Glace Hikawa, a new gourmet shaved ice specialty shop, opened its doors on July 4, 2026, in the Hikawa neighborhood of Itabashi, Tokyo. This unique café showcases a fusion of Japanese and Western flavors, served with a delicate texture on traditional Arita porcelain.
Visitors to Japan looking for a refreshing and elegant dessert experience will appreciate Glace Hikawa’s seasonal and classic shaved ice selections. The shop operates on weekends from 11:00 to 17:00, making it an ideal stop during a summer visit to Tokyo. Its use of fine Arita ware and carefully crafted syrups offers a memorable taste of Japanese craftsmanship and flavor.
About Glace Hikawa
Glace Hikawa specializes in gourmet shaved ice featuring a silky, fluffy texture achieved by finely shaving pure ice. Each serving is topped with light, creamy espumas and presented in a distinctive two-layer style: a glass bowl set atop a large Arita porcelain plate in the traditional Ko-Imari style. The shop is run by a native of Saga Prefecture, who draws inspiration from his hometown’s renowned Arita ceramics and the celebrated Ureshino tea.
The menu includes five year-round classic flavors—strawberry, Uji matcha, tiramisu, rum raisin, and kuromitsu kinako mochi—alongside two rotating monthly limited editions, totaling 24 seasonal varieties annually. The July specials include a grapefruit marmalade and white bean paste inspired by Hiroshima Hassaku daifuku, and a mango, cardamom, and yogurt flavor inspired by the Indian dessert Shrikhand.
Highlights
- Silky, delicate shaved ice that melts instantly in your mouth, crafted fresh for each order.
- Elegant presentation using Ko-Imari style Arita porcelain plates selected individually by the owner.
- Five classic flavors available year-round: Strawberry (¥1,500), Uji Matcha (¥1,500), Tiramisu (¥1,650), Rum Raisin (¥1,500, alcohol included, 20+ only), and Kuromitsu Kinako Mochi (¥1,200).
- Monthly limited flavors for July 2026: Grapefruit Marmalade White Bean Paste (¥1,750) and Mango Cardamom Yogurt (¥1,750).
- Located in a quiet part of Itabashi, offering an exclusive and memorable dessert experience.
Menu & Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Glace Hikawa |
| Menu / items | Strawberry (¥1,500); Uji Matcha (¥1,500); Tiramisu (¥1,650); Rum Raisin (¥1,500, alcohol included, 20+ only); Kuromitsu Kinako Mochi (¥1,200); July limited Grapefruit Marmalade White Bean Paste (¥1,750); July limited Mango Cardamom Yogurt (¥1,750) |
| Location | Itabashi, Tokyo |
| Address | 12-6 Hikawa-cho, Itabashi, Tokyo |
| Period | From July 4, 2026 (Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00–17:00) |
| Price | ¥1,200 to ¥1,750 (tax included) |
