Nose, Osaka, Japan｜ほんたき寺巣

Situated 1 hour north of Osaka Umeda, is a little cafe hidden within a Buddhist temple area. I got here at 3 and the food was all sold out. However, just the coffee drinks and drinks are more than enough to enjoy the atmosphere. Highly recommended to people that like cafes and like a peaceful setting. I really wished the curry and rice dish was not sold it. The curry rice from the couple next to us smells so good.

On Saturday, October 14, 2023, I visited the cafe on a motorcycle for the stamp rally. Although it is a Nichiren sect temple, it has a torii gate, making it a cafe with a mysterious atmosphere and a great view towards Nose town. Perhaps because the weather was bad, it was after 12:00, but I was the only one who had to wait a few minutes to be seated. I ordered a set of hot coffee and cake, but it must be my charm that I forgot about it until the male staff member pointed out the 100 yen discount on the set menu at checkout. The total cost was 1,100 yen. I would like to discuss bikes with the friendly store clerk next time. It seems like you can ride a motorcycle up to the side of the store, but it seems like it's quite a steep slope, so I thought I'd refrain from using a large motorcycle.

It is located next to Hontaki-dera Temple. There is a parking lot right next to it, but the dirt road is narrow and has sharp edges, so even motorcycles will have to turn around. It's also a bike temple, so there are a lot of bikers. Since you will be eating and drinking on the terrace, it is not recommended on rainy days. The recommended dish is curry, but due to time constraints I had coffee. Rather than enjoying the scenery, I spent my time relaxing in the mountains. I think that's what it feels like. I think the exhaust sound of a motorcycle coming up from a distance is also good. There is a bike storage area, but there are no guardrails and the cliff side is slightly sloped, so you need to be careful when maneuvering around it.