Unlike shaved ice that is make from normal water which is dense and hard; the shaved ice that is made from natural spring water in Nikko area is fluffy and would stay frozen over a long period of time. It let you enjoy the gentle melting sensation that it leaves in your mouth while eating it.
In year 1907, there used to be nearly 100 ice shop in Tochigi Prefecture, but now there are only 3 left, hence, this is the “must try” when you are here. Among the 3 shops, Shogetsu Himuro 松月氷室 is one of the most popular ice shop. It is a long-established shop (since 1894) that still continues to make natural shaved ice. The shaved ice is available all year round and there are more than 40 flavors you can choose from, among them:
- Tochiotome (550 yen) – A mix of mild sourness and natural sweetness taste. It is one of the most popular flavour
- Rainbow (400 yen) – Combined flavours of a variety of fruits like strawberry, melon and lemon. It is popular among children with its colourful appearance
- Kinako whipped (600 yen) – Milk, kinako powder and ice are whipped up together and then the fluffy ice mix is topped with white dango ball
It opens from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm daily, close on Monday (or the following day after a public holiday)
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