Gallery Poppo serves as a sanctuary for weary hikers and city dwellers looking for an escape to nature. Located in Okutama, the idyllic cafe is around 2 hours from the Tokyo central. The travel time it requires may be long, but the journey is well worth it.
Cozy Atmosphere
Before you can enter Gallery Poppo, you must take off your shoes. As you put on room slippers, remember to take a number tag. You will need this to order food and drinks.
Inside, there are only counter seats available, all facing the windows. Seating is limited in Gallery Poppo; it’s ideal for solo diners or pairs. I would even say that a group of three is a stretch.
There are only two people who work in the cafe, too: a cook and a server. This means that service is pretty slow, but this cafe was not made for people in a hurry. This is a cafe where you take your time, be pensive, or have a heart-to-heart talk. In fact, it’s quite hard to feel tense or anxious when you’re inside. The atmosphere just melts all your worries away.
Looking out the window, you’ll find a captivating view of Hatonosu Ravine. The blue waters calm the soul and the leaves swaying as the wind rushes past put you in a reflective mood. The scene is also beautiful in fall when the leaves change colors.
Hearty Meals
The owner of Gallery Poppo uses local vegetables in preparing dishes as much as possible. The coffee is also fair trade organic.
| Lunch | |
|---|---|
| Healthy Lunch | ¥1,200 |
| Curry | ¥1,250 |
| Pizza toast | ¥1,250 |
| Drink set | +¥300 |
| Dessert | |
| Matcha ice cream | ¥600 |
| Choco banana cake | ¥450 |
| Tofu cheesecake | ¥450 |
| Kabocha cake | ¥450 |
| Drinks | |
| Coffee | ¥500 |
| Organic tea | ¥600 |
| Fruit juice | ¥600 |
| Alcohol | |
| Junmai sake with appetizers | ¥1,100 |
| Suntory Premium Malt | ¥550 |
| Ebisu beer | ¥750 |
How to Get to Gallery Poppo
Gallery Poppo (ギャラリーぽっぽ, Gyararī Poppo)
7-minute walk from JR Hatonosu Station, Ome Line
10:00 to 17:00 (16:00 from Dec to Feb)
Closed on Wednesdays
Nearby Attractions: Hatonosu Valley, Shiromaru Dam
Check out other things to do in Okutama here. For more of Tokyo’s fall foliage spots, see this.
