Café & Sweets · Yanaka
Himitsudo ひみつ堂
Famous Yanaka kakigori shop hand-shaving natural ice from Nikko and topping it with homemade fruit syrups.
HoursMon 09:00-18:00; Tue-Fri 09:00-18:00; Sat, Sun & holidays 08:00-18:00
PriceTypical spend per person: ¥1,000
Getting thereNippori Station, about 376 m (5 min walk)
Time needed1-2 hours
Best timeWeekday mornings
Address3-11-18 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo
Websitehimitsudo.com
About
Himitsudo is one of Tokyo's best-known shaved-ice shops, near the Yanaka Ginza shopping street. It uses natural ice from Nikko shaved on hand-cranked machines and syrups made from fresh fruit. Lines form in summer, but it serves kakigori year-round.
Highlights
- Natural Nikko ice shaved by hand-crank
- Fresh fruit syrups such as strawberry milk
- Open year-round
- Next to Yanaka Ginza
Tips
- Expect long queues in summer; numbered tickets may be issued
- Cash only
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