Kaneyo Art Cafe has a wood cabin feel and is filled with paintings, sculptures, books and natural light coming from all directions. (Jennessa Davey/Stars and Stripes)
A homey, comfortable cafe near Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, comes with ocean views, original art and a new menu every day.
The cozy Kaneyo Art Cafe is hidden in trees and bushes, right off Yokosuka Kaigan-dori, between Hashirimizusuigenchi Park and Hatayamazaki Park along the water.
The cafe has a wood cabin feel and is filled with paintings, sculptures, books and natural light coming from all directions.
The staff speak very little English, but it is not hard to communicate with them. The menu changes every day based on what fresh seafood is available.
On the day of my visit, the appetizer was a fresh seafood platter of tuna, mackerel and octopus sashimi. The fish was fresh and served on clean white plates.
Kaneyo Art Cafe's menu changes every day based on what fresh seafood is available. (Jennessa Davey/Stars and Stripes)
The day’s special was tempura vegetables and tempura local fish — octopus with a special sauce. The tempura was not overbearing and tasted fresh to complement the fresh vegetables and fresh octopus.
No worries if you don’t like seafood. Kaneyo also offers homemade personal pizzas options and a daily curry.
The cafe’s drink and dessert menu will keep you refreshed with fresh fruit juice and Hilo homemade ice cream.
The staff is very friendly and kind. This is a place to bring friends to hang out and spend time together on a nice day.
Kaneyo Art Cafe's staff speak very little English, but it is not hard to communicate with them. (Jennessa Davey/Stars and Stripes)
Kaneyo Art Cafe
Location: 1-6-4 Hashirimizu, Yokosuka, Kanagawa 239-0811
Hours: Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Closed on Mondays.
Prices: Most entrees cost between 1,200 yen and 1,518 yen, about $9 to $12. Drinks and ice cream vary between 440 yen and 935 yen. The café accepts cash, cards and Apple pay.
Dress: Casual
Directions: From Yokosuka Naval Base, follow Yokosuka Kaigan-dori road past Hashirimizusuigenchi Park and into a parking lot, turn left and continue to a dead end with trees and bushes and find the café.
Information: Phone: 046-841-9881; Instagram: @kaneyo_shokudou
