Challenge the world's richest matcha ice cream！ 5 Tokyo ice shops loved by Japanese netizens

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

As summer approaches and the weather gets hotter, it’s the perfect time to cool down with ice cream and popsicles！ Over 12,000 Japanese netizens have voted for the top 5 recommended ice shops in Tokyo. Their cool flavors and unique textures are must-try desserts when visiting Tokyo in the peak of summer.

▲PALETAS specializes in 5 fruit-free ice creams. (Photo / fromPALETAS fan page)

5th Place Daikanyama PALETAS
The biggest highlight of PALETAS is their fruit popsicles made by blending fresh fruits and vegetables into juice and yogurt, then adding slices of kiwi, orange, and other fruits before freezing — resulting in an extraordinarily unique texture！

There are a total of 20 fruit popsicle flavors, all uniquely crafted by the shop, with seasonal limited-edition popsicles released throughout the year, making them the most recommended ice treats among netizens.

Address: 20-23 TENOHA & NEXT 1F, Daikanyama-chō 20-23, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

▲You can also get it in Taiwan！ (Photo / fromJapanese Shiroichi 10-second soft serve fan page)

4th Place Shibuya “Shiroichi”
The famous ice cream shop “Shiroichi,” which also has branches in Taiwan, serves ultra-high milk soft serve that’s over 28 cm long, poured right onto cookies — an eye-catching treat！ Its rich milk flavor is truly unforgettable.

Address: 1-7-7 Ando Building 21F, Kojimachi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

▲The renowned Milanese ice cream shop Gelateria Marghera. (Photo / fromGelateria Marghera fan page)

3rd Place Azabu Juban Gelateria Marghera
The famous Milan-based ice cream shop Gelateria Marghera offers seasonal ice cream flavors made with fresh, in-season fruits. Currently, the most popular is the rich-tasting kiwi flavor, available only until the end of June.

Gelateria Marghera offers a total of 36 ice cream flavors, but only 21 are displayed at a time and rotated daily. Its rich, cool flavors have earned it a loyal fan base.

Address: 2-5-1 Azabu Juban 1F, Minato-ku, Tokyo

▲%brIGELA's specialty is bread ice cream that's both hot and cold. (Photo / fromBrigela fan page)

2nd Place Harajuku Brigela
Opened in April 2016 at Laforet Harajuku department store, Brigela is known for its “hot and cold” experience — various flavors of ice cream served inside soft brioche bread, creating an unexpectedly delicious combination！ There’s also a strawberry milk flavor exclusive to Laforet Harajuku, which is especially popular. Dessert lovers can also order just the ice cream on its own.

Address: 1-11-6 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

▲Seven Shades of Matcha Ice Cream in Asakusa, Tokyo (Photo / Screenshot from modelpress)

No. 1   Asakusa   Susukien
Asakusa’s Kaminarimon Gate has long been a popular attraction in Tokyo. The century-old local tea house Susukien has teamed up with the renowned Shizuoka-based matcha dessert brand ななや (Nanaya) to launch seven different shades of matcha Italian-style ice cream. The highest level, Shade 7, is claimed to be “the strongest matcha in the world.” Ever since opening, the shop has drawn huge crowds lining up, prompting the store to start issuing numbered tickets. According to netizens who have tried the highest level, the taste is “unbelievably intense,” “super matcha!”—an experience that attracts even more people eager to take on the challenge.

Address: 3-4-3 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo