La Colina Omihachiman

Emir Mirza Habir 2 weeks ago

The bakery estate is bigger than I expected. This feels like a rich man's side project in the best way possible. If you're in the area do go there. While predominantly a sweets shop, you can also consider it a bit of a park with also some food trucks around. Excellent place to go for either a date or with children. The sweets itself are pretty good as well, with seasonal and regional twists to them at times. We had the sakura mochi which was a wonderful mix of a touch of savoury in an overall sweet snack. Note the expiry dates on things though!

Christopher Calara 2 months ago

Visited this afternoon January 18, 2024. The place is beautiful and you can see how they make their famous baked products. Shops are located everywhere to ensure you buy their excellent products. If you’re in the Lake Biwa area, this is a must visit.

MM_2020 2 months ago

On a chilly winter day, we embarked on a year-end stroll. LaColina in Shiga, Japan, was our chosen destination. The cloudy atmosphere added a cozy ambiance to the place. Upon arrival, we sought refuge in the warmth of a cozy café. We explored LaColina, uncovering the charms of the location, creating a memorable experience on this cold winter day.

Henry Chew 3 months ago

Even without the amazing fairytale on the outer interior, it would be still be a must visit especially if you enjoy anything sweet or confectionery. They have so much to offer, from doriyaki, sable, baumkuchen , financier, mandou. It is like a western and japanese confectionery heaven. You can walk from omihachiman moat and is a good workout for the sweets that you are about to experience! Staff are helpful and friendly even if you don't speak Japanese!

Tommy Chen 7 months ago

Really cool place to visit. It looks like a set out of an anime. There's lushes greenery everywhere and the architecture is really stunning. It serves as the flagship store and central kitchen for Taneya, one of Japan's largest confectionery companies. You can see how their famous roll cakes (baumkuchen) are made, their cafes, installations, and lots of photo ops. If you are staying in Kyoto, it's a short train ride to Ōmi-Hachiman and then a 8-10 min bus ride from there. We walked from the station and checkout old town and grabbed lunch along the way.