Jiyu-tei Cafe and Teahouse

The environment of the cafe is really special, with a classical beauty. The coffee tastes very good. I tried the iced coffee, which tasted very good. It was very comfortable to relax here on a sunny afternoon.

I really like the decoration and design style here. It's great to order a cup of coffee and a small cake.

🍽 The first Western restaurant run by Japanese in Japanese history At the end of the Edo period, the owner, Mr. Kusano Takekichi, learned cooking skills from a Dutch chef in Dejima, Nagasaki (the only "window" open to Europe during Japan's isolation period). Later, his cuisine was loved by Dutch Ambassador David. After completing his studies, he opened the "Jiyu Tei Tea House" in front of Irabayashi Shrine in Nagasaki, becoming the first Western restaurant opened by a Japanese chef in Japan. At that time, the menu of Jiyu Tei included steak, curry rice, coffee, sponge cake, etc., and there was a sentence "Sanju for one person, no more than 6 people, make an appointment one day in advance". Sanju is equivalent to about 13,000 yen today. In an era when there were no telephones, it must have been difficult to make an appointment one day in advance. However, Jiyu Tei's business has always been very hot. In 1879, the current building was newly built in the city's Mamachi. As a famous Western restaurant in Nagasaki, the president of the United States, generals and other guests from various countries have visited. This building was also used as a prosecutor's dormitory, but in 1879, it was moved to the mountain with the first phase of the relocation and restoration project of Glover Garden. Today, the interior decoration of the Liberty Pavilion retains its original appearance. Sitting by the window, you can enjoy the view of Nagasaki Port while tasting the handmade coffee extracted 24 hours a day. You can experience the afternoon tea of ​​the rich in that era for only 700 yen. 🚗Transportation strategy: This store is located in the famous tourist attraction "Glover Garden". Take the streetcar (towards Sofukuji) to [Shinchi Chinatown] in front of JR Nagasaki Station, transfer to the tram (towards Ishibashi) to [Oura Catholic Church], and walk for 7 minutes. 🕙Business hours: 9:00-17:30

One of the reasons to come to Glover Park is for the Freedom Pavilion. The old wooden building has a creaking sound when walking on the stairs. The dim light of the old-fashioned wall lamp on the wall exudes a hint of warmth. Looking out from the window, you can see the scenery of Nagasaki Port, the Goddess Bridge, and Nagasaki. The whole cafe is also like a work of art, so the taste of the coffee can be ignored, and it doesn’t matter if there is no Wi-Fi. Concentrate on appreciating the scenery outside. The coffee cups are very beautiful, with a classic combination of coffee saucers and coffee cups. If you like, you can buy a set to take away. If there is enough time, I really want to stay here quietly for an entire afternoon.