Kazenoeki

Visitors looking for OPAL yarn may find themselves lingering over the knitted samples and books, too. Kazenoeki is both a yarn shop and a bookshop, with new and second-hand titles, picture books, knitting books and knitting needles. One customer looking for sock yarn noted the wide range of types, colours and thicknesses, and said the staff helped with choosing. For anyone shopping for yarn, the knitted samples make it easier to imagine how a finished project might look. Another visitor appreciated the helpful guidance they received as a beginner learning to knit socks.

Rather than a café primarily for meals, Kazenoeki is a place to browse yarn and books with a drink on the side. There is space to eat in, and coffee is available. One customer reported paying 400 yen to use a table, with a drink included. Fees and offerings may change, so check when you visit.

The shop is on the 2 floor of Ebisuyā Supermarket in Demachi Masugata Shopping Street. It is compact and has stairs; one visitor reported that getting around with a pushchair was difficult. Opening hours are Thursday 11:00–16:00, Saturday 12:00–15:00, and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 13:00–17:00. It is closed on Sundays and accepts cash only.