Located in the northern hills of Awaji Island, Kozoraso Kissa Shokudou (instagram.com/kozorasou_kissa_syokudo) opened on February 20, 2026 as the renewed dining concept of the long-running “Mori no Oto” café operated by KOZORASOU, a company associated with Awaji Island’s café and lifestyle culture for nearly two decades. The café sits in the Kitayama area beside the antique and lifestyle shop “Nonkina Risu,” surrounded by wooded scenery and narrow rural roads that reinforce its secluded atmosphere. Awaji Island itself has no operating railway stations, so the closest rail access is on the mainland in Kobe, approximately 25 kilometers away, making the café primarily a destination reached by car or highway bus.

The café’s strongest attraction is the combination of restored traditional architecture and carefully curated natural surroundings. The exterior blends into the Awaji countryside with the understated appearance of a renovated rural property, while the interior combines timber finishes, soft natural light, handcrafted furnishings, and large windows overlooking the garden. Seating includes open dining areas, counter seats, and quieter private-style corners facing greenery, giving the space the atmosphere of a contemporary Japanese countryside retreat. The space is part of a wider lifestyle complex connected to crafts, accommodation, and slow living culture on the island.

The food and drink menu centers on seasonal Japanese-style set meals prepared with house-made koji and locally sourced Awaji Island vegetables. Lunch service features several rotating main dishes, including steamed shumai, seasonal preparations, and small side dishes designed around lightly seasoned ingredients and natural flavors. During café hours, the display counter offers baked sweets, cakes, muffins, and seasonal tarts, many of which are available for takeaway. Drinks focus on carefully brewed coffee, house blends, and tea service, with coffee positioned as an important part of the overall dining experience rather than a secondary menu item. The menu structure reflects the café’s emphasis on simple presentation, local produce, and slow dining rather than elaborate plating or large portions.

As part of the broader KOZORASOU brand on Awaji Island, Kozoraso Kissa Shokudou has established itself as a contemporary countryside café that combines regional dining, architectural restoration, and curated lifestyle culture in a single destination. Its appeal lies in the balance between rural simplicity and refined presentation, attracting visitors interested in Awaji Island’s slower-paced café culture and locally focused food scene.