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Tsubomi is a Japanese-style cafe known for kakigori (shaved ice), located along a street near Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art.
The interior, with table seating, is said to be a calm space full of charm. While looking out at the garden, you can enjoy Japanese sweets made with carefully selected ingredients and a lot of time and effort.
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The popular kakigori (shaved ice) called Tsubomi-gori is said to come piled high with fluffy, freshly shaved ice, making it very satisfying to eat. The syrup comes on the side, so you pour it on yourself before eating.
In addition to two standard Japanese style options made with matcha and kuromitsu (black sugar syrup), they also offer limited time seasonal menu items featuring seasonal fruit.
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The "Hon-kuzukiri (special kuromitsu (brown sugar syrup))" made with hon-kuzuko (genuine kudzu starch) also seems to be popular, with a smooth texture that goes down easily. It also has a pleasantly chewy bite. You eat it dipped in kuromitsu, which is said to have a refined sweetness.
Every sweet comes with hojicha (roasted green tea) as part of the set.
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• Tsubomi no Kori Special matcha and azuki red beans
It was served quite quickly, and the syrup was the kind you pour on yourself. I first tasted the syrup on its own, and it had a nice balance of sweetness and tea bitterness, made to pair well with shaved ice. Azuki red beans were packed inside the ice, and they were not overly sweet, matching the syrup well.
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kkykkykk
The small interior has a calm atmosphere, and the kakigori (shaved ice) looks beautiful, with delicate combinations of fruit and cream. The seasonal lineup is also extensive, and each one gave the impression of being carefully made. The texture of the ice was light and airy, smooth on the palate, and the syrup had a refined natural sweetness.
Source:kkykkykk's review
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Tsubomi
Nomachi Sta. / Cafe featuring Japanese sweets, Kakigori (Shaved ice), Cafe
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石川県金沢市柿木畠3-1
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Rakugan Moroe-ya Nishi Chaya Karyo Ajiwai is a historic wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) shop founded in 1849. The main focus is takeout sales at the restaurant, but there is also a small eat-in space at the back of the restaurant where you can look out over the garden.
It stands in Nishi Chaya-gai (Nishi Teahouse District), about an 8-minute walk from Hokuriku Railroad Nomachi Station.
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A key feature here is that the menu changes between summer and winter. In summer, you can enjoy cold Japanese sweets like kakigori (shaved ice).
The photo shows the “Uji Kintoki Kakigori,” topped with Uji matcha syrup. Inside the light, airy shaved ice is chunky sweet azuki red bean paste. The matcha and the red bean paste are said to go perfectly together.
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In winter, they serve warming Japanese sweets, and one of the most popular is Dainagon azuki zenzai (sweet red bean soup with mochi), made with a hot soup of simmered azuki beans and enjoyed with mochi.
A special feature is the hibachi (charcoal brazier) set at the table, where you can grill the mochi yourself until nicely browned. It is said to have a refined taste with mild sweetness.
なち73
It was still hot that day, so I had kakigori (shaved ice). It was a simple plum kakigori, but the syrup was very good. Since the ice cooled me down, I added namagashi (fresh wagashi confection) and usucha (thin matcha). The sweet that day was kuri-kinton (sweet chestnut paste), and it was really delicious. It might be the very best kuri-kinton.
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kajiyoko
I ordered wasanbon (fine-grained Japanese sugar) kintoki kakigori (shaved ice with sweet red beans) and an iced green tea. The iced green tea came with a sweet shaped like a chestnut. The wasanbon syrup and kintoki had a gentle sweetness, and the rakugan (traditional pressed sugar sweet) and tea were both delicious♪ Since it was a weekday, it was not crowded, and the staff were very welcoming, which made for a happy time♪
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Rakugan Moroeya Nishichaya Karyo Ajiwai
Nomachi Sta. / Cafe featuring Japanese sweets, Japanese traditional sweets, Kakigori (Shaved ice)
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石川県金沢市野町2-26-1
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Kurenami is a cafe in Higashi Chaya-gai in Higashiyama, Kanazawa. You can enjoy Japanese-style sweets in a charming kominka (traditional old house) setting.
The cafe has two floors, with a sales area and counter seats on the first floor, and relaxed zashiki (tatami seating) on the second floor.
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Shaved ice comes in a variety of flavors. You can also add extra toppings such as condensed milk, adzuki beans, and soft serve.
The photo shows the "Bocha Kintoki," topped with shiratama dango (rice flour dumplings) and adzuki beans. It is covered with a rich syrup made with Kaga Bocha (Kaga roasted tea), Ishikawa Prefecture's signature hojicha.
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Not only is everything delicious, but the cute-looking parfaits are also popular. You can enjoy two kinds: the “matcha parfait” recommended for matcha lovers, and the “Kaga bocha (Kaga roasted stem tea) parfait” made with Kaga bocha.
Both parfaits are said to have a rich tea flavor and taste great.
Past
Kakigori (shaved ice) is great in the middle of summer. The price is reasonable too, and unlike the more modern evolved styles of kakigori you see these days, they make the syrup from traditional fruit, leaving some of the fruit's tartness for a slightly more grown-up taste. It was a great meal.
Source:Past's review
やまの美味しい日記
A relaxing tatami room with a calm atmosphere that puts you at ease. It was very hot, so we ordered kakigori (shaved ice). Matcha Uji Kintoki and hojicha kintoki. Both came with shiratama (rice flour dumplings). As I kept eating the hojicha kintoki kakigori, I found that the very bottom of the bowl was Uji matcha flavored. Both the kakigori and the kintoki were very delicious.
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Kureha
Hokutetsu Kanazawa Sta. / Cafe, Japanese traditional sweets, Kakigori (Shaved ice)
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JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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石川県金沢市東山1-24-3
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Salon de The Kawamura, located in Nishi Chaya-gai (Nishi Teahouse District) about a 7-minute walk from Hokuriku Railroad Nomachi Station, is a cafe run by a sweetened amanatto (sugared bean confection) specialty shop.
The first floor is a shop, and the second floor has a calm cafe space. The window seats are said to be especially recommended, with a view of the Chaya-machi streetscape.
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Beautiful to look at and packed with volume, the shaved ice here is popular. The photo shows the orange flavored "Creme Caramel."
Under the refreshing lemon chantilly, it contains orange and coffee jelly, making it an excellent dessert you can enjoy to the last bite without getting tired of it.
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The photo shows the Kawamura Plate, which lets you enjoy small portions of amanatto (sweet simmered beans) and seasonal sweets. Amanatto is a wagashi (traditional Japanese sweet) made by simmering beans with sugar and drying them. Each one has its own character and tastes great.
You can also make it a value drink set. The photo shows Kaga Bocha (Kaga roasted stem tea), a traditional hojicha from Ishikawa Prefecture.
いしー1225
It felt less like eating kakigori (shaved ice) and more like having a cake, with that much volume and Manzoku! I don’t think I’ll easily come across kakigori that beats this one_(ˇωˇ」∠)_
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涼雅1178
It was very hot outside, so I was glad I could eat kakigori (shaved ice) in a cool room. It was very large, and the matcha kakigori had anko (sweet red bean paste) and jelly underneath, which was very good. After I finished eating, I felt quite cooled down, so it made for a nice break.
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Salon de The Kawamura
Nomachi Sta. / Cafe, Cafe featuring Japanese sweets, Kakigori (Shaved ice)
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石川県金沢市野町2-24-72F
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Sabou Soshin is a charming kominka (traditional old house) cafe with the warmth of wood. Inside, the table seating creates a stylish and relaxing space.
It stands in Higashi Chaya-gai (Higashi Teahouse District) in Higashiyama, Kanazawa. From the window seats on the second floor, you can look out over the teahouse district.
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The kakigori (shaved ice) comes in a wide range of flavors, from fruit to Japanese style options. You can also add toppings like ice cream, syrup, and condensed milk, so you can enjoy lots of different combinations.
The photo shows the “Kuromitsu Kinako,” which you eat by pouring kinako (roasted soybean flour) and kuromitsu (brown sugar syrup) over it yourself.
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The menu is rich not only in wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) but also in Western-style sweets. They also have a good drink selection.
A popular dessert is the parfait, loved for its cute appearance. There are four flavors available. It has a refined taste with mild sweetness, and even though it is quite filling, people say it goes down easily.
islay9680
They had a great selection of Kaga bocha (roasted twig tea from Kaga) lattes and parfaits, plus kakigori (shaved ice) in summer, so I had the yuzu kakigori. Overall, the sweetness was mild, and my older companion also liked that it was not too sweet, so we came back and used the same place twice.
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とびだせ！らいすくん！
The interior wasn’t noisy or hectic, and the calm, easygoing atmosphere makes you feel at ease the moment you walk in✨The warm wooden interior also stood out, and the spacing between seats felt just right. It felt comfortable even for solo diners, and the atmosphere seemed especially good for people who want to spend time quietly☺️
Source:とびだせ！らいすくん！'s review
Sabou Soshin
Hokutetsu Kanazawa Sta. / Cafe, Kakigori (Shaved ice)
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JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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石川県金沢市東山1-24-1
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RITSUKA stands in a spot just off the center of Higashi Chayagai (Higashi Teahouse District) in Higashiyama, Kanazawa. This kominka (traditional old house) cafe is known for kakigori (shaved ice) with a fizzy twist.
The Japanese modern interior, marked by striking vermilion walls, has an order area on the first floor and a cafe space on the second floor with zashiki (tatami seating) and table seating.
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Their most popular kakigori (shaved ice), "Ginshu," is a sparkling strawberry kakigori. It is topped with plenty of rich strawberry sauce that has a fizzy texture like carbonated foam.
It also uses condensed milk, creating an excellent balance with the tart strawberry sauce.
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One of the charms of this place is that you can also enjoy visually cute sweets like parfaits and cakes. You can also make it a good value drink set.
The "Shironeri" in the photo is a shortcake with strawberries as the star. The fresh cream and sponge are made to bring out the strawberries, it is said.
onara
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The strawberry sauce paired with carbonation is fizzy! Inside the ice is white wine jelly. This kakigori (shaved ice) is not too sweet, has a grown-up flavor, and is filling enough. It tastes great. This kakigori is perfect for summer.
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POISON
I was able to spend a quiet, luxurious time while enjoying the soft light streaming in through the windows. Even without a reservation, you may be lucky enough to get a table, so I highly recommend stopping by this place during a walk around the chaya-gai (teahouse district).
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R I T S U K A
Hokutetsu Kanazawa Sta. / Kakigori (Shaved ice), Cafe
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JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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石川県金沢市東山1-23-10
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Located in Higashi Chaya Machi in Higashiyama, Kanazawa, Hakunoto is a cafe where you can enjoy sweets and wine made with ingredients from the Noto region in northern Ishikawa Prefecture.
The interior is compact, with counter seats and table seats, as well as standing drink spots.
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The photo shows the popular “kakigori (shaved ice) Noto Blueberry,” piled high with ice. This fluffy standard kakigori is made with plenty of blueberries from the Noto region.
You can also enjoy seasonal limited-time kakigori flavors. They use all house-made syrup.
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Another popular choice seems to be the "Hakunoto Parfait Noto Blueberry (with gold leaf)," made with blueberries from the Noto region.
Along with blueberry jelly and blancmange, it also has layers like cheese cream, making it filling and tasty.
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• Kakigori (shaved ice) with Noto blueberries
Before long, the kakigori arrived, heaped high in a bowl made of washi (Japanese paper). It looked cool and very tasty. When I put the spoon in, it felt like it might crumble apart, so it was a little hard to eat, but the lightly sweet and tangy blueberry flavor was very good.
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sakiika_atarime
It’s nice that you can enjoy not just sweets but also wine and small bites here. It also seems like a great spot for those times when you feel like treating yourself a little, even during the day.
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Hakuno To
Hokutetsu Kanazawa Sta. / Kakigori (Shaved ice), Sweets, Wine bar
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石川県金沢市東山1-13-23
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Located along Hyakumangoku-dori in Hirosaka, Kanazawa, yeti Kanazawa Honten is a kakigori (shaved ice) specialty shop where you can easily stop by when visiting the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa.
The compact interior has a calm atmosphere, with 15 seats in total, including counter and table seating.
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The shaved ice is available in six flavors, including strawberry and chocolate. The ice is light and fluffy, and every syrup is said to taste great.
The photo shows the "Kaga bocha (Kaga roasted stem tea)," made with a traditional hojicha from Ishikawa Prefecture. It lets you enjoy the tea’s toasty aroma and the cream’s mellow richness.
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They also offer small kakigori (shaved ice), which is great for light eaters. There are four flavors, and for an extra charge you can also add gold leaf, a Kanazawa craft item, as a topping. The photo shows "Matcha," recommended for matcha lovers.
They also have a wide range of drinks, including cider from Ishikawa Prefecture.
くらふとbeer
A small cafe I found on a street in Korinbo. Drawn in by its slightly retro look, I stepped inside and found a calm atmosphere with thoughtful service, even though it was run by just one person. It took a little time for the drinks to come out, but that made it clear that each cup was prepared with care.
Source:くらふとbeer's review
もなもなぴ
I went out for kakigori (shaved ice) because of the heat. I had the chocolate flavor. The kakigori was not just plain ice, but light and airy, and it seemed to have something like chocolate chips all the way down inside, so it never got watery and the sweetness lasted all the way through.
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yeti Kanazawa honten
Nomachi Sta. / Kakigori (Shaved ice)
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石川県金沢市広坂1-1-46Casaroビル 1F
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Umineko Parlor is located along Seseragi-dori in Korinbo, Kanazawa, and is known for its excellent kakigori (shaved ice), carefully made by the owner.
The interior, with both counter and table seating, is a small space that feels cute and warm.
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The kakigori (shaved ice) they offer seems to change with the season. They always have several flavors available, including fruit based and Japanese style options.
The ice the owner shaves is said to be light and fluffy, generously sized, and nicely balanced in sweetness, making it very tasty. Its beautiful presentation is part of the appeal too.
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For those with a small appetite, the "mini kakigori (shaved ice)" comes recommended. It is ordered as a set with a drink.
They also serve cake and toast, which you can likewise enjoy as a set with a drink. Along with coffee, they offer lemonade, strawberry milk, and more.
ミドすけ_
The rich, deep sweetness of the chocolate layered with the gentle sweetness of the banana makes for a perfect match. It was a luxuriously flavored kakigori (shaved ice dessert) that made me feel happy with every bite. It was melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
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みなち375
I visited for the first time since the move. The kakigori (shaved ice) made by the owner was like a work of art, so much so that it hardly seemed like shaved ice at all(^^)The marmalade was tucked inside the ice, making it refreshing and very delicious.
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uminekopara
Nomachi Sta. / Kakigori (Shaved ice)
石川県金沢市香林坊2-11-5
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Koorinbou is a kakigori (shaved ice) specialty shop that opened in summer 2025, standing near the Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art.
The interior is said to be a compact space with about 6 seats in total, with counter and table seating.
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The counter uses a single slab of wood. The tables look like cross sections of tree stumps, making the interior very stylish.
They use ice from a long established kōriya (ice dealer) founded in 1923. It is known for its clean taste, high clarity, and the way it is made to melt slowly with no impurities.
The kakigori (shaved ice) menu changes daily with Today's selections, but you can usually choose from about three kinds. They serve visually appealing options made with seasonal fruit.
The ice is light and airy, and the sauces are said to be very good. Reservations are also accepted, though only on certain days.
pomupomubrin
I had the ichigo (strawberry) chocolate rum blanc. The rich chocolate sauce paired perfectly with the tartness of the berries, and inside there was plenty of crunchy texture like Oreo pieces! The ice was also light and fluffy, so it was very easy to eat.
Source:pomupomubrin's review
ぽこぺんはっぴー
The shop interior was compact, but there were about 6 seats in the eat-in space. I ordered the Shine Muscat & Rare Cheesecake, and the fluffy ice didn’t give me a brain freeze, so it tasted even better than I expected.
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Koorinbou
Nomachi Sta. / Kakigori (Shaved ice)
石川県金沢市里見町45-1
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