Cool Treats in Hokkaido: Exploring Unique Soft Cream Flavors for the Summer

Summer is here, and there’s no better way to beat the heat than with a refreshing treat. In Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, soft cream isn’t just a dessert—it’s an experience. 

Exploring Unique Soft Cream Flavors for the Summer
Cool Treats in Hokkaido: Exploring Unique Soft Cream Flavors for the Summer

Known for its premium dairy products, Hokkaido offers an array of soft cream flavors that go beyond the usual vanilla and chocolate. From locally sourced lavender and melon to unusual twists like konbu and piman, each cone tells a story of the region’s rich agricultural heritage and creative culinary flair. So, grab a spoon and join us on a journey around Hokkaido to savor the most unique soft cream flavors this vast prefecture has to offer this summer!

Here's a list of unique soft cream flavors that I have tried here in Hokkaido so far:

Black Sesame Soft Cream - Engaru Roadside Station

Blue Soft Cream - Blue Pond Cafe and Gifts near Biei Blue Pond
Blue Soft Cream - Blue Pond Cafe and Gifts near Biei Blue Pond

Shibazakura Soft Cream - Shibazakura Takinoue Park
Shibazakura Soft Cream - Shibazakura Takinoue Park

Piman Soft cream - Niikappu Roadside Station
Piman Soft Cream - Niikappu Roadside Station

Kokemomo Soft Cream - Sarufutsu Roadside Station
Kokemomo Soft Cream - Sarufutsu Roadside Station

Konbu soft cream - Rebun's Shima no Hito
Konbu Soft Cream - Rebun's Shima no Hito

Strawberry Cake Soft Cream - Chitose Roadside Station
Strawberry Cake Soft Cream - Chitose Roadside Station

Carl's Soft Cream - Shikabe Roadside Station
Carl's Soft Cream - Shikabe Roadside Station

Rose Soft Cream - Haboro Roadside Station
Rose Soft Cream - Haboro Roadside Station

Swedish Soft Cream - Tobetsu Roadside Station
Swedish Soft Cream - Tobetsu Roadside Station

Kumasasa (Bamboo) Soft Cream - Rishiri Kameichi
Kumasasa Soft Cream - Rishiri Kameichi

Hokuryu Himawari Soft Cream - Hokuryu Roadside Station
Hokuryu Himawari Soft Cream - Hokuryu Roadside Station

Vanilla Caramel Soft Cream -Tomamae Roadside Station
Vanilla Caramel Soft Cream - Tomamae Roadside Station

Horokanai Soba Mitsu Soft Cream - Horokanai Roadside Station
Horokanai Soba Mitsu Soft Cream - Horokanai Roadside Station

Lavender Soft Cream - Farm Tomita
Lavender Soft Cream - Farm Tomita

Lavender x Melon Soft Cream - Farm Tomita
Lavender x Furano Melon Soft Cream - Farm Tomita

Haskap Soft Cream - Nakagawa Roadside Station
Haskap Soft Cream - Nakagawa Roadside Station

Densuke Watermelon Soft Cream - Toma Roadside Station
Densuke Watermelon Soft Cream - Toma Roadside Station

Nanohana Soft Cream - Takikawa Roadside Station
Nanohana Soft Cream - Takikawa Roadside Station

Shibazakura Soft Cream with black pumpkin cone - Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park
Shibazakura Soft Cream with black pumpkin cone - Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park

Broccolli Soft Cream - Chippubetsu Roadside Station
Broccoli Soft Cream - Chippubetsu Roadside Station

Uryu Rice Soft Cream - Uryu Roadside Station
Uryu Rice Soft Cream - Uryu Roadside Station

Summer in Hokkaido isn’t just about stunning views—it’s about delicious adventures too! From lavender fields to roadside stations, the island is full of unique soft cream flavors waiting to be discovered. Whether it’s the floral taste of lavender, the sweetness of melons, or the boldness of piman, there’s something for every adventurous foodie.

This summer, make Hokkaido your destination for both amazing sights and unforgettable bites. Explore, indulge, and enjoy the sweetest side of this beautiful island!

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Location: Hokkaido, Japan

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