Otenki Parlour
As much as everyone has different weather preferences, mere mortals like us can’t control the climate. But by offering a variety of weather-themed food, Otenki Parlour lets you decide your preferred weather for the day like the female protagonist in Weathering With You.
Weather-themed decor & food
Located in Nara Prefecture, Otenki Parlour was first opened on 2nd October 2022 at the base of Henn na Hotel, a hotel operated by robots. The cafe interior adopts a minimalistic colour scheme that paints a tranquil scene, healing your mind and soul from a tired day of dealing with others’ diverse personalities.
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Upon entering Otenki Parlour, you can observe weather-themed decorations such as umbrella-shaped lamps, hygrometers, and water puddles on chairs. These gimmicks level up weather station vibes, convincing customers that they can conjure up their favourite “weather” by simply ordering the right dishes.
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Otenki Parlour offers cream soda themed after 3 different skies – Blue Sky Cream Soda, Evening Sky Cream Soda, and Starry Sky Cream Soda – at ¥715 (~USD4.93) each.
Blue Sky Cream Soda, Evening Sky Cream Soda, and Starry Sky Cream Soda.
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You can add on a serving of Cloud Pudding (¥550, ~USD3.79) to complete your sky-themed cream soda. The savoury dessert is sure to send you straight to cloud nine.
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Come summer, you can expect time-limited shaved ice including Rainy Shaved Ice, Cloudy Shaved Ice, and Sunny Shaved Ice at ¥850 (~USD5.86) each. The similarly priced flavours let you freely choose whichever option you want, emphasising that all weather preferences are equal.
Rainy Shaved Ice, Cloudy Shaved Ice, and Sunny Shaved Ice.
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Customers’ reviews
Visitors to Otenki Parlour have commented on the cafe’s unique interior and cute design.
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User @baut_11 expressed, “The interior was summer-themed and super cute.”
Others have praised the cafe’s convenient location for locals and tourists alike.
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User @48g_mi wrote: “Had lunch at Otenki Parlour after work this afternoon. I’ve been wanting to check out this place… Super stylish and cute, Otenki Parlour’s a must-visit when you drop by Nara. It’s also convenient as there’s an adjoining hotel.”
Getting to Otenki Parlour
Weather is a natural phenomenon, whether we like it or not. But if you’re feeling under the weather, consider visiting Otenki Parlour to, at the very least, visually experience a different climate. The cafe is a convenient 1-minute walk from Nara Station.
Address: 1F Henn na Hotel, 46-1 Takama-cho, Nara City, 630-8241 Nara
Opening hours: 7am-7pm, Daily (Last order at 6pm)
Contact: 0742-23-0723 | Otenki Parlour website
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