Oto Chaya
音茶屋38°10′ N 140°24′ ECafe¥¥
Oto Chaya suits riders who want a wood-stove café that turns into a late bar in winter, and the trade-off is hours that differ between every source.
What to order
- Baked curry
- Soup curry with chicken and vegetables
This café and bar sits about ten minutes on foot from the Zao Onsen bus terminal and runs on curry and a wood stove. Tabelog reviewers write about baked curry and a chicken and vegetable soup curry, with iced water you pour yourself from a pot on the stove. One reviewer in February 2026 found skiers already waiting outside before the evening opening. The tourism association lists winter hours to 23:00, which makes it one of the few places on the mountain where you can still eat after the last lift and stay for a drink.
Worth knowing
- Go early in the evening on a weekend, because the room fills with skiers as soon as the doors open.
Quick answers about Oto Chayaよくある質問
What are the opening hours of Oto Chaya?
Oto Chaya keeps these hours: Daily 11:00–23:00.
What should you order at Oto Chaya?
At Oto Chaya, order baked curry, or soup curry with chicken and vegetables.
Do you need a reservation at Oto Chaya?
Oto Chaya: Bookings are accepted by phone (Tabelog).
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