Photograph:牡丹姫
This shop is a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu-Nara Station and offers seasonal wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) made with top-quality ingredients. Their kakigori (shaved ice), available from May, is especially popular.
The interior, renovated from an old Japanese house, is said to be a lovely space with a classic Japanese feel. All seating is zashiki (tatami floor seating), and the second floor is also available.
The summer-only kakigori (shaved ice) called "Kashiya no Kori" is available in limited quantities, and you can choose either with warabi mochi or without.
Served in Nara shikki (lacquerware from Nara), the pure water ice is topped with homemade matcha syrup, chunky red bean paste, shiratama, and other Japanese ingredients made with a focus on Domestic products.
Photograph:お肉モンスター
In contrast to kakigori (shaved ice), a popular item in the colder season is Kashiya no Ozenzai. It comes with three kinds of mochi (rice cakes) in different flavors, so you can enjoy each one’s distinct taste.
The azuki (red beans) hold their shape well, and you can enjoy their soft, fluffy texture and just the right amount of sweetness.
COCO 100meiten
At Kashiya, a popular wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) shop in Nara, I had the limited-quantity kakigori (shaved ice) with kuzu-mochi (arrowroot cake) inside✨ Hidden in the fluffy shaved ice was chewy kuzu-mochi, and the refined sweetness was irresistible. I really liked both the aroma and taste of the matcha!! It’s also a great stop for a break while sightseeing in Nara!! If you make a reservation, you can get in smoothly.
Source:COCO 100meiten's review
美味しいごはんが大好きいのりちゃん
Kashiya's shaved ice, with warabi-mochi (bracken starch dumpling) inside. A summer-only kakigori (shaved ice)! First, I was captivated by how beautiful it looked. Every element was perfectly wonderful, but the springy, pleasantly chewy bite of the warabi-mochi and its refined aroma were especially melting. No, the chunky red bean paste was also so good it made me groan with delight. There is no hiding the high quality of this sweet no matter which part you take a bite of—it is the height of pure dessert bliss.
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Selected for Tabelog Japanese traditional sweets・Cafe featuring Japanese sweets WEST "Tabelog 100" 2023
Yorozu Onkashi Atsurae Dokoro Kashiya
Kintetsu Nara Sta. / Cafe featuring Japanese sweets, Japanese traditional sweets, Kakigori (Shaved ice)
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奈良県奈良市中院町22-3
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Photograph:いをたはん
This kakigori (shaved ice) specialty shop serves beautiful shaved ice that looks just like jewels, true to its name. It is an 8-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station.
The interior has a polished and stylish feel, and guests say they can spend an elegant time here while taking in the historic charm of Nara.
Photograph:わいぐる
With each bite of the kakigori (shaved ice), fruits, cream, and other ingredients appear from inside, so you can enjoy the changing flavors.
The fluffy ice is said to be topped with plenty of house-made syrup. It also looks like you can check the ingredients that make up each kakigori, as well as specific allergen ingredients, on the menu.
Photograph:manju830617
The signature menu item "Kohaku Pearl DX Kori" seems to be topped with milk espuma, caramel, and mixed nuts, with pistachio paste hidden inside.
The milk syrup poured over the shaved ice is said to be light and refreshing, bringing out the textures and slight saltiness of the other ingredients.
Virgo31
I had shaved ice made with plenty of seasonal strawberries. The light, fluffy ice went really well with the sweet and tangy strawberry sauce, and I enjoyed it all the way to the last bite without getting tired of it. Adding condensed milk changed the flavor nicely and made it very satisfying. The shop had a calm atmosphere where I could relax and take my time, and the staff were polite and made it feel very comfortable.
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まりめろでぃ
I had the Otona no Matcha DX. The surface is topped with rich Uji matcha (green tea from Uji), giving it a nice sweetness with a pleasantly bitter edge. It is topped with cream and kinako (roasted soybean flour), which go well with the matcha kakigori (shaved ice). Inside, it has mascarpone cream and rum, and the flavor of the rum is delicious! It was not too sweet, so I finished it easily to the last bite.
Source:まりめろでぃ's review
Selected for Tabelog Sweets WEST "Tabelog 100" 2023
Houseki Bako
Kintetsu Nara Sta. / Kakigori (Shaved ice), Cafe
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JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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奈良県奈良市餅飯殿町47
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Photograph:I.Shige
Just a short walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. This tea specialty shop serves Yamatocha (tea from Nara) and Taiwanese tea, and its shaved ice made with tea, available year round, is especially popular.
Inside, tea leaves and tea related goods are carefully displayed, and guests can spend time in a warm space with a Japanese style atmosphere.
Photograph:トムさんのグルメ胃袋
One nice thing is that some kakigori (shaved ice) are available all year round, regardless of the season.
You can enjoy shaved ice that feels just right for a tea specialty shop, such as "Lei Cha Ice" made with syrup from "lei-cha (ground tea blend)" blended from more than 20 kinds of beans and grains, or "Hojicha Latte Ice" flavored with syrup made from roasted Yamato-cha (Yamato tea) from Nara and milk.
They also offer limited time kakigori (shaved ice) flavors such as “Ginger Milk” and “Milky Cocoa,” so it looks like you can keep coming back without getting tired of it.
The photo shows the “Mango Ice.” The vivid yellow of the house made mango sauce stands out, and it is said to hide chunks of mango inside the ice.
Osスイーツ
・Lei cha (ground tea) shaved ice
This lovely shaved ice melts away in an instant. This time, I ordered the classic lei cha shaved ice A la carte. Lei cha is a blend made by grinding 20 kinds of beans and grains into powder. It has real depth, and rather than tasting like tea shaved ice, it feels more like eating kinako (roasted soybean flour) shaved ice! The syrup is sweetened, so even those with a sweet tooth can enjoy it! It was a great meal after this wonderful and deep flavored bowl!
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keisi357
I went there in the evening with an acquaintance. What I had was shaved ice with kuzu-mochi (arrowroot rice cake) and hojicha latte (roasted green tea latte). It had a very gentle flavor, and I recommend it. The shop was not noisy either, and the calm atmosphere made it very comfortable to spend time there.
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Ocha no Ko
Kintetsu Nara Sta. / Cafe, Kakigori (Shaved ice)
奈良県奈良市小西町35-2コトモール 1F
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Photograph:ats0703
This wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) shop, founded in 1890, is located very close to Kintetsu Nara Station. It is popular for its old fashioned kakigori (shaved ice) made with Japanese ingredients.
The bright and clean interior is lined with wagashi such as mame daifuku (bean daifuku) and mitarashi dango (sweet soy glazed rice dumplings), and it also has an eat in space where you can enjoy tea.
Photograph:ats0703
The kakigori (shaved ice) served from late April to September is said to have a distinctly Japanese feel that really suits a wagashiya (Japanese sweets shop).
The popular “kuzukiri-gori” is a simple dish made with shaved ice topped only with white syrup and kinako (roasted soybean flour). It has kuzukiri (arrowroot starch noodles) at the bottom, and you pour kuromitsu (brown sugar syrup) over it to enjoy it.
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The "Yamato-cha Milk Kintoki" made with Yamato matcha (matcha from Nara), a specialty of Nara Prefecture, is also recommended. The rich tea flavor and slight bitterness are said to balance perfectly with the sweetness of the milk.
It seems to come with the full aroma of Yamato matcha, along with anko (sweet red bean paste) and warabi-mochi (bracken starch dumpling). The serving is so generous that the ice looks like it might spill out of the bowl.
はーちゃん0106
I bought shaved ice and a matcha drink at the restaurant. The shaved ice was topped with condensed milk too, making it perfect for a hot day! Nara is famous for shaved ice, so I was happy to get to try some♪ The matcha drink was rich in matcha and very tasty too.
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suguohi
I ordered matcha and strawberry and kuzu-kiri (arrowroot starch noodles). I felt bad for not expecting much. As you'd expect from a wagashiya (Japanese confectionery shop), the shaved ice was really good〜. The matcha had a proper rich matcha flavor, the strawberry also had a solid flavor, and the kuzu-kiri came as shaved ice topped with kinako (roasted soybean flour) and served with kuromitsu (brown sugar syrup), with an elegant taste and kuzu-kiri at the very bottom, which again showed the quality you'd expect from a wagashiya‼️
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Okashi Tsukasa Mansho Do
Kintetsu Nara Sta. / Japanese traditional sweets, Daifuku (Red bean paste rice cake) , Kakigori (Shaved ice)
奈良県奈良市東向中町24-1
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This traditional wagashi (Japanese sweets) shop has a long history dating back to 1913. It offers old-fashioned Japanese sweets, and you can also enjoy seasonal limited-time kakigori (shaved ice) menu items.
The shop has a charming atmosphere in a renovated old machiya (traditional townhouse), and it also has seats where you can relax while looking out at the inner garden. It is a 7-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station.
Photograph:わさびん♥
They offer a lineup of kakigori (shaved ice) made with classic Japanese ingredients you would expect from a wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) shop, such as kokuto (brown sugar), wasanbon (fine-grained Japanese sugar), and dainagon azuki (large red beans). The ice for the kakigori is said to have a light, fluffy texture that melts smoothly in the mouth.
They also serve kakigori topped with house-made syrup using the Nara brand strawberry Kotoka, and it seems you can choose between mizore and condensed milk.
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The shaved ice blended with refreshing Yamatocha (Yamato tea) and wasanbon-mitsu (Wasanbon syrup) is also well received. It is said to let you enjoy the authentic tea aroma and rich flavor.
You can also choose options with kintoki (sweet azuki beans) or condensed milk, so it seems easy to enjoy a range of flavors without getting tired of it.
5d7b40
It was still really hot out, and I casually stopped by this cafe looking for something cool, and it was absolutely the right choice! The grape kakigori (shaved ice) had a rich fruit flavor, almost like drinking a high quality grape juice. It was not overly sweet at all, and I enjoyed it all the way to the last bite. It was one of the best kakigori I have ever had!
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みー2555
It was so hot that I ordered the "nama-ringo kakigori (fresh apple shaved ice)" just to cool down. It was very refreshing and delicious.. It had plenty of fruit in it, and it reminded me of the apple sherbet from school lunches. Haha. Store-bought shaved ice is often so big that I get cold or tired of it, but I enjoyed this one all the way to the last bite.
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Nara Kashitsukasa Nakanishi Yosaburo
Kintetsu Nara Sta. / Cafe featuring Japanese sweets, Japanese traditional sweets, Kakigori (Shaved ice)
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奈良県奈良市脇戸町23
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This patisserie offers a wide range of sweets based on the concept of "sweets that make the most of local ingredients with a focus on local production for local consumption."
Along with Western-style confections such as cakes, you can also enjoy kakigori (shaved ice) crafted by the pastry chef. It is a 10-minute walk from JR Nara Station and Kintetsu Nara Station.
Photograph:ふるはうす
The kakigori (shaved ice) has a creative composition you would expect from a patisserie, and the menu is updated each season.
Many of the kakigori also come with meringue, so you can enjoy a light, crisp texture as well. They also seem to offer many visually striking and colorful kakigori.
Photograph:真っ白な猫
They also offer a lineup of highly original kakigori (shaved ice) that you will want to snap a photo of without even thinking.
The Purin à la Mode kakigori (shaved ice) ordered that day had a bear-like look, with strawberries used as the eyes. The pudding was also good, and it was said to be even better than expected.
ノンカフェイン宣言
A kakigori (shaved ice dessert) topped with jewel-like sparkling strawberries is lovely. This kakigori is served by a patisserie that is closer to JR Nara Station than Kintetsu. With edible roses and a light whipped cream, you can enjoy the flavor of the strawberry syrup on the kakigori without it getting lost. There seems to be something like gelee inside the ice, so the flavor did not get weaker halfway through.
Source:ノンカフェイン宣言's review
シェイブアイス
This lineup of shaved ice blended the delicate flavor making you expect from a patisserie with the refreshing feel of kakigori (shaved ice), and every item was satisfying in both looks and taste. You can feel the sense of the season, and the combinations of fruit and aroma are unique, so you can enjoy kakigori that is hard to find elsewhere. It is also recommended as a good place to take a break while sightseeing in Nara in summer.
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PATISSERIE KARAKU
Nara Sta. / Cake, Kakigori (Shaved ice)
奈良県奈良市杉ヶ町73番
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Photograph:さくら☆
This is a Taiwanese sweets cafe located near Nara Park, Kofukuji (Kofuku Temple), and Sarusawaike (Sarusawa Pond). Healthy soy milk desserts and oolong tea are popular.
The interior recreates the feel of Taiwan, and it is said to have a few table seats where you can relax and take your time. It is a 5-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station.
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The menu mainly focuses on douhua (Taiwanese tofu pudding), a national favorite sweet in Taiwan, but they also serve shaved ice in the summer.
The photo shows the "Happo kakigori (eight treasure shaved ice)." It uses house-made brown sugar syrup, and the ice is generously topped with beans, nuts, and fragrant sesame dumplings.
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The “Guihua Sesame Tangyuan Kakigori” is a shaved ice dessert topped with freshly boiled goma tangyuan (sesame rice dumplings) over kakigori (shaved ice) with kinmokusei (fragrant olive) syrup.
The soft, chewy goma tangyuan are rich and seem to pair very well with the aroma of the kinmokusei syrup. It is also said that azuki (red beans) are hidden inside the ice.
aoutomoone
I had the happo kakigori (eight-treasure shaved ice). It was topped with cashews, azuki (red beans), ryokuto (mung beans), hatomugi (Job’s tears), hasu-no-mi (lotus seeds), goma dango (sesame dumplings), and more, and it looked healthy at a glance. It was my first time visiting this shop, but the kakigori loaded with beans had just the right amount and sweetness, and on a day as hot as midsummer, I really enjoyed it.
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けろじぇｎ
Just as the name suggests, this is a specialty shop for douhua (Taiwanese tofu pudding). It was my first time trying douhua, and it was quite good. The texture, somewhere between tofu and kanten (agar jelly), goes very well with the sweet soup? as well as the adzuki beans and tapioca. It was a very nice place to take a relaxing break. The atmosphere of the shop was nice too, and it was the perfect place to rest for a bit after getting tired from walking around.
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Sarusawa Doufa
Kintetsu Nara Sta. / Sweets, Kakigori (Shaved ice)
奈良県奈良市今御門町10-1
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Photograph:Ruuuko
An 8-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station, this long-established wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) shop was founded in 1897. There is a tea room on the second floor where you can enjoy sweets such as warabi-mochi (bracken starch dumpling) and Japanese-style parfaits.
From the window, you can look out on Gangoji Temple, a World Heritage Site, and relax in comfort. You can also enjoy standard shaved ice and seasonal shaved ice.
Photograph:Ruuuko
The kakigori (shaved ice) served here gets great reviews for its light, fluffy texture and refined sweetness. It seems to be popular with kakigori fans as well.
For an extra charge, you can add soft serve inside the ice, which is a nice plus for anyone with a sweet tooth. The photo shows the seasonal "Kaki Shio Milk."
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The standard kakigori (shaved ice) lineup includes menu items made with matcha and kinako (roasted soybean flour), just what you would expect from a wagashiya (Japanese confectionery shop).
The “Matcha Milk Shiratama Azuki,” made with rich Yamato-cha (Yamato tea) matcha, looks like a satisfying dessert topped with shiratama and tsubuan (chunky sweet red bean paste).
ムーミン169810
The first floor sells sweets, and the second floor is a cafe space. The kakigori (shaved ice) here is on the smaller side and easy to eat, and you can enjoy recommended seasonal kakigori. This one was ichigo shio daifuku-gori (strawberry salted daifuku shaved ice), and it was delicious.
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☀️hime8☀️
This time, I ordered the sakura (cherry blossom) and sake kasu (sake lees) kakigori (shaved ice). It arrived after about a 5-minute wait. The light, fluffy ice went really well with the syrup, which had just the right amount of sweetness, and the gentle aroma of sakura spread the moment it hit my mouth. The texture of bubu arare (tiny rice crackers) also added a nice accent, and I enjoyed it all the way to the end without getting tired of it. It was a lovely bowl that let me feel the season.
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Kasuga An
Kintetsu Nara Sta. / Japanese traditional sweets, Kakigori (Shaved ice), Cafe featuring Japanese sweets
奈良県奈良市中新屋町29
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Photograph:シノ23
Located on the 3rd floor of Hotel Nikko Nara, directly connected to the west exit of JR Nara Station, this lounge cafe is popular for its sweets.
Filled with gentle natural light, the interior has an open and airy feel, making it a great place to enjoy a მშვიდかな tea time.
Photograph:ふるはうす
They offer espuma shaved ice, popular for its light and fluffy new texture, and you can enjoy it all year round.
Each shaved ice dessert is carefully Homemade one by one and is also known for its beautiful appearance. With a variety of limited-time menu items on the lineup, this is the kind of place you will want to visit again and again.
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They also have a full lineup of sweets besides kakigori (shaved ice), including cake and ice cream. Reviews say the cake set is popular too.
The "Chocolate Cake" is made with a glossy chocolate coating, chocolate mousse, and sponge cake, and is said to have a light texture that seems to melt in your mouth.
t0m00314
I went to have kakigori (shaved ice). The shop had a calm atmosphere, and it was nice to relax there. I ordered the kakigori in ruby chocolate and peach. Personally, I recommend the peach kakigori because it was light and refreshing.
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モモ★
The summer limited kakigori (shaved ice) (yogurt × mango) was refreshing but still sweet, and it was really delicious. The pistachio Mont Blanc was rich without being heavy, and it was an irresistible flavor for pistachio lovers. With its calm atmosphere, this place is recommended for people who want to take their time and enjoy sweets!
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Fountain
Nara Sta. / Cafe, Kakigori (Shaved ice)
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JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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奈良県奈良市三条本町8-1ホテル日航奈良 3F
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This is a kakigori (shaved ice) specialty shop that comes recommended for anyone looking for high level kakigori in Nara.
Located in a quiet residential neighborhood a 4-minute walk from Kintetsu Shin-Omiya Station, it is by reservation only. There are only 6 seats, creating a calm space where you can take your time and focus on the kakigori.
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The ice used for the kakigori (shaved ice) is said to be fine textured and so light that it melts smoothly the moment it hits your mouth.
The quality of the ingredients really comes through in the syrup and sauce, and the whole thing seems very thoughtfully put together. The "Kotoka no Ichigo Pie" is said to feel almost like eating a cake.
Photograph:ふなり
They also offer savory shaved ice options made with unusual ingredients for kakigori (shaved ice), such as hiyayakko (chilled tofu) and corn.
The "Potato Salad" is said to have the mild flavor of soft-textured potato salad, with cucumber adding a nice accent. It is perfect when you want to try a unique kakigori.
クロちゃん1998
The ice itself is fluffy, so it is the kind that does not give you that sharp brain-freeze feeling. Regular kakigori (shaved ice) tends to melt and turn grainy in the second half, but the kakigori here stays fluffy all the way to the end. Since it is a light shaved ice dessert you can finish with ease, I went ahead and had two this time.
Source:クロちゃん1998's review
あーりーさん
・Kogyoku ringo (Jonathan apple) apple pie
I love Labo’s pie series. As autumn deepens, it’s apple season. Firmly sweetened apples, sweet and melting cream, and a crisp pie crust. No matter when I have it or how many times I eat it, that first-time excitement never fades.
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Labo103
Shin Omiya Sta. / Kakigori (Shaved ice)
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JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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奈良県奈良市芝辻町4-8-3ベルアンジュ奈良 1F
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