A Feast for the Eyes: Must-Try Instagram-Worthy Eats in Showa Yokocho, Inuyama Castle Town!

I Want to Visit Showa Yokocho in Inuyama Castle Town ♡

Do you know Showa Yokocho, located on the street from Inuyama Station to Inuyama Castle in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture?

Recently, a lot of girls have been saying,

"I want to go here—!"

It seems to be gaining popularity ♡

Speaking of Inuyama Castle Town...?

Inuyama Castle Town is near the famous Sankō Inari Shrine, known for its heart-shaped votive tablets＊

Sankō Inari Shrine is a famous shrine dedicated to the deity of matchmaking, making it a popular travel spot ♩

There Are Lots of Cute Sweets Shops＊

Near Sankō Inari Shrine, in Showa Yokocho of Inuyama Castle Town,

there are many shops that offer irresistibly cute and delicious "sweets"＊

Generally, at tourist spots, common street foods are dumplings or grilled sweetfish, but

Showa Yokocho is filled with sweet and delicious treats (of course, others too)! It attracts young women ♩

There are about 15 shops in the street, and among them, here are the top 5 most popular food selections＊

① Shichifukutei Akina "Koi Mikujiko Ai"

The one you see most often on Instagram is this: Shichifukutei Akina's "Koi Mikujiko Ai," a gelato ice candy bar ♡

It's shaped just like the heart votive tablet at Sankō Inari Shrine, and the name "Ai" means "love," making it super cute＊

There seems to be a variety of flavors like strawberry milk, matcha, and mango＊

If everyone orders different flavored stick ice and takes a picture, it becomes so colorful ♩

② Chadori Kuraya "Koi Komachi Dango"

Chadori Kuraya's "Koi Komachi Dango" is also very popular in Showa Yokocho of Inuyama Castle Town ♡

It's a dango, but what makes it special is the unusual flavors of the sweet bean paste on top, like strawberry, peach, honey, and mandarin orange＊

Of course, they also have traditional smooth red bean paste, so it's delightful ♩

The "Koi Komachi Dango," which is just as cute as a toy and delicious, is definitely worth trying＊

③ Yoshikawaya "Fruit Parfait Spring"

If you love sweets, I especially recommend Yoshikawaya's "Fruit Parfait Spring"＊

The parfait piled high with seasonal fruits is quite luxurious, but it's so delicious that you might end up finishing it in no time ♩

④ Honmachi Saryo "Soft Serve Ice Cream"

Next, let me introduce the "Soft Serve Ice Cream" from Honmachi Saryo. There are several varieties,

and the soft serve topped with colorful rice crackers is a must-try for girls before marriage ♩

This one has a heart-shaped monaka decoration on top of the soft serve＊

It's inspired by the heart votive tablet from Sankō Inari Shrine and is so cute that you'll want to stare at it forever ♡

⑤ Judōya "Soy Sauce Fried Rice Skewers"

After all those sweets, you'll eventually crave something salty＊

In such a case, I recommend Judōya's "Soy Sauce Fried Rice Skewers"!

If you're lucky, the round grilled rice ball on top may be heart-shaped ♡

Let's Go on a Date to Showa Yokocho in Inuyama Castle Town ♩

Showa Yokocho in Inuyama Castle Town is filled with cute and delicious sweets shops, making it a happy place where you can feel excited just by walking around ♡

While visiting the Sankō Inari Shrine, be sure to stop by with your partner＊