[Yamagata Prefecture] Recommended for summer! 5 popular shaved ice shops in Yamagata Prefecture!

Summer is in full swing and the hot days continue, and you can't help but want something cold. This time, we will introduce shaved ice that is perfect for summer and can be enjoyed in Yamagata Prefecture.

We'll be introducing some of the best shaved ice, from traditional shaved ice to those topped with extravagant fruit, so be sure to find a store that interests you.

Ice cafe' Hirosui

At Ice cafe' Hirosui, you can enjoy shaved ice made with high-quality pure ice. The ice provided by Akatsuka Ice, which was founded in 1908, is carefully shaved, so it feels like it melts in a crisp, swishing manner.

The fluffy ice cream is topped with carefully selected milk, and the volume is perfect. There are about 30 flavors available, including ``Tochiotome -Goku-'', ``La France Cream'', and ``Matcha Kintoki Milk'', so we recommend trying them all and comparing them.

INFORMATION
  • Store name: Ice cafe' Hirosui
  • Address 3-6-39 Higashihonmachi, Tendo City
  • Business hours Weekdays 10:30-16:30/Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00-17:00
  • Phone number 023-651-3639
  • URL Ice cafe' Hirosui
  • Google map

Chaya on the mountain pass

As the name suggests, Toge no Chaya is an old-fashioned shop located on the way over the mountain pass along Route 286, which connects Yamagata and Miyagi prefectures. The store's main selling points are mochi and ramen, but a hidden favorite is the shaved ice.

There are three types: ``Strawberry Milk,'' ``Mixed Berry Milk,'' and ``Matcha,'' all of which are topped with plenty of homemade syrup. It has a lot of fruit pulp in it, so it's so delicious that you won't get tired of eating it till the end.

INFORMATION
  • Store name: Toge no Chaya
  • Address: 516-1 Niiyama, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture
  • Business hours: 11:00 until sold out (closed on Wednesdays)
  • Phone number 023-629-2838
  • URL Chaya on the mountain pass
  • Google map

Garden Cafe Nishiki

Garden Cafe Nishiki is a shop where you can enjoy delicious shaved ice while looking out at the beautiful garden. The soft and fluffy texture of the shaved ice is so delicate that you won't get nervous even as you continue eating it.

The shaved ice comes in half size and large size, and even the half size is surprisingly large. Shaved ice with a Japanese atmosphere such as ``Hojicha'' and ``Noshiume'' are also popular.

It often fills up quickly on weekends, so we recommend going early or on weekdays.

INFORMATION
  • Store name Garden Cafe Nishiki
  • Address 578-5 Zao Hango, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture
  • Business hours 11:00-18:00 (Closed on Thursdays and 2nd and 4th Saturdays)
  • Phone number 023-666-3303
  • URL Garden Cafe Nishiki　
  • Google map

Amabile

At Amabile, you can enjoy luxurious shaved ice that you can't find at other shops. The shaved ice made with plenty of fruits produced in Yamagata Prefecture, which can be enjoyed for a limited time only, is especially appealing.

Products such as ``Melon Milk'' and ``Melon Cheese'' made with melons grown in Shonai, and ``Pistachio'', which is rare in shaved ice, can be eaten as if they were cakes. The new menu will be announced on social media, so be sure to check it out before you go.

INFORMATION
  • Store name Amabile
  • Address 1-3-17 Wakamiya, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture
  • Business hours 11:00-17:00 (closed on Thursdays)
  • Phone number 023-608-1853
  • URL Amabile
  • Google map

fruit shop kiyoka

Fruit Shop Kiyoka operates a fruit shop where you can enjoy shaved ice made with fresh fruits at the directly managed fruit parlor.

The shaved ice is topped with homemade syrup made from fresh fruit, large pieces of fruit, and soft serve ice cream, making it irresistibly delicious for fruit lovers.

The shaved ice, which takes full advantage of the quality of the ingredients, has a rich flavor but is not overpoweringly sweet, so you'll be able to finish it all in one go.

INFORMATION
  • Store name Fruit Shop Kiyoka
  • Address: 2-7-2 Kanaike, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture
  • Business hours 10:00-18:00 (closed on Tuesdays)
  • Phone number 0120-54-1203
  • URL Fruit Shop Kiyoka
  • Google map

Enjoy cold shaved ice in the hot summer!

This time, we introduced six stores in Yamagata Prefecture that serve exquisite shaved ice. There are many different types, from those made with ice, to those loaded with fruit, to those that can be enjoyed with a spectacular view.

The flavors vary depending on the store, so it might be fun to compare them and find your favorite shaved ice. Please try cooling down by eating some cool shaved ice this summer.

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