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Karasawa

Rating85SCORE
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 1939.
TripAdvisor Onomichi #2, 4/5, 98 reviews.
Yahoo Maps 4.36/266 reviews.
4.36
Supported by both locals and tourists as 'Onomichi's soul food.' Established as an after-school spot for local students.
No signs of PR campaigns.
Ice cream monaka from 180 yen, extremely affordable.
Popular Dishes
Ice Cream Monaka Wafer (from 180 yen)
アイスもなか(180円〜)
Ice Cream (seasonal flavors available)
アイスクリーム(季節限定フレーバーあり)
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A long-established Japanese sweets and ice cream shop on Onomichi's Honmachi shopping arcade, founded in 1939. Famous for ice cream monaka, assembled fresh in front of customers. TripAdvisor #2 in Onomichi (rated 4/5, 98 reviews). Yahoo Maps 4.36/266 reviews. Called 'Onomichi's soul food,' with local students stopping by after school. Historical note: Emperor Showa also enjoyed it.

Reviews often say 'this is the taste of Onomichi' and 'the nostalgic flavor unchanged since childhood.' Praised as one of the few shops supported by both tourists and locals alike.

Business Hours
Mon10:00-17:00
TueClosed
Wed – Fri10:00-17:00
Sat・Sun10:00-17:30
Regular HolidayTuesday・第2第4Wednesday(8月Public Holiday)
Phone0848-22-8108Call
Access
Takeout only. Eat standing outside the shop. Cash only. No Japanese needed (point to order).
1-15-19 Tsuchido, Onomichi, Hiroshima
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
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Sweets¥

Karasawa

Rating85SCORE
Popular Dishes
Ice Cream Monaka Wafer (from 180 yen)
アイスもなか(180円〜)
Ice Cream (seasonal flavors available)
アイスクリーム(季節限定フレーバーあり)
Business Hours
Mon10:00-17:00
TueClosed
Wed – Fri10:00-17:00
Sat・Sun10:00-17:30
Regular HolidayTuesday・第2第4Wednesday(8月Public Holiday)
Access
Takeout only. Eat standing outside the shop. Cash only. No Japanese needed (point to order).
1-15-19 Tsuchido, Onomichi, Hiroshima
Phone0848-22-8108
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
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 1939.
TripAdvisor Onomichi #2, 4/5, 98 reviews.
Yahoo Maps 4.36/266 reviews.
4.36
Supported by both locals and tourists as 'Onomichi's soul food.' Established as an after-school spot for local students.
No signs of PR campaigns.
Ice cream monaka from 180 yen, extremely affordable.
85SCORE
What a score of 85 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A long-established Japanese sweets and ice cream shop on Onomichi's Honmachi shopping arcade, founded in 1939. Famous for ice cream monaka, assembled fresh in front of customers. TripAdvisor #2 in Onomichi (rated 4/5, 98 reviews). Yahoo Maps 4.36/266 reviews. Called 'Onomichi's soul food,' with local students stopping by after school. Historical note: Emperor Showa also enjoyed it.

Reviews often say 'this is the taste of Onomichi' and 'the nostalgic flavor unchanged since childhood.' Praised as one of the few shops supported by both tourists and locals alike.

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