A cafe and grocery shop called “Bell’s Market” opened on July 1 along the Yamate Kansen road in Laporte East, in front of JR Ashiya Station.
↑ The owner, Jonathan Gray, was out in front inviting people in. He was very friendly and kind!
↓ Here it is on the map
The address is 9-1 Oharacho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, Laporte East 1F.
Area around “Bell’s Market”
It’s located along Yamate Kansen, between “Ebisuyakoshohin” and “Eco Ring.”
If you head this way, to the west, you’ll find “Bar Raffinato,” “Mizuho Bank Ashiya Branch,” “Minato Bank Ashiya Ekimae Branch,” Ashiya Ekimae Post Office, and more.
If you go the other way, there are places like “Tekoya JR Ashiya Ekimae,” “CA ORGANIC ASHIYA”, and “Au Bon Sandwich Bigo”.
Across the street is the area around “Ashiya Toriyoshi,” a butcher shop in Laporte North, and “Morien,” a tea shop.
Menu at “Bell’s Market”
They offer an international menu, including Hawaiian, Mexican, and Italian dishes. Takeout is available too!
They also had seasonal homemade juices, including mulberry and shiso, as well as ice cream!
Inside the shop, they also sell imported foods and miscellaneous goods, including wine from film director Francis Ford Coppola and pasta from Gragnanesi.
Bell’s Market
Hours
10:00～18:00
Closed
Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and holidays (please contact the shop directly)
Address
9-1 Oharacho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, Laporte East 1F
Phone
090-9887-3300
Related links
Laporte shop introduction page
Instagram
(*Please check directly with the shop for the latest information on menu items, opening hours, etc.)
Final thoughts
The shop is run by Jonathan Gray from the United States and his Japanese wife Isuzu. Apparently, the name of the shop comes from Isuzu’s name!
On weekends, they also apparently run a cafe called “MISAKI CAFE” in Ako City.
We’ll share our thoughts after actually trying the menu in “Ashitsu Gourmet”!
