5 En CAFE

5 En CAFE is in Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The cafe is located inside Choshuen, a sightseeing facility marking its 50th anniversary. It stands near the Rurikoji Five-Story Pagoda, a designated National Treasure of Japan. Mainly focused on takeout, it also offers space to eat and drink inside the sightseeing facility.

The signature menu item is Nomu Uiro, a drink made with uiro, a specialty Japanese sweet from Yamaguchi Prefecture. It has a sweet bean paste base and is known for its smooth, thick texture. If you mix in the whipped cream topping partway through, you can also enjoy a flavor similar to a Western-style dessert. The cafe also serves soft serve ice cream and ningyo-yaki shaped like Ouchi Ningyo, a traditional craft of Yamaguchi City. For food, it also offers Sho-chan Croquettes made by a popular local butcher shop.

The sightseeing facility Choshuen, where 5 En CAFE is located, also includes a Yamaguchi Prefecture specialty goods shop and the dining spot Kozan. Visitors can also try traditional craft experiences such as painting Ouchi Ningyo. It is an easy place to stop by while sightseeing.