[2025 Omihachiman Restaurant] Travel Guide for Main Shop Cafe (Updated Apr)

La Collina isn’t just a bakery—it’s a real-life storybook come to life. Tucked away in the scenic hills of Omi-Hachiman, this whimsical wonderland is home to Japan’s most iconic Baumkuchen (a dreamy layered cake you’ll never forget). With its hobbit-like, grass-covered rooftops and nature-blending design, La Collina feels like stepping into a Miyazaki film—with pastries. Inside, it’s all about sweet magic: freshly baked treats, local flavors, and the star of the show—rich, golden Baumkuchen made right before your eyes. Pair it with a hot black coffee—rich, bold, and the perfect match. Ummph, it’s the best. Trust me. It’s part fantasy, part foodie paradise, and 100% Instagram-worthy. If you’re chasing charm, carbs, and a little bit of magic, La Collina is the sweet escape you’ve been looking for. 📍Address: 615-1 Kitanoshocho, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-8533, Japan 🕰️Business Hours: Mon-Sun (9am-6pm) #discoverjapan #japan #shigaprefecture #baumkuchen #localfood #japancafe #cafe

Known as the architectural model of "Hayao Miyazaki's fairy tale", the entire park is full of childlike design: The main building is divided into two floors. The first floor is a display and sales area for foreign confectionery, and there are also a consultation office and a rest area. The second floor is a coffee shop and light meals. Facing the scenery, or a uniquely designed space... The wide internal park has three or four buildings scattered around. They are all thatched roofs and wooden structures, coexisting harmoniously and beautifully with nature to the greatest extent possible... Here you can also take a close look at: the full-line assembly line operation, and the exquisite craftsmanship of manual cake cutting... In addition to tasting the exquisite Japanese and Western confectionery of "Toraya", the restaurants and cafes also provide simple meals, drinks and beer made from local ingredients. Especially the various exotic Japanese desserts, each of which carries the brand, the cherishment of ingredients and the gratitude to nature... La Collina is not only for the enjoyment of taste buds, but also a comprehensive healing journey from vision to soul and taste~

I went to La Collina Omihachiman in Shiga Prefecture! 📍615-1 Kitanosho-cho, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture This is a facility where you can enjoy sweets and nature! At the Club Harie cafe, I had freshly baked Baumkuchen and soft serve ice cream, which were delicious! I had a great time taking photos at the door, a popular photo spot, and eating delicious food! The vast grounds are apparently covered with fields and rice paddies, so I'd like to see it in different seasons too!! #FuriTabiWinter

La Collina Omihachiman is a sweets theme park that was opened in 2015 by the long-established Japanese sweets store Taneya at the foot of Mt. Yawata in Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture. It sells Taneya's Japanese sweets and Club Harie products such as Baumkuchen, and operates a workshop. The site was originally a public facility or dormitory run by the third sector, and the decision was made to open here with an eye on the abundance of nature, coexistence with nature, and revitalization of the local area. Designed by a famous architect, it creates a world reminiscent of Ghibli. The specialty is freshly baked Baumkuchen at a reasonable price. The cafe and restaurant are also popular, and there are long queues at lunchtime. By the way, you can visit the Baumkuchen workshop for free and watch the production process through the window. The sweet aroma is irresistible! This theme park, which has a theme of coexistence with nature, hosts various workshops and also grows rice within the park, which is harvested in the fall. It seems to be still expanding, so I'm looking forward to what the future holds. #tripgourmet #ShigaPrefecture #breathtakingviews #sweets

Kansai is more than just Osaka and Kyoto! If you like quaint Kyoto, then you will also like to visit "Omi Hachiman" in Shiga Prefecture With a strong Edo style, Omihachiman is a quaint and quiet town, perfect for a leisurely day trip. When you come to Omi Hachiman, far away from the hustle and bustle, in addition to trying the famous Omi beef cuisine, don’t forget that this place is also a paradise for dessert lovers! "La Collina Omi Hachiman" is a popular dessert spot among Japanese people. There are many local desserts such as roller cakes and Montblanc for sale. And it occupies a very large area, so you can enjoy the countryside scenery while enjoying desserts in the wooden-toned building. It is simply a double enjoyment of sight and taste! 📍Omi Hachiman #globaltravel

Business hours: 0900~1800 Environment/Facilities: Parking available, free admission Address: 8man Omi, Lake Biwa, Kyoto Reason for recommendation: If you like to eat year round cake, you must have it on site! In addition to eating on site, you can also buy souvenirs.