Katori, Chiba, Japan｜Cafe Chibuan INOU

They said it wasn't until after he turned 50 that he had the idea of accomplishing a great achievement that would leave his name in history. 250 years ago, Ino Tadataka surveyed all of Japan and created the first accurate map. And now we privately visited their 17th generation's head of the maiden house 500 years ago and listened to their story. Abeno Seimei came here to measure geography with feng shui or onmyōdō 1,000 years ago. Mito Mitsukuni and the Tokugawa Shogunate visited during the Edo period. Sawaran was defeated by Shizuoka (where the Kawai musical instruments are today). In subjectivity, objectivity, and spectatorship. The outside world seen from the inside is very different from the inside world seen from the outside. Relationship between the viewer and the seen, such as between birds and bird watchers. We've heard many unknown stories that defy historical definitions and common knowledge.

This is a rare coffee shop in Sawara that has terrace seats where you can smoke. You can relax in the cafe while listening to the sound of water from the Jar Jar Bridge outside. The price is ¥550 for iced coffee.

Well, after lunch, there was still time until the bus to the Ayame Festival. I stopped by Sakupoan Inou-san for a short break. It is said to be run by a descendant of Tadataka Ino. The coffee shop has a retro feel but is clean, and the freshly ground coffee has a nice aroma, a little acidity, and a deep richness that I like. The fatigue from walking along the river will be healed. The owner was also friendly and gave me a sightseeing map of Sawara and explained the highlights. They also have matcha and shiruko (shiruko), making it a soothing spot for men and women of all ages. I will visit you again when I come to Sawara.