We Tried the Natural Shaved Ice at Yondaime Tokujiro Near ACTA by Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi Station

Introducing “Plum Cube,” a spot on the path from Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi Station toward ACTA where the shop changes every two weeks【Nishi2 Gourmet Limited-Time Feature】

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The shop we’re introducing this time is the natural shaved ice shop “Yondaime Tokujiro.”
Open until Tuesday, August 31

Shaved Ice from “Yondaime Tokujiro”

Yondaime Tokujiro is an ice maker in Tochigi Prefecture that still makes ice the traditional way. There are only about five such shops in Japan.

Tochiotome Strawberry　900 yen tax included

Among the nine types of shaved ice, “Tochiotome Strawberry” is apparently by far the most popular～😀

When you think of Tochigi, you think of “Tochiotome,” after all～

You can see the little bits of strawberry～

When I tried it, it tasted like “homemade strawberry jam～😍,” with sweetness and happiness spreading through my mouth～

And of course, the ice is so fluffy😃

White Peach　900 yen tax included

The No. 2 favorite is White Peach🍑

The white peach is so sweet!
It mixes with the ice that melts instantly in your mouth, and it feels like peach juice is being made right there～

And of course, the ice is so fluffy😃

Matcha, Azuki, and Condensed Milk　1,200 yen tax included

The grand finale is the No. 3 favorite, Matcha, Azuki, and Condensed Milk～　

Isn’t the combination of matcha × azuki × condensed milk unbeatable?
I was excited even before eating it～😆

And when I tried it, it was exactly as good as I imagined! No, even better～！！

I’d like to try just the matcha too, but I’m sure you can’t go wrong with the condensed milk and matcha topping～

I know I keep saying it, but the ice really is so fluffy😃

Mr. Taguchi, who turns hard ice into fluffy shaved ice

They say it’s made by carrying on this traditional, old-fashioned method.

It’s ice-making that depends on nature～. Apparently, in a warm winter, the ice doesn’t freeze.
They told us that the ice, made with an incredible amount of time and effort, is rich in minerals and melts beautifully in your mouth, completely different from ice frozen in a household freezer～

Menu for Natural Shaved Ice “Yondaime Tokujiro”

It’s reassuring to see the production areas listed～

These are the syrups poured over the shaved ice. Is it just me, or do they look dignified, like they’re packed with concentrated flavor?

Location of “Plum Cube”

The shop is next to Asnas Express on the path to ACTA after exiting the north ticket gate.