Kanmidokoro Donguri (Traditional Sweet Shop)
Established in 1976, this Showa-era sweet shop in Numazu's Nakamise arcade is beloved by locals for its signature 'river counter': miniature wooden boats carrying desserts float along a small canal to your seat. The interior is named after post towns of the Tokaido highway and features a loud jukebox. Celebrated nationally by food media as Numazu's iconic kissaten.
Many visitors make it a point to stop by every time they come to Numazu. Yahoo! Maps 4.2 (195 ratings). 285 Tabelog reviews. The river counter photos spread widely on social media. Draws visitors of all ages for both the sweets and the Showa atmosphere.