If you're going to eat kakigori (shaved ice) in Hiroshima Prefecture, start here! 10 popular shops by area

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Kooriya Yukiboshi is a shaved ice specialty shop in Hiroshima City. It has a good reputation for seasonal shaved ice that lets you feel the changing seasons of Japan.

There is counter and table seating, and the space is wide and relaxing. Since the inside of the shop is kept warm, you can enjoy shaved ice here no matter the season.

They use natural ice from the Southern Alps, so you can enjoy shaved ice from Kuramoto Yatsuyoshi. They offer many menu items made with a variety of fruits.

This is the “Ao Meron Cream.” It is topped with a bright blue melon sauce, and it also has pieces of fruit inside.

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There are also sweet kakigori (shaved ice) options you can enjoy like a dessert. The "Creme Brulee" is an appealing dish topped with espuma made from custard and condensed milk.

It is said to be delicious, with a sweet sauce and the crisp texture of torched caramel. It also comes with custard pudding inside.

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Sabo Tsuruya is a shop where you can enjoy kakigori (shaved ice) for a limited season. They offer a range of kakigori, including menu items made with lemons from Hiroshima Prefecture.

Inside, there are 18 table seats in total. The calm atmosphere makes it a place where you can relax and take your time.

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The signature shaved ice is "Yuki Ichigo (Snow Strawberry)." It is said to be a dish that lets you enjoy the fresh taste of real strawberries just as they are. It also contains plenty of strawberry pulp.

It is finished with syrup made from Onizarato (large crystal sugar), known for having some of the largest crystal grains in Japan. The ice has a light, fluffy texture, and people say the way it melts just right feels great.

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They also offer Japanese-style shaved ice made with anko (sweet red bean paste), which is made by simmering azuki beans and kneading them with sugar, as well as matcha. This was the menu on one particular day, made with matcha from Kyoto.

The matcha was rich, and it paired perfectly with the sweet tsubuan (chunky red bean paste).

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MELANGE De SHUHARI Creperie, about a 4-minute walk from Tatemachi Station on the streetcar line that runs through Hiroshima City, is a cafe where you can enjoy kakigori (shaved ice). The menu has a wide range of options, from ones made with classic syrups to dessert-style varieties.

They offer counter and table seating. They also have stylish sofa seats.

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This is kakigori (shaved ice) topped with a special house-made strawberry syrup. It is said to include not only strawberries but raspberries as well, giving it a nice balance of sweetness and tartness.

There were also reviews saying it has bits of fruit in it, with a rich flavor that tastes great.

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The "tiramisu," finished with house made coffee, is also a popular menu item. It uses plenty of mascarpone cheese, and reviews highly praise its mellow, grown-up flavor.

It is said to pair perfectly with black tea.

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Kanmidokoro Totoan is a kakigori (shaved ice) shop in the scenic port town of Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, surrounded by mountains and the sea. It is a 5-minute walk from Onomichi Station.

The interior has a kominka-style (traditional old house-style) design, and they say it has a charming old time atmosphere.

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You can enjoy kakigori (shaved ice) made with fruits and vegetables from Onomichi. This one is a menu item made with tomato. They say you can pour on the sauce yourself and adjust it as you like.

They say it is a refreshing kakigori with a mild tomato flavor that pairs perfectly with milk.

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The "Onomichi Ichigo Milk Shiratama Kintoki" uses Special strawberries sourced directly from a strawberry farm. Another draw is the additive free syrup, made with only sugar and not a single drop of water.

With toppings like shiratama (rice flour dumplings) and chunky sweet red bean paste, it is very filling.

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&U is a sweets shop built around the concept of “enjoying seasonal fruits with a smile.” You can try unusual kakigori (shaved ice).

The interior is a stylish space decorated with touches like dried flowers. They offer counter and table seating.

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The photo shows shaved ice from a certain season. This menu is finished with butterfly pea, a legume herb native to Southeast Asia that blooms with blue flowers. Reviews also said its bright visual look was beautiful.

The ice is light and fluffy, and it seems to melt away the moment it hits your mouth.

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This menu item uses butternut squash paste.

It contains Earl Grey jelly and cream cheese espuma, so you can enjoy a range of flavors. The Parmesan cheese adds a nice accent.

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Koriya Tenka, about an 8-minute walk from Onomichi Station, is a popular shop where you can enjoy kakigori (shaved ice) with a one-of-a-kind texture. They use as little water as possible and aim for a rich, full flavor.

From inside the shop, you can look out over the Onomichi Suido (Onomichi Channel), the strait that separates Onomichi City from Mukaishima.

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The kakigori (shaved ice), known for its jelly-like texture that does not turn into liquid even as it melts, is said to be made by mixing a secret proprietary powder into the base of milk or fruit juice.

Its unique appeal has become a hot topic because you can enjoy it both freshly shaved and after it melts.

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This is “koori miruku seeki (shaved ice milkshake).” It is made with plenty of milk and eggs. People say it tastes great, with sweetness you can feel in the ice itself.

As it melts, this shaved ice is said to take on a texture like pudding.

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Kooriya tete is a cafe known for its tasty kakigori (shaved ice) made with pure ice. It is located in a residential area of Matsunagacho, Fukuyama City, and is said to be a hidden local spot that regulars in the area keep coming back to.

Inside, the space has a cute feel, decorated with dolls and figures. There are table seats and counter seats available.

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This kakigori (shaved ice) called “Aokabi Ippon Shobu!” has a hugely striking name. Blue cheese is the star ingredient. It is topped with honey, which is said to balance well with the cheese.

The nuts also add texture, and some say it is tasty.

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The cute-looking “ichigo short (strawberry shortcake)” is a cake-style kakigori (shaved ice dessert). It comes with cheesecake and granola inside, so you can enjoy a range of different flavors.

The whipped cream espuma on top is said to be wonderfully fluffy and delicious.

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Miyajima Kakigori-dokoro Kori is a shaved ice specialty shop on Miyajima, an island in the Seto Inland Sea in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture. It is located on Miyajima Omotesando Shotengai (Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street), an area bustling with tourists.

The interior has a good old-fashioned feel. You can enjoy a wide variety of shaved ice at the table seats.

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The kakigori (shaved ice) topped with momiji (maple leaf) sweets is stylish and well reviewed. The most popular item is the “Strawberry Milk.” They use strawberries from Hatsukaichi City, the local area.

It is said to taste almost like eating strawberries just as they are.

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The "Setouchi lemon milk" is said to be kakigori (shaved ice) that fills your mouth with the fresh tartness of lemon the moment you take a bite. Some say it has a cool, refreshing feel that blows away the heat all at once.

It is also topped with gently sweet milk, making the sweet-tart flavor and creamy taste a perfect match.

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Cafe Fuji Kumano Ten is a shop where you can enjoy kakigori (shaved ice) made with Fujisan Tennengori Kiwami (Mt. Fuji natural ice "Kiwami"). It has a fluffy texture and is said to be less likely to give you an ice cream headache.

The interior is small and cozy, with a homey feel. The wide range of menu options, from sweet flavors to citrus based ones, is part of the appeal.

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"Kiwami" is ice made with natural underground water from Mt. Fuji and frozen slowly over time using the power of nature. Their standard menu item, "matcha azuki (green tea and sweet red beans)," is a kakigori (shaved ice) that you can enjoy all year round.

Because neither the syrup nor the azuki is too sweet, it is said you can keep eating it without getting tired of it.

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They also offer kakigori (shaved ice) that you can enjoy for a limited season. This one is an amanatsu (summer citrus) based menu item from a certain time of year. It comes with plenty of fruit pulp and yogurt sauce, making it light and refreshing to eat.

The limited items get lots of highly rated reviews because they let you enjoy the flavors of all four seasons.

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Nini Cafe is a shop where you can enjoy seven kinds of kakigori (shaved ice). They also offer all-you-can-pour condensed milk, which pairs well with the kakigori.

The interior has a calm, cafe-like feel. With its bright and casual atmosphere, it is said to be easy to drop in.

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One eye-catching item here is the brightly colored “lemon kakigori (shaved ice).” It is tall and very filling, according to reviews.

The ice is said to have a fine texture and a delicate melt-in-your-mouth feel. Some reviews also say it is light and airy and tastes great.

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The “tiramisu kakigori (shaved ice)” is a coffee-flavored dish topped with cocoa powder. It is a menu item with a grown-up taste.

The mascarpone cream is said to add richness. Crunchy cookies add texture, and it is said to be delicious.