[2023 Edition] The Top 3 Best Summer Desserts to Try Near Haneda Airport. Taste the Sweets of Japan!
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Introducing summer sweets spots with a Japanese flair, located in the Haneda Airport Garden, directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3!
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Another hot summer has arrived. Summer in Japan is hot and humid, and can feel downright drenching.
In summer, you can often see "氷 (ice)" all around you. A typical summer dessert in Japan is fluffy shaved ice topped with sweet syrup, commonly found at festival stalls and event venues.
This refreshing treat has long been a popular dessert in Japan, with some places now selling high-end versions of shaved ice, even catering to adults.
In this article, we will explore shaved ice and other refreshing Japanese desserts that you must try when you come to Japan!
We also share some fantastic cold desserts on our Instagram! Be sure to check it out!
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Table of Contents
- 1. Experience the Taste of Japan's Shaved Ice 🍧
- 2. Choose from 10 Flavors! Japanese-style Gelato 🍦
- 3. Try the Cool and Chewy Kuzukiri Ice
- How to access GTN Haneda Airport Garden!
1. Experience the Taste of Japan's Shaved Ice 🍧
Shaved ice is simply ice that has been finely shaved and served with sweet syrup in flavors such as strawberry, Ujikintoki, or melon, or topped with sweet red bean paste or condensed milk.
It remains a highly popular treat in Japan, and in recent years, high-end versions of shaved ice have emerged as a fashionable dessert.
You can find a shaved ice parlor that offers a taste of Japan, located in the Haneda Airport Garden, directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3.
Mosuke Dango
Indulge in the Japanese-style shaved ice experience with this delightful creation: fluffy shaved ice topped with sweet red bean paste and drizzled with matcha green tea syrup.
The sweet taste of the red bean paste blends harmoniously with the slight bitterness of the green tea, creating a uniquely Japanese flavor.
Not a fan of matcha green tea? No worries. You can choose from two other flavors - strawberry or red bean paste - and customize your treat with your favorite toppings, like whipped cream, condensed milk, shiratama (small mochi balls), or even more matcha green tea.
Staff pick! 🍧 Matcha Red Bean Shaved Ice 🍧
Shaved Ice (Strawberry or Red Bean Flavor): 800 yen, tax included
Additional Toppings (Whipped Cream, Condensed Milk, Shiratama, Matcha): 180 yen, tax included
Mosuke Dango Haneda Airport Garden Store
Address: Haneda Airport Garden, 2nd Floor, Inside Japan Promenade, 2-7-1 Haneda Airport, Ota-ku, Tokyo
TEL: 090-6026-2185
Business Hours: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Last Order at 7:30 PM)
2. Choose from 10 Flavors! Japanese-style Gelato 🍦
When summer arrives, there's nothing more satisfying than indulging in ice cream and gelato. While these treats are popular around the world, the flavors unique to Japan are something you must try when visiting the country.
For a limited time, Haneda Airport Garden is hosting a very special Japanese-style gelato store.
Okaji Japanese Style Gelato 🍦
At Okaji Japanese Style Gelato, you have the option to choose from 10 distinctive Japanese flavors, available in single, double, or triple scoops, in the size that's just right for you.
Among these selections, we highly recommend the Murakami Hojicha, Kuromitsu Kinako, and Echigohime flavors! This Japanese-style gelato is unlike anything else, so don't miss your chance to try it here!
Staff picks! 🍦Triple Scoop Gelato🍦
Flavors: Hojicha (roasted green tea), Rich Milk, Sake Kasu (sake lees), Uji Matcha (powdered green tea), Kuromitsu Kinako (soybean flour with black honey), Shiro-Miso (white miso paste), Dainagon Red Beans, Kuromitsu Black Sesame, Echigohime, Yukou (Japanese citrus fruit)
*Note: Flavors may vary depending on the season.
Gelato: Single Scoop: 500 yen
Double Scoop: 700 yen
Triple Scoop: 900 yen (All prices include tax)
Okaji Japanese Style Gelato
(Limited-time pop-up shop at TOBI・BITO Haneda Airport Garden)
Address: Haneda Airport Garden, 2nd Floor, 2-7-1 Haneda Airport, Directly Connected to Terminal 3, Ota-ku, Tokyo
TEL: 042-301-8383
Business Hours: 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM, weekends and holidays only
3. Try the Cool and Chewy Kuzukiri Ice
Kuzumochi (kudzu cakes) and warabi mochi (bracken cakes), with their smooth texture and visually cooling appearance, are among the favorite Japanese sweets enjoyed during the summer months.
Kuzumochi is a type of mochi cake made from wheat flour that has had the gluten removed, combined with a lactic acid fermented substance known as Ukiko.
It's been a popular treat in Japan since the Edo period (1603-1868), but what's interesting is that the ingredients used in kuzumochi vary by region, such as Kanto or Kansai. This regional variation even influences the flavor of the final product.
Warabi mochi, on the other hand, is a historic Japanese confectionery that has been savored since the Heian period (794-1192). In more recent times, warabimochi made from potato or lotus root starch has become prevalent. Its smooth texture and refreshing taste make it a perfect sweet delight for the summer season.
Kurazukuri Honpo
Kuzumochi (kudzu cakes) and warabi mochi (bracken cakes), with their smooth texture and visually cooling appearance, are among the favorite Japanese sweets enjoyed during the summer months.
Kuzu ice is a delightful, cold ice treat made from kuzu, offering a unique chewy texture.
You can savor it while it's still frozen for a crisp bite, or let it sit for about 15 minutes before enjoying it to experience a chewier consistency.
The choice of texture is yours! With five flavors to choose from — grape, mandarin orange, green apple, strawberry, and Setouchi lemon — each one offers a distinctive taste to enjoy.
Staff picks! 🧊 Kuzu Ice 🧊
Kuzu Ice: 400 yen each, tax included
Kurazukuri Honpo
Address: Haneda Airport Garden, 2nd Floor, Inside Japan Promenade, 2-7-1 Haneda Airport, Ota-ku, Tokyo
TEL: 03-5579-7818
Business hours: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Experience the flavors of Japanese summer sweets at Haneda Airport Garden, conveniently connected to Haneda Airport's International Terminal.
When you arrive at Haneda Airport Garden, be sure to visit the GTN Haneda Airport Garden Store!
Here, you can purchase a SIM card, rent Wi-Fi, make hotel reservations, and even book tours. We have everything you need for your travels.
We can't wait to welcome you to our store!
How to access GTN Haneda Airport Garden!
Directly connected to Haneda Airport International Terminal Arrival Lobby!
If you go straight from the arrival lobby on the 2nd floor toward the parking lot and bus stop, you will see the entrance to Haneda Airport Garden. From the entrance, walk straight through the corridor to the hotel entrance.
Once you find the Omotenashi Center (Information Counter), walk straight along the Haneda approach to the right and you will find the store.
Please feel free to come by.
Check out the video below for detailed directions!
At GTN, our mission is "Making Your Stay in Japan Great". We offer diverse solutions to support foreign nationals and foster a cross-cultural society. Through addressing social issues, we strive to create an inclusive environment that enables individuals to live their lives to the fullest, no matter where they are in the world.
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