"Himitsu-do" is a valuable shaved ice shop located near the entrance
of Yanakaginza.
And there you can enjoy the shaved ice all the year round even in winter.
Himitsu-do is so popular shop as there is always a line, and also a lot of "shaved ice freak" visits from afar.
HImitsu-do uses the natural ice from Mitsuboshi-himuro which is one of the natural ice brewery that are only five now in Japan.Leaving JR Nippori Station, the west exit, and walking towards "Yanaka Ginza" about five minutes. When I make a left turn and go ahead dozens of meters through the point that went down the stairs of "Yuyake-dandan", the crossroads of the entrance this side of Yanaka Ginza, Himitsu-do appears on the right of the way.
Cozy, and playful appearance is impressive.
The blackboard that the recommended menus every day were written in this place.
By the way, "French toast" and "Shippo gratin" in the photographs are menus of the winter season limitation.