Tokyo and the second hometown of Mizuki Shigeru, a wooden building over 60 years old called "Kitaro Tea House" has been recreated near Jindaiji Temple. It is a place where you can experience the world of GeGeGe no Kitaro. Mizuki Shigeru is an honorary citizen of Chofu City. There is a yokai shop, yokai cafe, yokai gallery, and it's a place where both children and adults can have fun. The yokai cafe menu includes dishes like Ittan Momen Tea House Sundae, Medama Oyaji's Chestnut Zenzai, Nurikabe's Miso Oden, GeGeGe Latte, and Yokai Cream Anmitsu. Characters like Medama Oyaji, Kitaro, and Nezumi Otoko are nostalgic and enjoyable. The second floor is a gallery with a lovely balcony for photography. The soba noodles at Jindaiji Temple are also delicious and famous. There are plenty of souvenirs to choose from, making the selection process enjoyable. TikTok Instagram @nanayakko"

Here is the entrance to Jindaiji Temple. It's been a long time since I last visited Jindaiji, so I decided to go to Kitaro Chaya. It feels a bit strange to be here like a tourist. However, this was my first time actually going into the cafe space at Kitaro Chaya. Usually, I just walk around Kitaro Chaya and eat soba, but this time I found the cafe space at the back and it was surprisingly empty, so I decided to go in. I tried the Medama Oyaji soft serve ice cream. I noticed that many people were eating outside instead of inside the cafe space. I thought the terrace area would have a nice atmosphere, but the cafe space itself was a wonderful homage to Shigeru Mizuki. I had limited time, so I quickly ate my soft serve ice cream and left, but it was a quite atmospheric cafe (or tea house)!!

"Adjacent to the original Shimadaya, in the midst of the soba restaurants in the Shibuya-like atmosphere of Jindaiji, there is a relaxed vibe where you can take a breather. Jindaiji, known as an adult playground, was bustling with bored children excitedly spotting yokai. It's a bit puzzling to see yokai in Jindaiji, but it seems to stem from the fact that the late Shigeru Mizuki lived in Chofu for half a century. The lush and mystical atmosphere of Jindaiji Temple, with its divine power, gives off a vibe that yokai might be lurking somewhere. After enjoying a meal at Shimadaya, I headed to the cafe space at the back of the shop for some dessert. The interior was filled with yokai goods, and there was even a spot outside for commemorative photos, attracting passersby. However, the items seemed a bit overpriced for tourists, and I couldn't help but chuckle. Nevertheless, if you view it as a concept shop, it can be quite enjoyable. The building itself is said to be 50 years old, and the vintage feel is genuine. Though the second floor is a gallery, it requires an additional fee. For dining in, you need to secure a seat first and then pay at the counter in the back. If you set up a sign, the staff will bring your order to your table. Unfortunately, the staff were just regular people, not yokai (I was secretly hoping for yokai cosplay). I ordered the Nuri Kabe Sundae, but the staff seemed puzzled, and later I realized I had actually said Nurikabe Sundae. Ah, this must be the work of a yokai. The appearance was cute, but the taste was average. Without the agar jelly and Eyeball Father's sablé, it would be just like any other sundae. Oh, the soft serve was delicious though. I assume the other menu items are similar, so enjoy the concept and atmosphere."

【2022/08/17】After having soba at Fukasudaiji Temple, I went to Kitaro Chaya for soft serve ice cream. They currently have a Twentieth Century Pear soft serve available. I chose a mix of pear and milk flavors. The pear soft serve was lighter and more refreshing than I had imagined, with a subtle hint of pear flavor. It brought back nostalgic memories of eating Twentieth Century Pears as a child. I had been hesitant to try pear soft serve before, but now I know it's a perfect summer flavor, so I'll definitely enjoy it without hesitation next time. (laughs) ("Bon Dance with Maron!?") 【2021/12/25】Lastly, I visited Kitaro Chaya. They accept PayPay payments inside, but it's cash only outside, so I happily paid in cash. I chose a mix of soft serve ice cream. The flavor of the season is strawberry, so I was in a good mood. The vanilla side is a rich milk soft serve, while the strawberry side is more like a sherbet, refreshing and light. When I was a child, I disliked strawberry-flavored snacks, but that was because they were artificially flavored. This one has a sweet and sour strawberry taste, and it's my favorite. I also bought three jakorokke as souvenirs. They are croquettes with plenty of small fish, a delicious snack to enjoy as is. ("Waiting at Fukasudaiji!") 【2021/08/15】Before heading back from Fukasudaiji Temple, I took a little break at Kitaro Chaya. It's been a while since I last used the indoor seating. This time, I ordered a lemon soda float for inside and jakorokke to go. A lovely blue lemon soda that makes you wonder how it came to be. The bright blue lemon slice in the glass stands out, almost like it's paying homage to Eyeball Father, don't you think? (^^;) It's refreshing with a hint of sweetness. The rich ice cream that touches the lemon soda turns into a crunchy sherbet-like texture, and I think this crunchiness is essential for cream soda floats. (laughs) While enjoying the lemon soda float, my jakorokke order was ready. Since the outdoor shop was closed today, they were taking orders inside. The crispy jakorokke with plenty of small fish is perfect for souvenirs, so if you haven't tried it yet, be sure to do so! ("Welcome back!")

After eating my fill of soba at "Tamon," I came to "Kitaro Tea House" seeking something sweet. They sell GeGeGe no Kitaro goods and manga books, so it's fun to look around. To order at the dessert section in the back: Secure a seat yourself, then go place your order. Water and towels are self-service. Options include: - Yokai Matcha Shaved Ice (600 yen) - Yokai Cream Anmitsu (600 yen) Pay at the counter, and they will bring your order to your table. The fluffy shaved ice topped with azuki beans is not too sweet and has an elegant taste. When you eat it with the matcha ice, the heat just melts away. It's so refreshing to have ice on a hot day. By the time I finished eating, the sweat had dried up. I wanted to look around the store more, but my husband started worrying about the car, so we left the shop in a hurry.