This year, summer seems to be well on its way in Japan. May saw the temperature rise up to 39 degrees in some areas…
The best way to beat the heat is to enjoy shaved ice – a popular activity among the Japanese.
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If you’re visiting Fukuoka, then read this feature to know the best places for delicious shaved ice.
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Umenoma Matcha Cafe (うめのま 抹茶のカフェー)
Shaved ice with special tea and red beans is the specialty here. Other than that, you can choose from various seasonal varieties.
You can also ask for “Today’s Special” which changes daily. Doesn’t this “black sesame” with shiratama version of shaved ice look delicious?
Other than shaved ice, you can also try traditional Japanese desserts.
Umenoma Matcha Cafe (うめのま 抹茶のカフェー)
Address: 1F, 3-1-16 Watanabedori, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka (福岡県福岡市中央区渡辺通3-1-16 アビターレ エクセラ 1階) (Google Maps)
Opening hours: 11:00 – 19:00 (Closed on Wednesdays)
Official Website (in Japanese):http://umeyamateppei.com//
*Reservation on weekdays (092-726-6119)
Oishii Koriya (おいしい氷屋)
A long-standing store in Fukuoka, the shop freezes water for over 72 hours which results in extremely hard blocks. These blocks result in the perfect soft, fluffy shaved ice and it is what makes their dish so popular.
Other than the regular menu, you can also try their limited, exclusive sweets.
For details on closed days, check: Facebook, Twitter.
Oishii Koriya (おいしい氷屋), Tenjin Minami Store
Address: 1F, 5-14-12 Watanabedori, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka (福岡市中央区渡辺通5-14-12南天神ビル1階) (Google Maps)
Opening hours: 11:00 – 19:00 (Closed on Mondays, closed on the following day if Monday is a public holiday)
Oishii Koriya (おいしい氷屋), Tojinmachi Store
Address: 1-4-13 Tojinmachi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka (福岡市中央区唐人町1-4-13) (Google Maps)
Opening hours: 12:00 – 18:00 (Closed on Mondays, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays)
Official website: http://oishiikoori.com/english/index.html
Itokingu (伊都きんぐ), Tenjin Store
Itokingu is famous for its desserts made with Amao (あまお) strawberries produced in Fukuoka.
If you like strawberries, this is the place for you.
You can also try their dorayaki with strawberries and red bean paste.
Itoking (伊都きんぐ), Tenjin Store
Address: 1F & 2F, 1-22-21 Imaizumi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka (福岡県福岡市中央区今泉1-22-21 JOLISビル 1F・2F) (Google Maps)
Opening hours: 1st floor 11:30-21:00, 2nd floor 12:00-20:00(2nd floor L.O 19:30)
Official website (in Japanese): https://www.itoking.jp/index.html
