Happo-en is hosting the Ice Cream Park 2026 pop-up event at Takanawa Gateway City in Tokyo from July 30 to August 4, 2026, featuring over 70 carefully selected regional ice cream flavors from across Japan.
The event runs daily from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (closing at 5:00 p.m. on the last day) at Gateway Studio, offering visitors a chance to enjoy unique local ice creams priced from ¥244 (tax included). On the weekend of August 1 and 2, a special Nasu-Shiobara mini market will also be held, showcasing fresh ingredients from Tochigi Prefecture.
About Ice Cream Park 2026 at Takanawa Gateway City
Produced by Happo-en and organized by the Takanawa Gateway Area Management Association, this is the second year for the Ice Cream Park event. It brings together more than 70 flavors of regional ice cream from all over Japan, creating a refreshing summer spot in the heart of the city. Visitors can experience rare local tastes that are usually hard to find in Tokyo.
The event is held at Gateway Studio, directly connected to Takanawa Gateway Station, part of the largest integrated station town in Japan. The weekend mini market features fresh produce and goods from Nasu-Shiobara City, delivered via JR East’s eco-friendly rail cargo service “Hako Byun.” This initiative strengthens cultural exchange and promotes regional specialties to locals and tourists alike.
Highlights
- Over 70 regional ice cream flavors from 30-plus varieties, including the nostalgic “Ice Durian” from Akita Prefecture priced from ¥282 and the award-winning “Margar Gelato” from Ishikawa Prefecture starting at ¥386.
- Traditional “Ice Manju” from Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, available from ¥244, featuring red bean paste wrapped in milk ice cream.
- Apple sherbet from Fukushima Prefecture at ¥285, made with fresh local apples and a beloved long-selling product since 1981.
- Weekend-only Nasu-Shiobara mini market offering fresh vegetables and fruits transported by the sustainable “Hako Byun” rail service.
- Event hours are 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with early closing at 5:00 p.m. on the final day, held at Gateway Studio in Tokyo’s Minato Ward.
Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Ice Cream Park 2026 at Takanawa Gateway City |
| Menu / items | Ice Durian (Akita) ¥282; Apple Sherbet (Fukushima) ¥285; Margar Gelato varieties (Ishikawa) ¥386 and up; Ice Manju (Mie) ¥244 and up; plus 70+ regional ice cream flavors |
| Location | Gateway Studio, Takanawa Gateway City, Tokyo |
| Address | 2-21-1 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo |
| Period | July 30, 2026 (Thu) – August 4, 2026 (Tue), 11:00–18:00 (final day until 17:00) |
| Price | ¥244–¥386 (tax included) depending on item |
