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Enjoy summer at Nicoe’s Shaved Ice Koshien! 47 prefectures, 51 types in total

“Shaved Ice Koshien 2024”, where all the shaved ice that can be said to be a summer tradition, is being held at Hamakita Sweets Community nicoe in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture!

This event, which brings together a variety of shaved ice made from delicious ingredients from all over the country, is in its 7th year, and is a big summer event that shaved ice fans can’t miss.

What is Nicoe's Shaved Ice Koshien 2024?

“Shaved Ice Koshien 2024”, which is being held at Nicoe in Somejidai, Hamana Ward, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, is a popular summer event that will be in its 7th year this year.

During the period from June 26th (Wednesday) to September 1st (Sunday), 2024, a total of 51 types of shaved ice made with carefully selected ingredients from 47 prefectures nationwide will be brought together to celebrate the summer with a variety of flavors. You can enjoy the freshness of.

Shaved ice from last year’s winner “Amaou Ichigo” will also appear on the 7th stage from August 7th (Wednesday) to August 18th (Sunday) and the final week from August 28th (Wednesday) to September 1st (Sunday).

Click here for the Shaved Ice Koshien 2024 lineup　(Japanese)

【https://www.nicoe.jp/ice47/】

I actually went to Nicoe's Shaved Ice Koshien!

This summer, we have already had extremely hot days with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius as of July, so I immediately went to Shaved Ice Koshien 2024, thinking, “I want to cool off with some delicious shaved ice!”

I visited during the day on a weekday in July.

Although it was before the summer holidays, Nicoe was already crowded with customers, and there was a wait of about 20 minutes for Shaved Ice Koshien.

There is a waiting time, but once you get your reference number first, you can walk around the building while waiting, so you can relax in a cool place.

During the summer vacation period in August, many customers visit from the morning every day.

If you’re looking for a time with less wait time, we recommend visiting Nicoe when it opens around 10am or around noon.

Shaved ice made one after another in a live kitchen

The venue for Shaved Ice Koshien 2024 is the event space inside Nicoe.

You can watch the shaved ice you order being made in a live kitchen format.

Nicoe’s Shaved Ice Koshien uses Hamamatsu Pure Ice for all its shaved ice.

“Hamamatsu Pure Ice” is highly transparent ice that is made by slowly freezing Tenryu River water, which originates from the Southern Alps, and has a fluffy and light texture when made into shaved ice.

This time, I ordered “Kawagoe Sweet Potato” shaved ice!

*The sales period for Kawagoe sweet potato shaved ice is from July 18th (Thursday) to July 21st (Sunday), 2024.

A sweet potato-like shaved ice with a mildly sweet sweet potato sauce and bittersweet caramel sauce.

The sweet potato chips topping are cute and look like rabbit ears, making them perfect for photos!

The fluffy shaved ice from Hamamatsu Pure Ice melted in my mouth and I devoured it in no time.

At Shaved Ice Koshien 2024, you can enjoy the combination of new ingredients and the fusion of Japanese and Western styles, as well as the unique presentation that takes into account the beauty that only Shaved Ice Koshien can offer!

From August onwards, we will be introducing popular flavors that are hard to find elsewhere, such as “Hoshi Persimmon” and “Kabosu & Mascarpone.”

Be sure to check out the shaved ice that interests you.

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Click here for the Shaved Ice Koshien 2024 lineup　(Japanese)

【https://www.nicoe.jp/ice47/】

Plenty of eat-in space too

Purchased shaved ice can be enjoyed at the eat-in space inside Nicoe.

The eat-in space is set up around the courtyard, so you can enjoy the summer-like view of the lush garden while staying in the cool interior.

Additionally, during Shaved Ice Koshien 2024, part of the Italian restaurant “THE COURTYARD KITCHEN” will be open as an eat-in space.

It’s nice to be able to eat cold shaved ice while relaxing in a cool room.

Another shaved ice you can enjoy at nicoe

In fact, you can enjoy another type of shaved ice at nicoe during the summer.

That is “Kezuri Ice” from “Gokokuya”.

“Gokokuya” is a Japanese sweets brand produced by Shunkado.

We develop Japanese sweets that are delicious for the body and incorporate the traditional Japanese wisdom passed down from ancient times, “five grains” and “fermentation.”

Nicoe Gokokuya sells two types of shaved ice for the summer only: “Peach and Plum Bonito” and “Pure Strawberry.”

This time, I ordered this year’s new product, “Peach and Plum Bonito”, which has a Japanese flavor.

Gokokuya’s shaved ice uses natural ice from “Yondaime Tokujiro” in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture. You can enjoy the refreshing coldness with the soft melt-in-your-mouth texture that only natural ice can provide.

The shaved ice is topped with Gokokuya’s popular gokoku rice cracker, ”Yama Musubi (plum bonito),” and you can enjoy the difference in texture between the light and fluffy ice and the smooth cream.

What’s more, the shaved ice contains puree made from peach fruit and white bean paste, and with each bite, the taste changes and you can enjoy it till the end!

Please enjoy Shaved Ice from Gokokuya along with Shaved Ice Koshien 2024.

Still enjoying it! How to enjoy nicoe

Inside nicoe, there is a shop where you can purchase a variety of sweets made by Shunkado, as well as a kids area where you can have fun with your children.

You can spend your time waiting at Shaved Ice Koshien without getting bored, and we also recommend purchasing souvenirs at the shop when you return home.

SHOP Shunkado also has nicoe limited items!

SHOP Shunkado sells “Freshly Baked Dorayaki” which can only be purchased at nicoe.

Dorayaki made with dough that is baked right in front of your eyes is exceptionally delicious!

This is a popular item that often sells out, so please stop by early.

In the fresh sweets corner, the limited edition nicoe rolls are popular.

This amazing 50cm long roll cake is perfect for birthdays and home parties!

Of course, Shunkado’s ”eel pie”, which is a standard souvenir, is also available.

Even small children will be happy in the kids area!

nicoe also has a kids area called ”Playground 082” where small children can also enjoy.

The space is equipped with large educational toys made from thinned wood from local Tenryu cedar, and you can feel the warmth of the wood, making it feel like a secret base in the forest!

It is also recommended that you move your body freely and play on the large outdoor playground equipment “Kururi no Mori”.

The playground equipment is surrounded by a nicoe garden surrounded by trees, where you can spend a relaxing time.

A tent is also set up on the terrace for summer only, so you can use it as a space to watch your children play outside while eating the shaved ice you purchased.