Kakigori
in Tokyo
Finely shaved ice piled high with syrup, fruit, condensed milk, matcha (powdered green tea), or seasonal toppings. In Tokyo, old-school summer stands and modern dessert shops both treat it like edible snow.
Did you know?
Shaved ice desserts in Japan date back centuries, but Tokyo's specialty shops have turned kakigori into a seasonal craft dessert.
Where to Find It
1 place to try Kakigori in Tokyo
Himitsudo
$$$$Yanaka
A beloved kakigori specialist serving fluffy shaved ice with seasonal syrups and fruit-forward toppings.
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