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Hirakata Tohyo
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WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Founded in 1952 — 74 continuous years of operation, the strongest indicator of genuine quality.
Continued operation confirmed after 2023 renovation.
2026 summer menu (450 yen) confirmed via official site hirakataice.com.
263 Tabelog reviews.
Numerous repeat-visitor posts like 「I come every year」 and 「I have been coming since childhood.」 Year-round presence — kakigori in summer, yakiimo in winter — makes it indispensable to locals.
Not a chain.
Researcher note of 「winter closure」 is incorrect (year-round operation confirmed).
Popular Dishes
Natural Ice Kakigori (Shaved Ice)
天然氷のかき氷
Strawberry Milk Kakigori
いちごミルクかき氷
Melon Kakigori
メロンかき氷
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removedA venerable kakigori (shaved ice) specialty shop founded in 1952 (Showa 27) with 74 years of history. The delicate natural-ice shaved ice is a beloved summer tradition for locals who return every year. Open year-round: kakigori in summer (from 450 yen) and roasted sweet potatoes in winter (October to mid-April, from 190 yen). Renovated and reopened in 2023.
Praised as 「nostalgic old-fashioned shaved ice,」「the fluffy natural-ice texture is unlike anything else,」 and 「I come here every summer without fail.」 Tabelog 3.51 (263 reviews). A beloved Hirakata summer institution with 74 years of history. 2026 summer menu confirmed active via official site hirakataice.com.
Business Hours
Mon・Tue10:00-18:00
Thu – Sun10:00-18:00
Regular Holiday：Wednesday（7・8月は無休）
Access
Open year-round (summer: kakigori shaved ice; winter: roasted sweet potato). Closed Wednesdays (no closure in July and August). Confirm opening before visiting. Cash only.
4-1 Mitsuya-cho, Hirakata, Osaka
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
