Hachi San Roku, a new Japanese-style cafe housed in an 80-year-old renovated traditional house, opened on June 11, 2026, in the charming Yanaka Ginza shopping street in Tokyo. This cafe offers a fresh take on traditional Japanese sweets, focusing on a unique interactive shaved ice experience called “Koori Asobi” or “ice play.”
About Hachi San Roku Cafe
Yanaka Ginza is known for its nostalgic atmosphere and quiet backstreets, making it a popular destination for visitors seeking authentic Tokyo charm. Hachi San Roku fits perfectly into this setting by providing a peaceful retreat where guests can enjoy carefully selected Japanese ingredients from various regions. This limited-time cafe is an ideal spot for travelers looking to savor traditional Japanese flavors in a relaxed environment away from the city’s hustle.
Hachi San Roku was created with the idea of encouraging guests to slowly enjoy Japanese ingredients. The cafe uses premium local products such as Uji matcha from Kyoto, black sugar from Okinawa, azuki beans from Hokkaido, and finely ground kinako from Kyoto. The interior preserves the wooden beams and fittings of the traditional house, blending nostalgic warmth with modern sensibilities.
Highlights
- Interactive shaved ice experience “Koori Asobi” where you customize flavors by adding Japanese ingredients little by little.
- Three signature shaved ice flavors: Uji Matcha, Black Sugar Kinako, and Shaved Strawberry Milk.
- Additional menu items include shiratama (sweet rice dumplings), matcha and hojicha lattes, and refreshing plum and yuzu sodas.
- Takeout options such as matcha and hojicha lattes, sodas, and Yanaka soft serve ice cream, perfect for strolling around Yanaka Ginza.
- Located just a 5-minute walk from JR Nippori Station within the historic Yanaka Ginza shopping street.
Menu and Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Hachi San Roku (八三六) |
| Location | Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street, Tokyo |
| Address | 3-13-2 Yanaka, Taito-ku, Tokyo |
| Period | From June 11, 2026 |
| Price | Shaved ice ¥1,200; Shiratama and drinks ¥600–¥900; Takeout soft serve ¥500 (all tax included) |
The signature “Koori Asobi” shaved ice invites guests to enjoy evolving flavors by adding toppings such as Uji matcha syrup, Okinawan black sugar syrup, Hokkaido azuki beans, and kinako powder. This interactive dessert ensures a fresh taste with every bite. The cafe also offers traditional Japanese sweets like shiratama and a variety of hot and cold drinks including matcha and hojicha lattes, plum soda, and yuzu soda.
Whether you’re exploring the nostalgic streets of Yanaka or looking for a quiet place to relax, Hachi San Roku provides a unique and immersive way to experience Japanese sweets and culture.