Sweet Encounters Await: A Special Feature on Sakaide Sweets Loved by Sakaide Citizens

INDEX

Green Soft from Shinsuien, Established in 1887
Tokoroten from Shimizuya, a Specialty of the 88 Sacred Places
Strawberry Parfait from Matsuo
Cake Donuts from Yoshida Bakery
Jizo Mochi from Miyoshi Shoten [Takeout Only]

Green Soft from Shinsuien, Established in 1887

Shinsuien, established in 1887, is a long-established sweet shop that has been loved by the people of Sakaide for many years.
“Green Soft” is a soft-serve ice cream that cherishes the authentic flavor of matcha, beloved by locals.

This soft-serve, made using traditional methods, is characterized by the aroma and deep flavor of matcha. For locals, it’s a taste that heralds the arrival of summer.
Shinsuien, with its quiet presence blending into the Sakaide townscape, cherishes its long-standing bonds with local regular customers.

When visiting Sakaide, please enjoy this timeless flavor.

Shinsuien

Address

2-10-17 Motomachi, Sakaide City
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Phone

0877-46-2736
Business hours

Store 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Food 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Closed

Tuesdays (If Tuesday is a national holiday or Yokaichi market day, the following day is closed.)

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Tokoroten from Shimizuya, a Specialty of the 88 Sacred Places

Shimizuya, open seasonally from mid-March to the end of November, is a traditional shop dating back to the Edo period and a “summer staple” for the people of Sakaide.
The “Tokoroten” (agar jelly noodles) served here is made from domestically produced tengusa seaweed harvested in early spring.

Carefully finished by hand, the tokoroten is characterized by its tenacious and smooth texture.

As an essential item for local festivals, it is deeply rooted in the hearts of Sakaide residents.

Enjoy this traditional taste at this shop where locals gather.

〈Shimizuya〉

■759-1 Nishisho-cho, Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture 762-0021 Google MAP　Google MAP
■0877-46-1505
■9:00 – Dusk (Summer – 17:00, Winter – 16:00)
Closed Days: Mid-March to end of September: Open daily
October, November: Sundays and holidays
December to mid-March: Completely closed

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Strawberry Parfait from Matsuo

Matsuo is a quiet café nestled in downtown Sakaide, beloved by local regulars.
The “Strawberry Parfait” uses an abundance of “Sanuki Hime,” Kagawa Prefecture’s original strawberry variety sourced from contract farmers, creating a fresh dish where the sweetness shines.
This parfait, generously using strawberries grown in Kagawa Prefecture’s blessed land, evokes the feeling of spring in Sakaide.

We also offer different parfaits for each season.

Serving Period:
Strawberry Parfait: Mid-January to mid-May
Muscat Parfait: July to August
Chocolate Parfait: Year-round

Coffee sets are also available. Coffee comes in a pot with enough for 2 cups.

The interior features a retro atmosphere with a calm space, providing locals with a place for “healing time.”
Please enjoy a sweet moment away from your busy daily life.

Coffe House Matsuo

Address

3436-1 Hayashida-cho, Sakaide City
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Phone

0877-47-2845
Opening Hours

Weekdays 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Weekends & Holidays 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed

Tuesdays

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Cake Donuts from Yoshida Bakery

Yoshida Bakery, established in 1923, is a long-established bakery and epitomizes “nostalgic flavors” for Sakaide citizens.
“Cake Donuts” are made using a frying machine that has been in use for over 40 years since its founding.
They are also sold to local schools and kindergartens and have been a familiar taste for many years.

The store has table seating for up to 4 people, allowing you to enjoy donuts on the spot.
For the people of Sakaide, Yoshida Bakery’s donuts are a comforting presence that can be enjoyed in everyday life.
Take home these nostalgic flavors to enjoy with family and friends.

Yoshida Bakery

Address

2-6-11 Motomachi, Sakaide City
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Phone

0877-46-2425
Business hours

6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Closed

Tuesdays and Sundays

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Jizo Mochi from Miyoshi Shoten [Takeout Only]

Miyoshi Shoten, established in 1958, is a long-established shop where the people of Sakaide can feel a sense of nostalgia.
“Jizo Mochi” is a treat that maintains an exquisite balance between the scent of mugwort and sweetness, without adding unnecessary ingredients, focusing on the taste of the materials.
For locals, it’s an important presence where they can experience traditional flavors.

Carefully cooked, handmade bean paste with particular attention to detail.
Made with moderate sweetness, preserving the original flavor of the ingredients.
The gentle taste that spreads in your mouth is so delicious that once you eat it, you won’t want to eat any other mochi.

The inside of the store exudes a Showa era atmosphere, evoking memories of a nostalgic era.
The types change with the seasons: mugwort mochi in spring, kashiwa mochi in summer, and bean mochi in winter.
Please enjoy the different types of mochi that change with the seasons.

Please enjoy the “Jizo Mochi” that has been loved by locals for many years as a takeout treat.
As business ends when sold out, we recommend visiting in the morning.