Matsudo City has introduced a new lineup of refreshing summer sweets starting in July 2026. These treats range from innovative shaved ice creations to traditional Japanese desserts, designed to help locals and visitors alike beat the summer heat.
The sweets highlight local ingredients from Matsudo’s farms and artisan shops, making them an ideal stop for those in the Matsudo area looking for seasonal delights. Options include blueberry shaved ice, corn potage-inspired shaved ice, grape sorbet, ice dorayaki, and kudzu-based ice bars.
About the Summer Sweets in Matsudo
Matsudo City offers a variety of cool treats crafted by skilled chefs and local producers. From French-inspired shaved ice served year-round at Glace Lapin to traditional shaved ice from long-established wagashi shops, the city’s summer sweets scene blends creativity with heritage. The use of fresh, local fruits and vegetables ensures authentic flavors and a refreshing experience during the hot months.
Highlights
- Glace Lapin features shaved ice inspired by corn potage soup, topped with smooth espuma sauce, available year-round.
- 8 mémoire offers blueberry shaved ice made with 100% locally grown blueberries from the adjacent farm.
- Traditional shaved ice from Sagamiya Kashi-ten includes original strawberry syrup and seasonal fruit syrups like peach and mango, priced from ¥500 to ¥600.
- Bar Tail O’Cock hosts a weekend-only shaved ice shop using freshly made syrups from seasonal fruits.
- Gelateria Sumi-ya and Gelateria Il Regalo serve seasonal gelato flavors featuring local produce such as edamame, blueberries, corn, and peach.
- Ice dorayaki with vanilla, matcha, and chocolate ice cream is a summer specialty at Hougetsu, a historic wagashi shop.
- Matsukyu offers kudzu-based ice bars in grape and strawberry flavors, known for their unique texture and resistance to melting.
Menu and Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Summer Sweets Collection |
| Menu / items | Corn Potage Shaved Ice, Blueberry Shaved Ice, Grape Sorbet, Ice Dorayaki, Kudzu Ice Bar |
| Location | Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan |
| Address | 1-318 Shin-Matsudo Building 103, Shin-Matsudo, Matsudo 505-1 Shichuemonshinden, Matsudo 5-9 Honcho, Matsudo 1228-1 Matsudo Station Building 3F, Matsudo 5-239 Chiba Yahashira Building 1F, Matsudo 3-37 Sunny Heim Shin-Matsudo 1F, Matsudo 3-17-15 Koganehara, Matsudo 1-3-14 Akiyama, Matsudo 1281 Matsudo, Matsudo 411-2 Kanegasaku, Matsudo |
| Period | From July 2026 |
| Price | ¥500–¥600 (shaved ice); Prices vary for gelato and other sweets |
