Visited 13.05.2016 (Fri)
Famished. Returned to Hirazumi JR Station 平泉駅 after visiting Motsuji 毛越寺 and Chusonji 中尊寺, both named as UNESCO World Heritage sites. On Day 2 of my solo trip in Tohoku region, I was surviving on intermittent snack breaks while travelling between various sites and did not have a proper lunch. Considering the amount of distance walked that day, I was already drained and famished, and I still have one more attraction to cover in the evening (Future City Galaxy Earth Railway Wall Painting / Mirai Toshi Ginga Chikyu Tetsudo Hekiga 未来都市銀河地球鉄道壁画) Decided to reward myself with some decent food and I eventually had an unforgettable dinner of Maesawa beef at Ogata オガタ. Prior to that, I had to satisfy my sweet tooth. Followed the recommendation on co-Trip travel guide book (featuring Kakunodate, Morioka, Hirazumi, Hanamaki and Tono) to Kozenji Cafe, a gelato shop located along Riku Highway 陸羽街道 and within walking distance from the train station. The standalone, single storey cafe is easily identified by its large signboard with purple background and a conspicuous purple coloured ice cream truck parked in front of the building.
Famished. Returned to Hirazumi JR Station 平泉駅 after visiting Motsuji 毛越寺 and Chusonji 中尊寺, both named as UNESCO World Heritage sites. On Day 2 of my solo trip in Tohoku region, I was surviving on intermittent snack breaks while travelling between various sites and did not have a proper lunch. Considering the amount of distance walked that day, I was already drained and famished, and I still have one more attraction to cover in the evening (Future City Galaxy Earth Railway Wall Painting / Mirai Toshi Ginga Chikyu Tetsudo Hekiga 未来都市銀河地球鉄道壁画) Decided to reward myself with some decent food and I eventually had an unforgettable dinner of Maesawa beef at Ogata オガタ. Prior to that, I had to satisfy my sweet tooth. Followed the recommendation on co-Trip travel guide book (featuring Kakunodate, Morioka, Hirazumi, Hanamaki and Tono) to Kozenji Cafe, a gelato shop located along Riku Highway 陸羽街道 and within walking distance from the train station. The standalone, single storey cafe is easily identified by its large signboard with purple background and a conspicuous purple coloured ice cream truck parked in front of the building.
Blueberry galore! Kozenji Cafe is a gelato specialist that aims to create their ice cream from fresh ingredients, either cultivated by themselves or sourced from local suppliers. In fact, their signature and most popular blueberry flavoured gelato is produced from fruits harvested from their farm (between Jun and Sep). Just blueberry flavour alone, they have five different combinations/types to offer - blueberry milk, blueberry sherbet, blueberry cream cheese, blueberry yogurt and blueberry white chocolate. Being a fan of this fruit, I stood in front of the display freezer, eyes shuffling between the tubs of alluring looking purple gelato and was totally spoilt for choice! Apart from their top selling blueberry, you can also choose from a variety of flavours such as milk, scorched caramel, pumpkin and rum raisin, black sesame and milk, mulberry leaves accompanied with azuki beans, etc.
Yumm-ilicious. Made up my mind and ordered a blueberry parfait ブルーベリーパフェ [500 yen] which came with three delectable scoops of gelato - blueberry milk, blueberry sherbet and cream cheese, topped with handmade blueberry jam, strawberries and whipped cream, all contained in a freshly made crispy waffle bowl. I was amazed by the tangy and refreshing essences unleashed by this tiny little fruit. Love the smooth and creamy texture of the blueberry milk gelato; the sherbet version tasted more citrusy and it felt like I was sinking my teeth into the whole fruit itself. The handmade blueberry jam, with whole fruits in it, is to die for and enhanced the overall sweetness of the parfait. I have to say I fell in love with Kozenji Cafe and their delicious gelato; how I wish there is such gelato shop nearby my house (and also such wonderful handmade blueberry jam which I think will go extremely well with waffles)!
Another parfait please!
Yumm-ilicious. Made up my mind and ordered a blueberry parfait ブルーベリーパフェ [500 yen] which came with three delectable scoops of gelato - blueberry milk, blueberry sherbet and cream cheese, topped with handmade blueberry jam, strawberries and whipped cream, all contained in a freshly made crispy waffle bowl. I was amazed by the tangy and refreshing essences unleashed by this tiny little fruit. Love the smooth and creamy texture of the blueberry milk gelato; the sherbet version tasted more citrusy and it felt like I was sinking my teeth into the whole fruit itself. The handmade blueberry jam, with whole fruits in it, is to die for and enhanced the overall sweetness of the parfait. I have to say I fell in love with Kozenji Cafe and their delicious gelato; how I wish there is such gelato shop nearby my house (and also such wonderful handmade blueberry jam which I think will go extremely well with waffles)!
Another parfait please!
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Kozenji Cafe コゼンジカフェ
岩手県西磐井郡平泉町平泉字樋渡50-2
Operating hours:
- May - Oct: 1000 - 1800 hrs
- Nov - Apr: 1030 - 1700 hrs
- Closed on Mondays * If public holiday falls on Monday, it will be closed on Tuesday.
http://www.kozenji-cafe.com/
How to get there?
(1) By foot. About 10 minutes walk from Hiraizumi JR Station 平泉駅.
Kozenji Cafe コゼンジカフェ
岩手県西磐井郡平泉町平泉字樋渡50-2
Operating hours:
- May - Oct: 1000 - 1800 hrs
- Nov - Apr: 1030 - 1700 hrs
- Closed on Mondays * If public holiday falls on Monday, it will be closed on Tuesday.
http://www.kozenji-cafe.com/
How to get there?
(1) By foot. About 10 minutes walk from Hiraizumi JR Station 平泉駅.
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