A cafe called “ASHIYA cafe supported by NESCAFE” opened on April 1 inside Ashiya City Hall, just south of Hanshin Ashiya Station.
Here it is ↓
Go in through the city hall entrance and head left, and you’ll find it right away.
You can also enter directly from outside the city hall building.
There’s also terrace seating, which should be really nice in the coming season.
Here it is on the map ↓
The address is 7-6 Seido-cho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, inside Ashiya City Hall.
Nearby information for “ASHIYA cafe supported by NESCAFE”
The building on the right in the photo is city hall, and if you head farther back (south), you’ll reach National Route 43.
If you go the opposite way (north), you’ll arrive at Hanshin Ashiya Station.
If you leave the cafe from the terrace side and continue straight ahead, you’ll come to Seido Elementary School.
Store information for “ASHIYA cafe supported by NESCAFE”
You can enjoy NESCAFE coffee, cocoa, matcha lattes, hot milk, tea, and more.
They also had food items such as baked donuts, sandwiches, and cheesecake.
Next to the register, they also had KitKats, the classic Nestlé treat.
“ASHIYA cafe” was opened by Nestlé Japan in partnership with Ashiya City as a commemorative project for the 80th anniversary of Ashiya’s municipal incorporation.
Another purpose of the cafe is to provide employment opportunities for people with disabilities, and staff members include people with disabilities employed by the nonprofit organization Hosanna House.
Final thoughts
Since it’s inside city hall, it doesn’t really stand out much from the outside, but once you go in, it’s stylish, not too crowded, and very comfortable. It seems like a perfect place to take a break while walking along the Ashiya River!
