Peachy, cold desserts you need to try this summer in Japan’s peach paradise, Fukushima

Fukushima Prefecture is known for their fruits. Peaches are super popular in the summer when they are in season. In Fukushima, there are many cafes that are run by farms or ones that serve sweets with fresh peaches. We want to tell you about some popular shops that serve cold desserts that are great for the summer. The sweet scent of peach, creamy soft serve, soft ice. They’re perfect for a hot day.

Enjoy a delicious peach parfait with a view at Marusei Orchard Farm Cafe: Mori no Garden

This cafe is run by a local fruit orchard, Marusei Orchard, and they have parfaits and desserts that use fresh, seasonal fruits from the orchard. The seasonal fruits change throughout the year, but one of their most popular items is the peach parfait available from July to September. You get to indulge in plenty of peaches from fruit paradise, Fukushima. People come from other prefectures just for the peach parfait. It gets busy, so we recommend coming with plenty of time to spare. The parfait brings out the natural sweetness of its ingredients, and they are generous with the peaches. Be sure to try it when you visit Fukushima.

Hours	Monday – Friday 10:00AM – 4:00PM Weekends and Holidays 10:00AM – 4:00PM Closed days depend on season
Address	27-3 Morimae, Iizakamachi Hirano, Fukushima-shi, Fukushima Prefecture
Access	Koriyama Washington Hotel: 50-min. car ride from the hotel
URL	https://www.maruseifukushima.com/

All kinds of peachy treats at this farm-run cafe, Fruits peaks

Fruits peaks is a cafe that serves fruit desserts. Popular items include fruit tarts, parfaits, and cakes that use locally produced fruits. They have several storefronts in Japan, but their main store is near Koriyama Station and is easily accessible from Koriyama Washington Hotel. From July, they have desserts with peaches. The parfait has one whole peach, peach mousse, peach jelly, and ice cream. You get to enjoy the peach in all its forms. The whole peach on top is so pretty, it’s almost a shame to eat it. Take some pictures before you dig in.

Hours	10:00AM – 6:00PM
Address	5-405 Yatsuyamada, Koriyama-shi, Fukushima Prefecture
Access	・Koriyama Washington Hotel: 10-min. car ride from the hotel ・Koriyama Washington Hotel: From Chuo-Omachi bus stop, take the Yatsuyamada Loop bus (for Minami Tohoku Hospital), and get off at Obayashi bus stop.
URL	https://fruitspeaks.jp/

Must-try for shaved ice lovers! PEACHMAN CAFE has fluffy shaved ice with a whole peach

PEACHMAN CAFE is run by the fruit farm, Fruit Farm Kato. Their fruits are well-established, and their menu of fresh fruit desserts changes with the season. In summer, the peach shaved ice stands out. The syrup has plenty of peach juice. It’s so fruity and juicy, it feels like you’re biting into a peach. Inside the fluffy shaved ice, you can find peach slices and yogurt cream. It’s super refreshing and perfect for a hot day. Since it uses a whole peach, it looks like a lot, but the flavors are light and fresh, so you’ll be finished before you know it. All shaved ice lovers, be sure to try it.

Hours	10:30AM – 5:00PM (※Thursdays 12:00 – 5:00PM) Closed days subject to change (Closed on Tuesdays from mid-July to end of August) Be sure to check their Instagram
Address	50 Minakuchi, Ozaso, Fukushima-shi, Fukushima Prefecture
Access	Koriyama Washington Hotel: 50-min. car ride from the hotel
URL	https://www.instagram.com/peach_man_cafe/