Most people coming to Japan will have heard of the Maid Cafe phenomenon. Maid Cafes are shops where one can have a drink and a meal and enjoy the presence of ladies in cosplay. Generally, the costume of the women at the cafe will be one of a maid. They will treat the customers as masters and try to make them feel as at home as possible.

Going to a Maid Cafe has been a popular tourist activity for many years now. If you’re in Nagano and want to see one of these cafes, the Maid Cafe & Bar Rei is close to Nagano Station. This cafe serves soft drinks like cola and coffee, but also alcoholic beverages. There are three different all-you-can drink menus (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) for if you’re feeling thirsty.

You can also eat food like omurice shaped cutely like a maid and sing some karaoke. Interesting for those looking for a unique souvenir, you will get the opportunity to take a photo with your favorite maid for free.

Beware that having 1 drink every 30 minutes is obligatory.

It is a unique experience in Japan definitely not one to let go unchecked, so go have fun at Maid Cafe Rei