Asamireizou(阿左美冷蔵)

It has been a long time since writing this blog. I just decided to come back.

We got the chance to visit Chichibu(秩父) that is located in Saitama prefecture(埼玉県). It takes one and a half hours from Ikebukuro station by train. Its far from Tokyo but a lot of people visit this place to see that kind of stunning view every year.  

This place is a beautiful spring sightseeing spot located in Hitsujiyama Park. During this season, flowers are blooming and attracting many people. Shibazakura(芝桜) is particularly  impressive. 

Actually my purpose of this visit is different. Chichibu(秩父) is also famous for Ice Shavings(かき氷) and we finally tried them. 

Name of the place is Asamireizou(阿左美冷蔵). The only downfall to this place is that it gets always crowed and could potentially end up waiting for approximately one hour. We waited 2 hours yesterday though. However, it is worth the wait for this ice shaving. I promise. 

We tried Hiden no Mitsu(秘伝の蜜) and Mikan flavor. I have to say that that is the best ice shaving I've ever tried. One of the key features is that it was made from natural water. Also it is covered in special syrup. We were impressed with quality of them. The price is 1,000 yen and its not reasonable. But it is worth to pay for it. 

Address:

27-1 Kanazaki, Minanocho, Chichibugun, Saitama, Japan 

埼玉県秩父郡皆野町金崎27-1