Café & Sweets · Nara (Mochiidono)
Housekibako ほうせき箱
Nara kakigori specialist whose jewel-like shaved ice draws queues year-round.
HoursMon-Wed, Fri 10:00-13:00, 14:00-16:50; Sat, Sun 10:00-13:00, 14:00-17:20
ClosedThursdays
PriceTypical spend per person: ¥1,000
Getting there[8 minutes walk from Kintetsu Nara Station]
Time needed1-2 hours
Best timeWeekday mornings
Address47 Mochiidonocho, Nara, Nara
About
Housekibako ('jewel box') is one of Japan's best-known kakigori shops, located on the Mochiidono shopping street near Kintetsu Nara Station. It serves very fine shaved ice with fruit and cream toppings. Numbered tickets are issued to manage queues.
Highlights
- Elaborate fruit kakigori
- One of Japan's best-known shaved ice shops
- Near Kintetsu Nara Station
- Sweets Top 100
Tips
- Closed Thursdays
- Get a numbered ticket early; cash only
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