Enza Café is the perfect place to refresh yourself en route to the Snow Monkey Park. The cafe is surrounded by the beautiful forests of Northern Nagano and provides the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy the variety of Japan’s four seasons. With indoor seating, terrace seating, and a to-go window for orders on the fly, Enza Cafe is ready to help you make the best of your trip to the Monkey Park.

The food selection is wide, with popular items including ramen, pizza, apple pies, and more! Open every day of the week from 09:30 – 17:00 April through November, and 08:30 – 18:00 December through March,

— Where is Enza Cafe?

— What is on the Menu at Enza Cafe?

— Seating Arrangements and Interior Atmosphere

— Snow Monkey Goods and Gifts

Receive a warm welcome from Enza’s friendly staff and take a seat at Enza’s tables to have one of their signature coffees or apple juices, or make use of the free WiFi while waiting for the bus that will take you to your destination.

WHERE IS ENZA CAFE?

Enza Cafe, situated immediately in front of the entrance to the Snow Monkey Park Trail, is located around 35KM / 50-minutes to the north-east of central Nagano City. Serving delicious meals and drinks to travelers visiting the Monkey Park, Enza is a great place to stop in to rest before or after visiting the park. When heading to the Enza Cafe using public transport, it will be easiest to do so from Nagano Station, from where an express bus runs directly to Kanbayashi Onsen – where the cafe is located – or alternatively, you can take the Nagano Dentetsu railway to Yudanaka Station – the nearest train station to the Cafe and Monkey Park – and from there, take a local bus to the Snow Monkey Park Bus Stop. Both options take around 50 to 55-minutes in total to get here. The cafe is located in the small hot spring village of Kanbayashi Onsen, which itself is located in the wider region of Yamanouchi – a region including the park, multiple hot spring villages, Shiga Kogen Ski Resort, the smaller ski resorts of Kita-Shiga Kogen and Joshinetsu Kogen National Park.

WHAT IS ON THE MENU AT ENZA CAFE?

Offering a casual atmosphere, Enza serves food that everyone of any age can enjoy. With Ramen, Pizza, and Fried Chicken along with sides such as fried potatoes on offer, you will be sure to find something to your liking. Seating is available both inside and outside, so your meal can be enjoyed no matter the weather.

Perfect to warm up after a day out in the cold, Enza’s ramen is beloved for it’s ability to warm your body and your mood with its signature broth. With a few different varieties and toppings available, you can choose the style which best suits your tongue.

If you are craving for some different flavors, Enza has that covered too – with a twist! On offer is a special pizza that include local ingredients, such as mushrooms and vegetables, from Nagano Prefecture! Don’t miss out on some fries to round out the experience.

Enza also has dessert items such as sweet lattes and ice cream available. A standout is the apple flavored ice cream, utilizing the famous Shinshu Apples grown in the region.

Tipping the scale in favor of cuteness, the Monkey Marshmallow Latte will draw your eye with its adorable monkey shaped marshmallow before wooing your tongue with its great taste. This is truly a drink that you can try nowhere else!

Another perpetual favorite amongst those with a sweet tooth is Enza’s Apple Pie. As one of the largest apple producing regions in Japan, Nagano is famous for its apple based sweets and thus it comes as no surprise that apple pie is another one of the regions famous food items.

Fresh apple juice is also on sale for those who want to enjoy more of the bounty that Nagano’s fields produce. With pie, ice cream, and drinks available to go and able to be ordered outside through a window on the terrace, you can get your fill even while on the move.

Of course, Enza Cafe has even more menu items available than what has been listed above. With different seasonal offerings as well, there is truly something for everyone.

SEATING ARRANGEMENT AND INTERIOR ATMOSPHERE

Enza Cafe has a spacious and modern interior with a large number of tables, both indoors and out. Seating is possible for solo travelers, large groups, and even customers with pets! In winter, the inside is heated to a cozy temperature and the portions of the outside terrace seating are protected by plastic sheets from the wind, allowing you to enjoy some fresh air without becoming too cold.

Pictured above are the previously mentioned outdoor seating areas. The area in the left picture is open year round and heated in winter, while the patio on the right is open in the warmer months for guests to enjoy the scenery and forest air of Nagano.

For customers who have ordered a drink or dessert item at the to-go window, there is also a small area with tables, chairs, and hammocks available for use. Feel free to take a quick breather here before continuing on to your next destination!

SNOW MONKEY GOODS AND GIFTS

Want to bring the Snow Monkeys back home with you? While it would not be advisable to bring back a real monkey (of course!), it is possible to get something else to remind of your trip – Snow Monkey Merchandise! Enza Cafe has on offer a number of goods, including the little monkey pictured above.

In general, the Snow Monkey Resorts Info & Gift Shop located just up the hill from Enza Cafe, will be your best spot to visit for a variety of goods including monkey plushies, mug cups, t-shirts, candy, and more. However, the gift shop will be closed outside of the winter months, and so for that reason Enza Cafe will also be stocked with gifts for sale during that time.