Café & Sweets · Namba
Hokkyoku Namba Honten 北極 難波本店
Namba ice candy shop selling Osaka's classic ice bars since 1945, next to Hozenji's backstreets.
HoursDaily 10:30-20:00
PriceTypical spend per person: ¥1,000
Getting thereNamba Station, about 182 m (2 min walk)
Time needed15 min
Best timeSummer afternoons
Address3-8-22 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka
Websitehokkyoku.jp
About
Hokkyoku has been making simple ice candy (popsicles) in Namba since just after the war. Flavours like milk, azuki and fruit are cheap, quick and nostalgic for many Osaka residents. It is a good cool-down snack while walking Namba and Sennichimae.
Highlights
- Classic Osaka ice candy since 1945
- Cheap single bars
- Many flavours including azuki and milk
- Central Namba location
Tips
- Takeaway only
- Open daily
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