More than Seafood: Toyama’s Delectable Menus

Located in the Unazuki Onsen area of Kurobe City, "Souvenir Shop and Restaurant Kashiwaya" sells a variety of souvenirs including Toyama sweets, delicacies, and accessories. There’s also a hand bath with natural hot spring water at the entrance, so please try it!

At "Souvenir Shop and Restaurant Kashiwaya," you can also enjoy the "Nyuzen Jumbo Watermelon Soft Serve Ice Cream," which, as the name suggests, is a watermelon-flavored soft-serve ice cream.

If you love soft-serve ice cream or you like trying different flavors of soft-serve ice cream, this rare watermelon-flavored treat is a must-try!
 

Not only does the shop utilize real fruit juice to create unique flavors, but they also use only the best fruit samples! The watermelon, for example, is the select jumbo watermelon produced in Nyuzen, Toyama, and each of these can reach up to 20kg. Talk about jam-packed with flavor.

The soft serve is created using genuine extracts from the fruit bearing its name, which is exactly why the smooth and creamy watermelon cone is such a delight – it tastes remarkably close to the real thing!

It’s also perfect for eating while strolling around the hot spring town of Unazuki Onsen, or as a cooling treat after a hot spring bath. And while it’s available all year round, you will especially want to eat it in the hot summer months when it will cool and refresh you with its classic summer flavor of watermelon. Please try Nyuzen Jumbo Watermelon Soft Serve, which can only be found here!
 

Nestled in the mountains and created to greet those visiting Oiwasan Nisseki-ji Temple in Kamiichi Town lies “Kinryu Somen,” a small family-owned restaurant that prides itself on its one-of-a-kind somen.

Everything from the noodles to the broth is meticulously made, ensuring every bite has a rich flavor. The noodles, which are personally hand-pulled, come from the Awaji Islands nearby, and to give it the rich umami flavor without the accompanying smell, the noodles are coated with a little oil and aged for three years! This process leaves you with firm noodles that have a taste unlike any other around.
 

When you take these specially made somen noodles and add them to the broth, the taste is amplified. Toyama is famous for its pure waters, and said water plus the bonito, kelp, mushrooms, chives, and more produce a broth that has a good balance of sweet and salty flavors, mild and easy to drink. Be sure to gently mix in the ginger to enhance the taste even more, and try not to let the broth drip off your noodles while you eat.

The somen is easy to eat even in hot weather, and Kinryu Somen is the perfect place for a break before or after you visit Oiwa Nisseki-ji Temple. One bite of the beautifully prepared and arranged noodles and the mild, refined golden broth will surely captivate you. Be sure to check it out so you don't miss out!
 

Gratiner is a cafe located in the town of Nyuzen. Gratiner (French for “browning food in an oven”), specializes in gratins, dorias, and just about anything delicious! Also, in their aim to consume locally, the restaurant uses many ingredients produced in Toyama Prefecture, especially those from Nyuzen.

For lunch and dinner, the restaurant offers mainly doria and gratin, as well as salads made with local vegetables. For the doria and other sauces, they use Nyuzen rice flour instead of wheat flour.
 

For dessert, the restaurant offers their signature "brûlée," as well as a dessert that changes monthly, and mini parfaits made with fruit sourced from local farmers. In summer, they also offer shaved ice made with ice and homemade sauce. When you visit Toyama, be sure to experience its rich food culture!

When you visit Nyuzen, why don't you spend a relaxing time with food from "Gratiner?"