A special feature on refreshing summer sweets to enjoy in Toyama City - Toyama City Official Tourism Website

One of the joys of going out in the summer is enjoying chilled sweets.
From classic shaved ice to parfaits made with seasonal fruits, local soft serve ice cream, and specialty ice cream shops,
We've gathered together flavors that are unique to this season.

This time, we'll introduce some refreshing sweets in the central area of Toyama City that are easy to stop by between sightseeing and strolling around town.
Let us introduce you to our main offerings. Enjoy the cool and sweet taste that will make you forget the heat.

*Information regarding closing days, business hours, prices, etc., is current as of June 2026.

Izumi-cho Yamakawa Main Store
Factory Cafe &Yado kari Cheesecake Toyama Store
Alpaca Coffee Roastery & Market
Wakaba Sweets Shop Toyama store
Seasonal Confectionery Shop KONOMI
Jibamonya cowffee
Hummingbird Bean to Bar Chocolate TOYAMA
Hiranoya
Aesop & Akataya
Kuribayashi Garden
Fruit Parlor Murahata Toyama daiwa Store
Coconut Island Main Store
Matsukawa Chaya (Riverside Tea House)
Cafe Cherio
Cafe Kouma Kirari Store
Blue train

From left to right: "Strawberry Milk," "Uji Kintoki," and "Lemon."

Address: 2-7-3 Izumi-cho, Toyama City
Hours: Around 10:30 AM to around 19:00 PM
Closed: Irregular holidays

Yamakawa Main Store in Izumi-cho has been in business since 1926 (Showa 1). Their shaved ice, a beloved treat for over 100 years, is a quintessential summer treat in Toyama. The reason for its long-lasting popularity lies in the taste passed down from the first generation and the meticulous attention to detail in adjusting the ice-shaving method according to the temperature and humidity of the day. The most popular item, "Uji Milk Kintoki," is exceptional with the rich aroma of matcha dissolved in syrup and the elegantly sweet red bean paste made fresh daily. You can enjoy a nostalgic summer moment while listening to the gentle murmur of the Itachi River flowing in front of the store.

Shaved ice made with local raspberries and blueberries

Address: 1-3-2 Nezuka-cho, Toyama City
Hours: [Shaved ice serving hours] Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays 12:00-16:00 (last order) *May be open on other days during the summer
Closed: Mon-Thursday

This cafe, attached to a cake factory, offers freshly made sweets. Their seasonal shaved ice, made with plenty of fresh fruit, is particularly popular. They always have 6-7 different flavors on the menu, which change weekly depending on the fruit they receive, so you can enjoy seasonal flavors no matter when you visit. The fluffy ice is piled high like an iceberg and generously topped with fresh fruit. The refreshing flavor of the yogurt cream enhances the taste of the fruit, resulting in a light yet satisfying flavor.

An adult version of "Tiramisu Milk Shaved Ice" with the aroma of espresso.

Address: 178-12 Taromaru, Toyama City
Hours: [Milk shaved ice serving hours] 10:00 AM - 17:00 PM (last order), Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays 9:00 AM - 17:00 PM (last order)
Closed: Wednesday

This shop is popular for its in-house roasted coffee and baked goods. As summer approaches, they bring out their "Milk Ice," made by rapidly freezing milk using a special machine and then shaving it. Its appeal lies in its fluffy, light texture like powdered snow and the rich flavor of the milk. The "Tiramisu Milk Ice" is topped with plenty of espresso and layered with mascarpone sauce. As you eat it, coffee soft serve ice cream peeks out from the inside, creating a gentle sweetness and a hint of coffee bitterness. It's an irresistible summer treat for coffee lovers.

"Milk Cream Uji Kintoki" and "Milk Cream Shiratama Kintoki" (700 yen each)

Address: 2-9 Shimizumotomachi, Toyama City
Hours: 9:30 ~ 18:00
Closed: Closed irregularly on Thursdays and Wednesdays.

Wakaba offers traditional Japanese sweets such as taiyaki, dango, and anmitsu. The owner trained at one of Tokyo's top three taiyaki shops and has been preserving the taste he inherited from them for half a century. A summer staple is their "ice water." The coarsely shaved ice has a refreshing crunch that helps to beat the intense summer heat. Among the most popular items is the menu item with "kintoki" in the name. The bottom of the bowl is filled with their proud red bean paste, the same paste used in their taiyaki. Its nostalgic taste remains as beloved today as it was in the past.

Shaved ice made with plenty of local blueberries

Address: 657 Nishiaraya, Toyama City
Hours: Thursday 13:00〜16:30、
Saturday and Sunday 12:00〜16:30
(Last Order 16:00) *Business days may change or there may be temporary closures. Please check Instagram for the latest information.
Closed: Monday to Wednesday *We may also be open on Wednesdays from late July to August.

This small cafe is housed in a renovated 150-year-old earthen storehouse. During the summer months, it transforms into a shaved ice specialty shop, offering 5-6 different flavors at any given time. In addition to the classic "pumpkin cream" and "white miso cream," seasonal limited-time menus featuring fruits from Toyama Prefecture are also available. The shaved ice, layered with sauces and syrups prepared by the pastry chef owner, is truly an elaborate dessert in itself. Enjoying it in the secluded atmosphere of the shop will make you forget the heat and hustle and bustle outside. During the peak of summer, it is recommended to make a reservation before visiting.
*Reservation method: Reservations can only be made through the shaved ice-only in-store seating reservation form on our website (in-person reservations and phone reservations are not accepted).

The photo shows the large size. "Cowhee" and related products are also sold in the store.

Address: 1st Floor, With Building, 3-3-16 Sogawa, Toyama City
Hours: 10:00～18:30
Closed: 1/1-3

Located in the heart of Toyama City is "Jibamonya Sohonten," a shop filled with freshly picked vegetables, seasonal fruits, prepared foods, processed goods, and local sake. Their specialty is "Cowhi Soft Serve." After much trial and error, they've recreated the taste of "Cowhi," a coffee milk drink beloved by Toyama residents, in soft-serve ice cream form. Its cute appearance, featuring a cow character and a thick, swirling shape, is delightful. One bite reveals the rich flavor of coffee and the gentle sweetness of milk. It's a local soft-serve ice cream perfect for enjoying during a stroll around town.

The photo shows a double scoop of "Ghana 70% Chocolate Ice Cream" and "White Chocolate Ice Cream."

Address: 3-6-15 Sogawa, Toyama City
Hours: 12:00 ~ 17:00
Closed: Closed on Wednesdays and other irregular days.

Humming Bird is a chocolate specialty shop located in the Sogawa-dori shopping arcade in Toyama City. It's a "Bean to Bar" style shop, handling every step from cocoa beans to finished chocolate. A great way to experience its charm is through their homemade ice cream made with chocolate. With just one bite, the natural aroma of cocoa gently spreads, followed by a vibrant, fruity flavor. It's rich yet has a surprisingly light aftertaste. The shop also sells chocolates made with ingredients from Toyama Prefecture, making them perfect souvenirs.

The photo shows "Monaka" in vanilla (150 yen) and matcha (170 yen).

Address: 5-1 Ichibancho, Toyama City
Hours: 10:00 ~ 19:00
Closed: Wednesday

Founded in 1935 as a diner, Hirano-ya has since become a beloved ice cream shop. Their homemade ice cream, made using a recipe passed down from previous generations, is characterized by its moderate sweetness, rich flavor, and clean aftertaste. Available in monaka (wafer) and soft serve, their takeaway cup ice cream is also popular. With over 20 flavors available at all times, including many made with local ingredients, be sure to try the ice cream from "Hirano-ya Ojisan," a long-time local favorite.

On the left is "Black Sesame Kinako," and on the right is "Strawberry."

Address: 5-17 Ichibancho, Toyama City
Hours: 11:00 ~ 16:00
Closed: Sundays, Mondays, and public holidays

This shop is a merger of "Akadaya," a restaurant founded in 1930, and "Aesop," a coffee shop located next door. They sell homemade ice cream at the storefront. The ice cream, made with plenty of milk, has a slightly icy texture and is appealing because it can be enjoyed refreshingly on hot days or after a meal. Their specialty is the "Full Blend Soft Serve Ice Cream," where you can choose and blend your own fillings. You can enjoy it according to your mood and preference from seven flavors, including blueberry, chocolate, and buckwheat tea. It is also recommended to savor it slowly in the charming interior of the shop.

A mix that allows you to enjoy both matcha and hojicha at the same time is also popular.

Address: 5-10 Echizen-machi, Toyama City
Hours: 9:00 ~ 19:00
Closed: Open every day (March to November)

Kuribayashi-en, a long-established shop selling tea leaves and tea ceremony utensils, is famous for its matcha and hojicha soft serve ice cream. Made with high-quality tea leaves sourced from Uji, Kyoto, and blended into milk soft serve, it offers a luxurious taste unique to a specialty tea shop. The matcha has a rich umami flavor, a rich aroma, and just the right amount of bitterness that harmonizes with the gentle sweetness of the milk. The hojicha, recommended by the shop owner Mr. Kuribayashi, has a fragrant and rich aftertaste that fills your mouth. A sprinkle of each tea powder is added as a finishing touch, releasing a fresh aroma the moment you take a bite.

Enjoy the fruity flavors that unfold in your glass.

Address: 3-8-6 Sogawa, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture, Toyama Daimaru B1F
Hours: 10: 00 to 19: 00 (LO18: 30)
Closed: Irregular closing days (following Toyama Daimaru's schedule)

This fruit parlor, located in the basement of a department store, is directly managed by "Fruit Murahata," a company founded in 1914. Their parfaits, made with an abundance of carefully selected seasonal fruits, are very popular. The "Fruit Parfait," available year-round, features nine kinds of fruit beautifully arranged in a glass. The soft-serve ice cream has just the right amount of sweetness, adding a refreshing touch while enhancing the flavor of the fruit. Also, be sure to check out the seasonal parfaits, which change twice a month. Each visit offers a chance to discover fruits unique to that time of year.

A simple parfait that lets you fully enjoy the deliciousness of the fruit.

Address: 87-1 Sasakura, Fuchu-machi, Toyama City
Hours: 10: 00 to 20: 00 (LO19: 30)
Closed: Wednesday (in case of a holiday, the next day)

This pioneering fruit parfait shop has been serving parfaits in the same style for over 40 years. Many people travel from afar specifically to enjoy their seasonal parfaits, including those featuring strawberries. During the summer, their "Peach Parfait," made with a whole peach, is particularly popular. The peach sherbet and ice cream blend together in the glass, making it perfect for cooling down on a hot day. Enjoy the feeling of being on a southern island in the open terrace-like setting surrounded by houseplants.

Take a photo with Toyama Castle and the Matsukawa River in the background.

Address: 1-34 Honmaru, Toyama City
Hours: 10:00～17:00
Closed: Monday (in the case of a holiday, the next day)

Matsukawa Chaya is located within Toyama Castle Park. From its glass-walled interior, you can enjoy views of the scenery that changes with the seasons. The "Toyama Castle Matcha Parfait," which can be enjoyed both inside the cafe and to go, is topped with a monaka (wafer) shaped like Toyama Castle. The cup is filled with matcha and vanilla ice cream, matcha jelly, warabi mochi (bracken starch mochi), shiratama (rice flour dumplings), and more. It is recommended to add your favorite toppings to the Toyama Castle monaka as you eat. They also have a wide selection of other Japanese sweets and drinks, making it the perfect place to take a break during your stroll.

The fruits may vary depending on the season.

Address: 3-6-15-18-1 Sogawa, Toyama City
Hours: 10:00 ~ 17:00
Closed: Wednesday

Founded in 10, "Cafe Cherio" is a long-loved café in the heart of Toyama City. Its retro interior retains the charm of the Showa era, attracting a wide range of customers from regulars and office workers to families and tourists. Their most popular dessert is anmitsu (a Japanese dessert) made with homemade red bean paste using Hokkaido-grown Dainagon adzuki beans. The "Shiratama Cream Anmitsu" is a treat where the richness of the soft-serve ice cream enhances the flavor of the anmitsu. With agar jelly and mochi balls included, it's a satisfying and indulgent dessert. They also offer other café-style sweets such as parfaits and pudding à la mode.

A cute soda float in a round glass.

Address: 5-1 Nishimachi, Toyama City, TOYAMA Kirari 2F
Hours: 10: 00-18: 00 (LO17: 30)
Closed: Wednesday, New Year holidays

This cafe is located inside "TOYAMA Kirari," a multi-purpose complex in the heart of Toyama City. The complex also houses the Toyama City Glass Art Museum and the Toyama City Library, and the cafe welcomes visitors with drinks and sweets. The four types of "soda floats" are served in original float glasses made at the Toyama Glass Studio. The vibrant colors visible through the glass are refreshing and visually appealing. If you sit by the window, you can enjoy a panoramic view of downtown Toyama City and relax while escaping the heat.

Homemade coffee jelly served in a retro glass

Address: 1-9-8 Kashima-cho, Toyama City
Hours: 11:00 ~ 18:00
Closed: Tuesday, Friday

Blue Train, a renowned coffee shop established in 1980, is known for its water-drip coffee, brewed slowly over time to achieve a mild flavor with minimal bitterness. Their homemade coffee jelly, made with this same coffee, boasts a pleasantly springy texture and smooth mouthfeel, with a clean aftertaste perfect for a summer moment. Inside, model trains, handcrafted by the owner, run quietly, creating a nostalgic atmosphere. Why not take a break from sightseeing and enjoy some sweets and coffee?

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