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Karasawa

Old-fashioned handmade ice cream loved in Onomichi for many years

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Last update : 1 Nov 2026

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Karasawa is an ice cream shop located along Kaigan-dori Street, about an 8-minute walk from Onomichi Station.
Its signature ice cream monaka is made to order by sandwiching ice cream between crisp monaka wafers. The fragrant wafers pair perfectly with the gentle sweetness of the ice cream, made with plenty of eggs.

From April through September, egg is the only ice cream flavor available. During other seasons, matcha, sesame, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream are added to the menu for limited periods.
The shop also offers ice cream cones and zenzai sweet red bean soup topped with ice cream.

You can enjoy your treat inside the stylish, warmly furnished shop, or sit on a bench on the pier and eat while taking in views of the sea in Onomichi.

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Old-fashioned ice cream made with plenty of eggs from Hiroshima Prefecture.
The popular ice cream monaka is affordably priced at just 180 yen each.
Try sitting on a bench on the pier and eating while taking in views of the sea in Onomichi.
Also available at shops around Onomichi Station.

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Cream zenzai and ice cream monaka
Matcha monaka
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Benches on the pier

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Linda Liao

27 Sep 2026 See More

KARASAWA is a long-established and popular local shop in Onomichi that has been around for many years, and it’s an ice cream shop loved by many locals as well. The shop specializes in homemade ice cream and offers a wide variety of flavors. In addition to the classics, you can also try special seasonal flavors. The most distinctive option pairs ice cream with a crispy monaka wafer—simple, yet unique. Pick one up while strolling along the Onomichi waterfront and enjoy a cold dessert in the sea breeze—a little moment of happiness during your trip〜
林進權

18 Mar 2021 See More

The rich flavor of the fresh milk ice cream goes perfectly with the crispy wafer shell. It has an old-school, nostalgic taste. After enjoying the ice cream, you can take a walk by the seaside.

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Name in Japanese: からさわ
Postal Code: 722-0035
Address: 1-15-19 Tsuchido, Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture
Phone: 0848-23-6804
Hours: 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Closed on: Tuesdays (open when Tuesday is a national holiday and closed the following day)
Please check the official website for details.
Price Range: 180-500 yen
Access: About an 8-minute walk from Onomichi Station on the JR Sanyo Main Line
Credit Cards: Not accepted
Official website: Official website (Japanese)