Because of the severe cold weather, my body felt like ice while I was viewing Goryokaku. I craved something warm, so I walked toward Rokkatei (六花亭), which is located inside the garden. While I was familiar with the place, I was surprised by its great location. However, I was a bit disappointed.
It’s not actually inside the garden, and there is no door facing the garden! The only entrance is along the road, and it was hard to find… 🙁
The entrance is hidden by trees along the promenade.
This Rokkatei branch is spacious, and you can enjoy a beautiful view of Goryokaku garden through large windows. About two-thirds of the space is dedicated to a shop offering various Rokkatei products. While I recognized some items, they had a wide selection that I wasn’t familiar with. Many products can be purchased individually, so I tried several sweets since then. There are cakes in the refrigerator near the window.
The cafe area is located along the road. Water is available for free, and the tables are spaced comfortably, allowing me to enjoy my coffee break at a leisurely pace.
Although coffee used to be free until 2018, it now costs 300 yen, but refills are free.
The menu features cakes and other sweet treats, but they also serve meals. You can also enjoy Yukikon Cheese (雪こんチーズ) at the cafe!
You can choose your cake from the refrigerator as well.
On the menu: Beef stew, hayashi rice, takikomi gohan, and pancakes. The pancake butter is not just ordinary butter, but Marusei butter!
Yukikon cheese is made to order and must be eaten the same day. They recommend eating it within two hours. I enjoyed it with coffee (free refills). Although I initially planned to have just one cup, the staff offered me another after serving the guests next to me. So, I ended up having three cups of coffee! 🙂
This is Yukikon Cheese, which consists of creamy cheese sandwiched between biscuits from Yuki ya Konko (雪やこんこ). It’s essentially a giant Yuki ya Konko! If you love Yuki ya Konko, it’s a must-try when visiting Hokkaido. The cream was smooth and creamy, slightly cold, and the biscuit was crisp. I regret not ordering two pieces!
This is Cheese Souffle (チーズスフレ), I tried last time. Overall, the cakes are quite affordable. The Milk Tea was served in a cute teapot!
The cheese souffle was light and fluffy with a refreshing taste. I finished it quickly. As for the tea… it was just a simple tea bag. :p
I spent some time enjoying the white Goryokaku garden and had a lovely tea break. Afterward, I did a bit of shopping and left feeling satisfied.
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Name Rokkatei Goryokaku shop(六花亭 五稜郭店)
Open Daytime through evening
Reservation Unavailable
Credit card Available
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