Do you like birds No, not the story of chicken wings and yakitori, but the story of birds flapping in the sky. Including familiar chickens that can be seen in elementary school breeding sheds, Java sparrows that are also popular as pets, parakeets, hawks with attractive sharp eyes, and cute owls that tilt their heads.
There are several cafes in Tokyo where you can meet such birds. This time
, I picked up three particularly recommended shops from them and actually went there.
■ Cute ♪ A classic cafe full of
Kotori Cafe Omotesando is an 8- or 9-minute walk from Omotesando Station. It is a shop where you can enjoy sweets and dishes with cute bird motifs while looking at the cute little birds.
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2019/07/02 postscript : "Kotori Cafe Omotesando" is currently relocated to Ueno. → Kotori Cafe Ueno Main Store Address: 1-8-6 Uenosakuragi, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
The tension rises to the appearance of a small house that appears in a picture book.
I was the only customer, probably because I headed right after the store opened on weekdays. Including the sale of bird goods, the shelves where books related to birds are collected, and the bird's headgear, the
inside of the store is all about birds! The space was irresistible for bird lovers.
Bird motifs here and there
Bird goods are also sold next to the cash register
Shelves lined with books about birds and mysterious bird headgear
After a while, I ordered the
"Kotori Omurice Lunch Set" (1,000 yen plus tax), the
"Cockatiel Cake" (single item: 800 yen plus tax), and the
"Mofumofu Room with Birds" participation ticket (500 yen plus tax).
Since I got permission to shoot, I decided to look around the birds until the food came. In some breeding spaces inside the store, budgerigars, jumbo budgerigars, cockatiels, rosy-faced lovebirds, canaries and various small birds were free to play and feed.
Three good friends who have been acting together for a long time
Jumbo budgerigar and budgerigar from the left
Is it something you care about?
Everyone is spending time with each other without fighting
Hot couple of Koza Kleinko
Koza Kleinko has a strong affection for partners and is also called "lovebird"
The food arrived in about 15 minutes. The lunch set includes omelet rice, consomme soup, and a drink of your choice. It is a special set limited to 11:00 to 14:00 on weekdays.
Lunch set (with drink and soup)
The illustration of the bird drawn in ketchup and the footprints that continue on the plate are too cute ...! The eggs are baked well and are the right size for a light lunch.
Cuteness hesitating to eat (but eat)
Ketchup price is also tightly packed
A little bird in a glass of drink!
The dessert cockatiel cake is
brought to the table by a clerk in a birdcage. The art is fine!
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Return the birdcage when the shooting is over! An almond tart with strawberry mousse containing Franboise flesh in almond milk mousse, with a sweet and sour flavor that fills your mouth. I ate while staring back at my cute face.
After the meal, enjoy the contact time. Read the Mofumofu rules firmly and select two small birds you want to touch. You can flirt with your favorite bird for 5 minutes while following the instructions of the clerk (up to 2 birds can be touched regardless of the number of people, up to 3 people can enter at once).
The author came into contact with the "Hull" of the Java sparrow
Charm point is dyed cheeks
The "Mofumofu Room"
can be experienced free of charge only every Thursday ( except holidays). Why don't you be healed by a lovely little bird at Kotori Cafe Omotesando, a bird-loving paradise?
■ Kotori Cafe Omotesando Address: 6-3-7 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
page In addition, there is also a cafe where you can meet hawks !?
■ Enjoy a delicious curry while looking at the hawk
About a 15-minute walk from Kichijoji Station,
"Falconer Chaya" near Inokashira Park is a
falconer cafe run by a falconer . You can enjoy authentic food while looking at the hawk.
Music box-like BGM is played at a modest volume in the calm atmosphere. No matter where you look, you can see the portrait of a hawk and the TV showing a video about the hawk. In addition, goods necessary for breeding were also sold.
The hawks are spending time in the hut that separates the cafe space from the wall. It is possible to take pictures and videos from the front of the glass without using a flash. I was stared back at my sharp eyes and was shocked for a moment, but when I looked closely, some children had adorable faces. I enjoyed the observation quietly so as not to stress the hawks.
Look at this dignified profile
Suddenly and violently started headbanging
Casual gestures, everything becomes a picture
A glimpse of loveliness in dignity
I was staring at it when I noticed it (maybe I was being targeted ...?)
The author's favorite bird was this child next to the cash register
Small compared to others but already an adult bird
recommended by the owner.
It is a curry named after "Harris Hawk" which is a kind of bird of prey.
This is
insanely good! With a deep taste, you can feel the taste of meat, the sweetness of vegetables, and the richness of spices. Watch the hawk while entwining the hot roux with the plumply cooked white rice. Something ... luxury ...
In a calm atmosphere, you can relax and enjoy the delicious curry with the occasional hawk flapping sound as BGM. "Hawk Takumi Chaya" is recommended not only for hawk lovers but also for adult dates. After taking a walk in Inokashira Park, there may be a date course to stop by here.
■ Takasho Chaya Address: 1-11-8 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka City, Tokyo
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■ For those who want to interact with each other
Owlpark, which is a 3- to 4-minute walk from the west exit of JR Ikebukuro Station, is an owl cafe recommended for those who
want to see as much as they want! The red torii is a landmark
Admission is 1,200 yen for adults (tax included, same below), and the
time is unlimited! You can also
experience feeding owls for 200 yen.
Although it is an owl "cafe", there is no meal menu for people!
Food and drink are offered only by vending machines . The only one is "chicken fillet" for owls. In a sense, a cafe for owls ...?
Haru-chan from Sabaku Konohazuku welcomes you at the entrance. I am monitoring the vicinity of the entrance while rolling my round eyes.
I was faced with "What did you come to?"
Hull "Staff, you're a customer"
Hull "If you touch it, be careful"
First of all, from the feeding experience. I think that it is a type that picks up a piece of meat with tweezers and brings it in front of the face,
but you can enjoy how the owl flies to here. Follow the staff's instructions, stretch your gloved arm and shake a piece of meat ...
A hybrid barn owl that flies with great momentum! Powerful! I'm a little scared!
Of course, the remaining pieces of meat can be given directly with tweezers. The owl that appeals "Give me food!" While moving my head is the
most cute .
Human favorite
hybrid Barn Owl brother of Leo and Sakura, at any moment, "Hohhohho, eagle live long ... in the forest" to the
Baron of the Ural owl with Toka a say out likely dignity,
of good friends trio of
Barn Owl in Rin Lucky ,
Sarah of the Susuga Barn Owl and unique owls are lined up. Since it is stated on the introduction card whether it is possible to touch or put it on hand, make sure to check it carefully before touching.
Brothers of Hybrid Barn Owls
People like it and jump on their shoulders to spoil it
The smallest in the store
Because the eyes are cute
I was blown away when I called "Hina-chan ♪" ...
Genie Marble-like eyes of the Northern White-faced Owl
Genie can be hand-held Pose decided by the staff's "Good face ~!"
The eyes are really beautiful
Owls speak better in children
I wonder if I was talking so hard
Also, depending on the time,
you can interact with the hedgehog! You can hold it with your gloved hands. Even though it is round and round like a rice cake, the
hedgehog is firm and hard .
Is it rice cake? Tekkomanmaru
Staff "When you get used to it, you can touch it with your bare hands"
A cute miracle from any angle of 360 degrees
If you want to ride or hug yourself, be
sure to tell the staff. It will check the physical condition and mood of the animal and teach you how to interact with it correctly.
"Owlpark" where you can interact with owls and hedgehogs for an unlimited amount of time. This store is recommended for those who value contact.
■ Owlpark Address: 3-30-11 Nishiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo Taikyo Flat Building 2F
3 bird cafes in Tokyo where you can meet and heal birds. Bird lovers and those who haven't touched birds so much will surely enjoy it.
Also, you may want to hug them or keep taking pictures because of their lovely appearance, but they are also creatures. Follow the staff's instructions and
love them with compassion so as not to put a lot of stress on them .
* Menus and services are as of the time of the interview.