Feel the Taisho-era charm at a retro building while enjoying tea!

Saitama・Gyoda ˗ˏˋVert Cafeˎˊ˗ Nestled within Mizuki Park in Gyoda City, this charming green building was constructed in 1922 (Taisho 11) and is designated as a cultural property of Gyoda City. ˗ˏˋFormer Shinobu Town Credit Union Buildingˎˊ˗ Inside, you'll find Vert Cafe, a cozy café𓂃 ☕️. It reopened on March 31, 2024, as a Showa-era retro café𓂃. The name "Vert" means green in French. I tried their matcha soft serve made with premium Uji matcha—it was delicious! 🍵🍦 Mizuki Park also has a pond where people were fishing 🎣. Nearby, there’s a heron’s nest 🪹, and I saw herons coming to get fish𓂃. There’s also a playground for kids 🛝. Be sure to take a drive to Saitama!