You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! The summer may have drawn to a close but it\u2019s never a bad season for ice cream. Japan is fast becoming an ice cream hotspot to rival Italy thanks to the likes of its unique flavours such as matcha, black sesame and pumpkin, as well as novel serving ideas (ice cream served in a donut cone, anyone?). There are also distinct regional blends. For example, Hiroshima\u2019s Miyajima Island created the \u2018deer poop\u2019 ice cream with interesting-looking sprinkles on account of the numerous deer on the island (don\u2019t worry, they\u2019re chocolate drops).<\/p>\n
Here are some of the fine places you can go to get your ice cream fix in Hiroshima.<\/p>\n
PA long-standing ice cream favourite in Hiroshima, Polar Bear operates two stores. One is at Aeon Mall in the Aki district and the other is a gelato Italian ice cream specialist at The Outlets in Saeki ward. Known for providing large servings in a cone or cup for reasonable prices, the venues allow you to sit in or take away (seating is limited). Popular flavours are green tea and mango, while the bamboo charcoal and vanilla is worth a try if you wanna get experimental.<\/p>\n
Where:<\/strong> Miyajima Island has several ice cream outlets and this is arguably the pick of them. It sells home-made gelato and the knowledgeable staff can talk you through the different offerings that include Japanese favourites matcha and black sesame as well as internationally popular blends such as hazelnut and pistachio. There is a cosy eat-in space where you can sit on cushions and enjoy a nice cup of tea along with your ice cream.<\/p>\n Website:<\/strong> http:\/\/baccano.jpn.com<\/a><\/p>\n One of the oldest ice cream parlours in Hiroshima, Karasawa began as a coffee shop in 1939 and started serving ice cream in the 1950s. Located on the waterfront in Onomichi town, its signature is the ice monaka, a wafer ice cream sandwich made with egg gelato. You can also enjoy simple scoops of flavours like matcha or vanilla as well as choose from menu items including red bean soup.<\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> 1-15-19 Tsuchidou, Onomichi<\/p>\n Spending the day seeing historic sites like the Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome is a sobering experience. If you\u2019re in need of a pickup after you\u2019re done, head over to the Dolce branch in Sogo Department Store. It\u2019s also a good option after a trip to Hiroshima Castle or the Prefectural Art Museum.<\/p>\n With its main location in Setoda, Dolce is a local gelato company. It serves a delicious range of flavours, including orange, tangerine, and lemon made from citrus fruits grown in Hiroshima. Some other top flavours to try include matcha, black sesame, and two options with salt: Setoda lemon salt and seaman\u2019s algae salt. All the ice creams are available in a cone or cup.<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> 6-27 Motomachi, Naka Ward (map link<\/a>) This is a craft ice cream store in the Naka ward worth trying out for its experimental flavours that include almond and tofu, pumpkin and coconut, gorgonzola, and citrus and rosemary. You can find the shop on the first floor of an old building alongside a number of other restaurants and cafes.<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> Nantendo, 8-16 Nekoyacho, Naka Ward (map link<\/a>) A quaint tea room close to Hiroshima Castle, this place offers plant-based soft serve ice cream alongside a mostly vegan and vegetarian menu. Ice cream flavours include matcha and black sesame made with soy milk. There is a seated area where you can take in the scenic castle views.<\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> 21-5 Motomachi, Naka Ward 730-0011<\/p>\n There are plenty of other places to explore and find ice cream and gelato in Hiroshima \u2014 these are just three of the best. Of course, if ice cream isn\u2019t your thing, there\u2019s also the option of \u304b\u304d\u6c37 (kakigori<\/em>), or shaved ice, which comes in flavours including green tea, strawberry, and lemon. Whatever you do, just remember to keep cool this summer with lots of ice, ice cream, baby!<\/p>\n
\n2-1-1 Osu, Fuchu, Aki District 735-0021 (map link<\/a>)
\n1F, The Outlets, 4-1-1 Ishiuchihigashi, Saeki Ward 731-5162 (Gelato store)
\n\u2028Open Hours:<\/strong> Every day, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
\nFacebook:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/polarbear.gelato\/<\/a><\/p>\nGelateria Baccano<\/h2>\n
Karasawa<\/h2>\n
Dolce<\/h2>\n
\nOpen Hours<\/strong>: Every day, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.<\/p>\nYacone Ice Cream<\/h2>\n
\nOpen Hours:<\/strong> 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday to Tuesday
\nInstagram:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/yacone.icecream\/?hl=en<\/a><\/p>\nOshiro no Chaya<\/h2>\n
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