Koedo/Sahara, with a retro line of towns along the Ono River. In recent years, the town has been focusing on "shaved ice" and has become established as a new specialty, with a shaved ice stamp rally being held in the summer. This time, we introduce the recommended shops of Sawara, such a shaved ice war district. Enjoy the unique shaved ice with the ingenuity of each store♪

"Sasa red beans" at Chukei Teahouse/Adult taste with sake

The restaurant "Chukei Teahouse" has a restaurant like a food court with a Showa retro taste.
The popular "Sasa (sake) red bean" 700 yen is shaved ice with the aroma of sake added with local ginjo sake "Chukei". The red beans, which are laid under the ice, are taken from a local bean paste shop, and their moderate sweetness complements the flavor of the sake.
In addition, "shaved ice of homemade fig jam" 700 yen is also popular.

By the way, the store name Tadataka is named after the great man, Tadataka Ino, who completed the Japanese map by actual observation for the first time. It is said that Tadataka Ino became a son-in-law of the Ino family in Sahara at the age of 17, and spent time in this town until around the age of 50.
The town of Sawara is dotted with land related to Tadataka Ino, and he is still familiar to many people.

■ Chukei Teahouse

Address: 1903 Sawara, Katori-shi, Chiba
TEL:0478-52-4362
Time: 10 to 17
Holds: Mondays (with unregular holidays)
Access: 15-minute walk from JR Sawara Station
Parking: There (2 cars)

Kanmidokoro Inae's "Wasanbon Sudachi"/Elegant sourness and sweet mariage

"Kanmidokoro Inae" is a renovation of a merchant house built in the Meiji period. It is a popular sweet shop where you can enjoy a meal menu such as udon noodles in addition to the anmitsu in a retro atmosphere.
The "Wasanbon Sudachi" 950 yen offered here is shaved ice, which is characterized by syrup using Wasanbon. If you squeeze fresh fresh sunabon just before you eat it, the refreshing scent will spread through your mouth. It will match the deep flavor of Wasanbon!
In addition, there is also a menu of shaved ice, such as "Miruku Gold Time" 1000 yen.

The building, which is connected by a courtyard to the two townhouses, the Tozō, the Yōkan and the Kura, has two galleries in addition to the Kanesokyo. It is a shop where you can catch a glimpse of the old-fashioned Sawara lifestyle and relax.

■ Kanmidokoro Inae

Address: 511 Sawarai, Katori-shi, Chiba
TEL:0478-54-7575
Time: 10:30 to 17
Closed: Wednesday
Access: 10-minute walk from JR Sawara Station
Parking: None

"Sawara Cola Ice"/Homemade Cola is spicy!

"Dashidokoro Mani Mani", which stands along the Ono River, is a restaurant that has a reputation for its specialty dishes, such as kelp and flying fish. What I want you to order here is "Sawara Cola Ice" 880 yen. The original limited-edition craft cola "Sawara cola", made with Setouchi lemon and a few spices, is used as a syrup. With a subtle sweetness and a tangy spicy taste, the sense of freshness is irresistible! In addition, shaved ice menus using fruits from all over the country, such as apples from Shinshu, are also popular.

In the shop, there are about 4 tables with counter seats and small tables. It is a small restaurant that the shopkeeper prepares alone. Please try the lunch menu, such as "Dashi-cha-pickled table" 1078 yen and "Onogawa curry" with 15 kinds of spices for natural venison, 1408 yen!

■ Dashidokoro Mani Mani

Address: 498-8 Saharai, Katori, Chiba
TEL:090-3202-8848
Time: 11-14 o'clock, 17-22 o'clock
Closed: Tuesday
Access: 12 minutes from JR Sawara Station
Parking: None

Rice Cafe Rakue's "Berry Mix Shiboost"/Chef's idea is full! Evolutionary system Shaved ice

A little out of the town along the Ono River is the "Rice Cafe Rakue". Fluffy and light shaved ice using the brand pure ice ''Yamato Himuro'' ordered from ''Hinode Seihyo'', a wholesale ice for shaved ice in Nara Prefecture, is very popular!
The "berry mix siboost" 1580 yen is shaved ice like a parfait with homemade gelato, jelly and more, with caramelised ciboost cream adding an accent to the taste.
The material and composition change depending on the season, so you can enjoy the seasonal shaved ice from time to time. The new work will be announced on the shop's SNS from time to time, so check it out!

The shop is the appearance of the atmosphere that does not decorate, but the interior is colored with a good sense, a fashionable atmosphere.
It has a reputation for its genre-agnostic creative cooking, and the ingenious shaved ice also reflects plenty of the chef's sensibility.

■ Rice Cafe Rakue

Address: 2122-16 Sawarai, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture
TEL:0478-54-1135
Time: 11-14:30
Closed: Monday
Access: 7 minutes by car from JR Sawara Station
Parking: 13 cars

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