"Traveling Spoon" opens June 1st!
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■ Retailers
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Karuizawa Minoriya / Karuizawa Town
Royal Vanilla, a noble fragrance also beloved by Her Majesty the Empress.
This renowned shop is famous for its "Royal Sweet Vanilla," often referred to as the "legendary vanilla." It recreates the flavor of a Karuizawa restaurant once frequented by Empress Michiko, and its rich yet refined taste continues to be loved by many fans. This ultimate soft-serve ice cream, with its carefully considered "lingering aftertaste," is a special treat that evokes a sense of history and elegance and is a must-try when visiting Karuizawa. -
Nakataka Frozen Sweets/Nakano City
A nostalgic yet new, fruit-filled specialty ice cream.
Born from the hospitality of a ski resort, this ice cream is made with 100% Nagano Prefecture fruit juice, condensing the bounty of Shinshu, including apples, Shine Muscat grapes, and the rare Nagano Purple grape. Its cute fruit-shaped containers are also a distinctive feature, making it a beloved specialty ice cream that appeals to all generations—nostalgic for adults and new for children. -
Tea Room IPPUKU (Utsukushigahara Onsen Shoho) / Matsumoto City
A luxurious post-bath dessert featuring rich milk and fragrant, authentic matcha.
Located on a hill overlooking Matsumoto City, the Shoho hot spring inn has a tea room. Their original ice cream, sold exclusively at the shop, offers luxurious flavors that highlight the natural taste of the ingredients. These include the rich "Azumino Milk," reminiscent of freshly squeezed milk from a farm, and the fragrant "Matcha (light/rich)," which smells like freshly brewed matcha. This exquisite treat, filled with the inn's unique attention to detail, will elevate your post-hot spring experience. -
Nanairo Farm / Azumino City
Fresh strawberry gelato made with water from the Northern Alps.
This farm in Azumino Misato cultivates "summer and autumn strawberries." Grown with abundant groundwater containing snowmelt from the Northern Alps, these strawberries boast an exceptional balance of sweetness and tartness. The gelato, made with these rare summer strawberries, boasts a fresh flavor that only comes directly from the farm. True to its motto of "bringing color and smiles to the table," one bite fills your mouth with its refreshing juiciness and aroma. -
murayama ningyouten ice cream/Matsumoto City
A blissful bite where Japanese tradition and seasonal ingredients blend together.
This ice cream shop is run by the third generation of the long-established Murayama Doll Shop in Matsumoto City. Its charm lies in its warm concept of "sharing" the handmade flavors using seasonal ingredients. Befitting a doll shop that adorns special occasions, the ice cream expresses the subtle changes of the seasons. In addition to the classic vanilla, seasonal flavors are available, making it a unique ice cream shop that brings Japanese traditional culture closer to you. -
Milk Factory kumapon's / Anan Town
The pure taste of freshly squeezed milk, delivered by a light blue food truck.
This ice cream shop, easily recognizable by its light blue food truck, was started by the daughter of a dairy farmer in Anan Town. Their signature product is "Minami Shinshu Wago Ice Cream," which uses fresh milk from their own farm and minimizes artificial flavors to bring out the natural taste of the milk. Characterized by its refreshing taste filled with local pride, they set up shop in various locations, mainly in Iida and Shimoina, on weekends. You can encounter a cup of ice cream filled with the blessings of freshly squeezed milk and smiles that only a dairy farmer can deliver. -
Neverland / Neba Village
A blissful dessert made with rich milk, brought to you by a dairy farming village.
Located in Neba Village, the southernmost tip of Shinshu, this is a multi-purpose tourist facility. Taking advantage of the region's thriving dairy farming industry, it is renowned for its exquisite soft-serve ice cream and regular ice cream made with fresh milk. At the adjoining "Taiyaki Cafe LyNa," you can also enjoy sweets served with this rich soft-serve ice cream. Surrounded by nature, this popular spot for families and drivers allows you to savor the bounty of the local area with all your senses. -
POSTA GELATO / Ina City
Local fruits and vegetables take center stage! Vibrant and luxurious gelato Based in Ina City, this shop offers gelato featuring local fruits and vegetables. They value the natural colors and flavors of the ingredients, and always have a wide variety of flavors that change with the seasons. The appeal lies in being able to directly experience the seasonal flavors of the Ina Valley by using mainly local agricultural products. It's a shop that adds a little luxury to your everyday life.
