I received a dark roast coffee called "Jukai" for 500 yen. It was very cold, so it warmed me up. It gets chilly on the mountain top after all (^◇^;) The weather was rainy, so the view was disappointing, but the Mikuni Pass Cafe was full and smelled of delicious curry. I want to try the curry next time!

I stopped by during my solo trip at the end of June. I had always been curious about the soft serve ice cream here for some reason, and finally had the opportunity to try it. The café on top of the pass had a great view, and I enjoyed the rich and flavorful soft serve while taking in the scenery. In short, it was incredibly delicious! I don't think there's anything better than this. It must be because the shop is located in the dairy kingdom. They must be using good fresh milk. It costs ¥400 including tax if you eat one inside the shop. Well, if it's a sunny and warm day, you would probably eat it outside. It was a sunny and warm day on that day too.

[September 8, 2022] Survey report. Letting out all the accumulated reviews at once! After enjoying a delicious lunch, headed to Mikuni Pass. Feeling thirsty, decided to take a short break. Arrived at 14:40. ■ Interior: Small, cozy shop. ■ Seating: 10 seats. ■ Staff: Male-female pair. Ordered items and reviews are as follows: ◆ Forest Blend (Deep Roast) ICED 500 yen, Rating: 4.0 Rich flavor with a nice acidity and a refreshing aftertaste. ◆ Caramel Latte ICED 550 yen, Rating: 4.0 Lovely sweetness of caramel. [Overall Impression] Delicious drinks and stunning view. Nothing to complain about!! The only regret was being too full to try the tempting curry. The aroma inside and outside the shop was amazing. Will save it for next time as a challenge.

Enjoyed a magnificent view at Kamikawa Sounkyo. Continuing further into Daisetsuzan National Park by car. It's a great road for driving. Riders are also speeding by. There is a nice cafe on the way to Obihiro. The cafe is called Mikuni Pass Cafe. It offers a fantastic view overlooking Daisetsuzan National Park. Although it was cloudy, the majestic nature was overwhelming. It must have been even more spectacular if it was sunny. Definitely want to come back here! I thought about having lunch at the cafe, but there were many people waiting. Maybe I'll just have their soft-serve ice cream to go. I ordered the strawberry soft-serve ice cream. They also put sauce on top. I chose strawberry sauce for the double strawberry option. The soft-serve ice cream is smooth and creamy, not too sweet, with a strong strawberry flavor and a sense of luxury. It's really delicious. Definitely worth trying. Having soft-serve ice cream amidst a stunning view is the best. Thank you for the meal.

You can enjoy freshly roasted coffee along with a spectacular view at a shop located next to the observation deck of the National Park Mikuni Pass, so there were a lot of people, especially bikers! Takeout is available with outdoor tables and chairs, and the price is about 50 yen cheaper, so takeout is the way to go. I tried both light and dark roasts and compared them. The light roast was fruity! They also offer syrup for the soft serve ice cream. I was very satisfied with this restaurant I wanted to visit.

During a touring trip, I made a stop at this cafe which looked stylish, but the exterior looked more like a mountain pass rest area so I almost passed by. Since I hadn't had lunch yet, I ordered the sausage curry and coffee (Forest Blend). The curry came with 5 different sausages for only 1,300 yen, which was a reasonable price. In addition to the sausages, it also came with fried potatoes and potato salad. The curry was on the sweeter side and didn't have any special flair. They provided cayenne pepper so you could add some heat if you wanted. The coffee seemed to have a lot of attention to detail with a wide variety of blends available. The further down the menu you went, the stronger the coffee seemed to be. The third one from the top was quite strong for me, as someone who usually likes Americano. Surrounded by stylish goods and the aroma of coffee, it was the perfect cafe to relax with a cup of coffee at the top of the pass.

I visited Taushubetsu River Bridge and then extended my trip to Mikuni Pass. Although I was hoping for a sea of clouds, it wasn't there, but I could see the bridge and the forest under the blue sky. Since I had some time before my next appointment, I decided to take a coffee break at a cafe on the pass that I had been curious about for a long time. The cafe was very stylish, and despite it being a weekday morning, two other groups of customers arrived soon after I did. The cafe is situated between the observation deck of Mikuni Pass and a public restroom, with no other eateries nearby, making it a convenient location. It was a really chic cafe that you wouldn't expect to find on a mountain pass. I believe the coffee I had was called "Komorebi Blend." It was delicious (550 yen).

It is a cafe located at Mikuni Pass. The croquette curry is delicious with plenty of finely chopped onions in the curry sauce and crispy croquettes. The dish comes with two croquettes, which is quite filling. The portion of the rice is also generous. The coffee is rich and delicious, served in a cute cup. I wanted to try the soft serve ice cream too, but I was already full. The drive to Mikuni Pass, with the autumn leaves and the Taushubetsu River Bridge, was amazing. I really like Mikuni Pass and would love to visit again! It's my favorite spot!

This is a cafe at Mikuni Pass Observatory. When I visited before, I ordered the "Jukai (Extremely Deep Roast)" that I was too scared to order last time. I waited outside for about 15 minutes? It took quite a while. I enjoyed it while driving in the car, but I couldn't really tell how deep it was, haha. It was delicious. I thought it would be difficult to drink because the name suggests a strong bitterness, but it was actually easy to drink. Maybe I just don't understand the meaning of deep roasting, haha. When passing through Mikuni Pass on a drive, be sure to stop by this cafe!

Mikuni Pass is a mountain pass located at the highest point on a national highway in Hokkaido. In front of you stand the iconic Nipesotsu and Upepesanke mountains of the Tokachi range, with a magnificent view of the expansive sea of trees below. I visited in September, so the green of the forest and the blue of the sky were incredibly beautiful. I can only imagine how stunning it must be during the autumn foliage season. Next to the Mikuni Pass Observatory parking lot is a charming café called "Touge no Café," designed like a log cabin. I had read a review by a fellow traveler and wanted to visit this café, and I'm so glad I did. The lovely couple who run the café create a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. I tried their homemade apple chiffon cake, which was exquisite. The caramelized apple topping was visually stunning, and the balance of bitterness and acidity in the cake was perfect for adult palates. The café latte with cute latte art was also delicious. The curry that other customers were enjoying looked tempting, so I'll definitely try it next time. Due to heavy snowfall, the café is closed during the winter season from mid-November to around April. I look forward to stopping by again during a drive in the future.

After three years, I visited Hokkaido again and returned to the Three Country Pass Cafe after three years. When I first visited three years ago in the summer, there was a tremendous downpour and I couldn't see anything. This time, the weather was perfect. It truly felt like a Hokkaido summer with the clear sky. The cafe was open, and on this hot day, I enjoyed a cold lemonade on the outdoor terrace. The refreshing acidity of the lemon helped relieve the fatigue from the drive. The packaging was cute and I liked it. When I mentioned to the staff that I had visited three years ago and it was raining heavily that day, they said, "Weather like today is rare. We haven't had this kind of weather recently." Well, lucky me! I enjoyed the view of the Three Country Pass while looking at my beloved car. Now, shall we head towards Kitami?

I thought there would be no place to eat after passing through Kamishihoro town on the way from Obihiro to Kitami until reaching Sounkyo. It would be difficult to find a place to eat in the opposite direction from Sounkyo when merging onto Route 39 to head towards Kitami. As I passed by the observation deck parking lot at Mikuni Pass, I saw warm light leaking from the windows of a guest house that doubled as a cafe. I had planned to keep driving, but I couldn't resist and ended up parking my car in the lot. Upon closer inspection, I noticed the word "Cafe." The cafe had a cozy atmosphere with a fireplace and stylish decor. However, the chairs seemed low or the tables high, giving me a slight discomfort at my height of 178cm. The coffee selection was varied, with each type clearly explained, making it easy to choose the coffee I wanted. I ordered the pork cutlet curry and coffee at "Komorebi." The pork cutlet was thick but tender enough to be cut with a spoon, and the breading was crispy. The curry sauce was slightly spicy, leaning towards medium heat. It was very delicious. The fried potatoes and potato salad that came with the meal were also tasty. It felt like a miracle to be able to eat such delicious food in such a remote place. The coffee had a pleasantly sweet and sour fruity taste, which was also very delicious. I imagine it must be challenging to maintain a business in such a location, but I hope this place continues to thrive. I would love to visit again when I drive around Mikuni Pass. I was very satisfied. Thank you. I will definitely be back.

A small café located at Sangoku Pass, which has become one of the tourist spots in Hokkaido. The road leading to this café has been selected as one of the top 100 roads in Japan. As you approach the pass, snow begins to fall, and even in May, this place is still hit by snowstorms. Many tourists' cars arrive one after another, but many of them just peek inside the café and leave. On the other hand, there are also customers who have reserved seats in advance. This café is small with only 2 table seats and 4 counter seats. The menu is extensive, offering about 5 types of coffee ranging from light to dark roast. Meals include noodles and curry, with various topping options available for the curry. I chose the sausage curry. Coffee is served after the meal. The curry is sweet and somewhat nostalgic, with a European twist. It's rare to have curry this sweet. It comes with plenty of 5 different sausages, each with a unique flavor. They are juicy and perfectly cooked. The rice portion is slightly more, so it's okay to leave a little. Adding cayenne pepper from the table enhances the flavor. I sip on the dark roast coffee while gazing at the snowstorm outside the window. It's a luxury to experience this in May. It's one of the few places where you can enjoy a luxurious moment in a snowy landscape.

The snow will cover the Sangoku Pass in a few weeks. I don't usually take this road, but I had some business ahead and decided to pass through after a long time. I stopped by a café on the way back. The temperature was 5 degrees colder, so I stopped to buy a coffee. It was so cold that I had to warm up with a hot drink. Today, I wonder how many people will agree with me?? If you think the photos look delicious, please click the "↓" button! ⇒ Try clicking it once! Ah, a break. The observation deck at Sangoku Pass. There is a shop adjacent to it. On this day, there was quite a bit of fog at Sangoku Pass, making it hard to see the other side. It seems like in the morning, it turns into a sea of clouds. I've never seen it though... It was only for takeout. It may have been due to the time or the season, but on this day, only takeout was available. Maybe it was close to closing time, so they only offered takeout. I found out that they do latte art and stuff when I looked it up. Each coffee has a name like... Komorebi (medium roast) Hidamari (medium dark roast) Mori no ka (dark roast) Jukai (extra dark roast) I didn't know how strong each one was, so I asked the staff. How strong is Mori no ka? It's quite strong... The end. Hmm, not the most pleasant response. I usually drink black coffee and don't like strong acidity, so when I mentioned that, they suggested the medium dark roast, and I went with that. If you were a traveler from out of town and wanted to have a nice experience on your trip, you might feel a bit... disappointed. Even locals might feel the same way... They had a stove burning. I really wanted to drink here. But it was closed. Too bad. But the stove was really warm. The temperature at that time was around 6 degrees. Is it usually this cold around here at this time of year? I asked... Yes. The end. I burst out laughing. The Hidamari coffee was quite light. It had little bitterness, no acidity, and was easy to drink. They ground the beans and brewed it right in front of me. Hmm, the coffee is delicious but... I wanted to leave a good memory since it's not a place I visit often. So, I found it. It's cold. Because it's cold, I wanted to eat ice cream. I don't usually eat it here, so I ordered one. It's 50 yen more inside the shop than outside. And they apparently give you a topping as a service. I chose vanilla chocolate soft serve, with vanilla topping. I hesitated between caramel and chocolate for the topping, but went with chocolate. It was good even without any topping. It was quite tall, about 6 swirls. The cone was waffle. It was a nice touch. The taste was delicious. The milk flavor was not very strong, the texture was smooth, not too sweet, and not too heavy on the palate. The chocolate flavor was good, and even without any topping, it was delicious. The waffle cone was crispy and had its own sweetness, which was also tasty. In Hokkaido, many places have a strong milk flavor, but here it was less... but still delicious. It was a soft serve with a unique taste that I had never tried before. However!!! It was cold, so cold! Thank you for the meal. ⇒ I want to see latte art being done inside the shop.

Coffee (Sunspot) 500 yen Enjoy hand-drip coffee with a superb view at a pass in Tokachi. The inside of the shop was full, so I ordered coffee to go. Even though it was September, the pass was very, very cold, so the warm coffee was blissful. The delicious smell of curry piqued my interest, so I want to try the curry next time.

I went to Sangoku Pass Cafe for the first time. It's located at the summit of Sangoku Pass, heading towards Sounkyo from Nukabira. I usually just pass by, so this was my first visit. The weather was great today, and there were many bikers around. I planned to drink inside the cafe, but it seemed full, so I opted for a takeout. I ordered the "Mori no Ka" (medium roast) for 500 yen including tax. While waiting for it to be ready, I sat on a bench outside. It took about 5 minutes, and then I received my coffee. The color was light, and I enjoyed it under the blue sky. It started off mild but gradually the rich bitterness came through. It was delicious, but I should have gone for the extra dark roast. It was a nice break. Alright, time to go. Thank you for the meal!

The weather was perfect, so I rode my bike from Tokachi to Sounkyo on Route 273 and stopped at "Mikuni Pass Cafe" at the top of Mikuni Pass to have sausage curry. It wasn't too spicy, and the owner suggested adding cayenne pepper to taste, so I didn't hesitate to add some. The sausage was juicy and delicious.

In October 2019, I visited the "Mikuni Pass Cafe" on my way back from Obihiro to Sapporo. It was a solo trip as my wife and son were staying in Obihiro for a week. The weather was clear at Mikuni Pass, with a temperature of 9°C. It is the highest pass in Hokkaido at 1,139m above sea level, so it was quite cold. Two weeks later, I passed through Mikuni Pass again and my car's temperature gauge showed -10°C. The cafe was bustling, and I enjoyed a cup of their "Jukai" blend coffee for 500 yen. The coffee had a strong bitterness to it and was very delicious. It was a cozy experience to enjoy the coffee by the stove in early autumn. Overall, it was a relaxing and enjoyable visit.

I got delicious coffee to go at Sangokugoe Pass! I ordered the "Jukai" coffee, which is roasted to the extreme. I had it without sugar or milk. Coffee is best black! I enjoyed it in the car, and it was strong, bitter, and delicious! It's nice that you can choose the level of bitterness. The soft-serve ice cream was also delicious. I had curry here before, and it was tasty too. The restaurant has a nice curry aroma inside! I feel like going back to eat there again.

This time, although the destination of the trip was a different place, we were able to make a slight detour to visit Taushubetsu again. Last year in June, we were able to see the bridge almost entirely and also view it from below. This time in September, the bridge was starting to be submerged, and it was said that a month later it would be completely underwater. Last year, after a challenging bike ride through Hell's Pass, we arrived at this cafe. It's much quicker by car, but the view is still amazing. This time, I enjoyed both soft serve ice cream and iced coffee. The illustrations on the coffee cups are cute. I probably won't have the chance to revisit this place due to its location, but it's a really great cafe!