The Ultimate "Chestnut" Sweet Debuts at the Roadside Station Home to "Shirokawa Bacon"! "Japanese Chestnut Mont Blanc Ice Cream" is a Guaranteed Golden Week Hit!
Michi-no-eki "Kinahaiya Shirokawa" in Ehime Prefecture is launching a new gourmet item, "Japanese Chestnut Mont Blanc Ice Cream," for Golden Week. They will also offer popular items like bacon sandwiches and frankfurter dogs made with their famous "Shirokawa Bacon," showcasing the region's charm.
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Shirokawa Bacon, boasting overwhelming recognition and popularity in Ehime Prefecture. From Michi-no-eki "Kinahaiya Shirokawa," its hometown, a new gourmet item will debut as the star of this year's Golden Week (GW). In addition to the familiar "Bacon Sandwich" generously made with homemade bacon, this time, a new "Mont Blanc Ice Cream" featuring the hidden specialty of Oku-Iyo, "Japanese Chestnuts," will be released. With repeat customers already flocking since its pre-sale in March, this collaboration of bacon and chestnuts offers an experience where you can fully enjoy the charm of Shirokawa along with a drive through the fresh greenery.
■ Explosive Meat Flavor! Popular "Shirokawa Bacon" Bacon Sandwich & Frankfurter Dog
When you think of "Kinahaiya," this is the taste. The take-out menu, featuring "Shirokawa Bacon" crafted by artisans at their own factory, is back with even more power.
Direct from the factory, the overwhelming volume of Shirokawa Bacon is a must-see.
Shirokawa-style Big Bacon Sandwich (BLT)
Driven by the desire to "let you truly taste the bacon itself," they have pursued maximum thickness. The matured smoky aroma and overflowing juices will blow away your driving fatigue.
Juicy frankfurters, a satisfying volume for both adults and children.
Shirokawa-style Giant Frankfurter Dog
A proud extra-large frankfurter with a crisp texture and meaty flavor. The key to its taste is the spicy accent of "local ketchup with yuzu pepper." The slightly adult flavor that enhances the juicy meatiness is sure to be addictive once you try it. It's a 120% satisfying dish that will captivate everyone from children to adults.
■ The Dessert After Your Meal! The Newly Debuted Little-Known Specialty "Shirokawa-style Mont Blanc Ice Cream"
After the saltiness of the bacon, what we really want you to try is this confident new creation. Shirokawa Town is actually one of Shikoku's leading chestnut producing areas. A sweet that directly conveys the deliciousness of its "Japanese Chestnuts" has been completed.
Luxurious rich Mont Blanc made only with homemade Japanese chestnut paste and fresh cream, served on renewed vanilla ice cream. Shirokawa-style Mont Blanc Ice Cream.
Shirokawa-style Mont Blanc Ice Cream
Generously piped until the vanilla ice cream is hidden is an exquisite Mont Blanc made only with their own processed "Japanese Chestnut Paste" and fresh cream. Topped with Ehime Prefecture's candied chestnuts. This is truly the "ultimate second stomach" sweet, where the elegant sweetness inherent to Japanese chestnuts, with nothing extra added, and the aroma of chestnuts fill your mouth.
This time, the base vanilla ice cream has also been deliciously renewed. Since its appearance in March, there have been a continuous stream of voices saying, "I came specifically for this."
■ There's More! "Gourmet Loop" to Fully Enjoy Shirokawa
In addition to take-out, the restaurant "Tomari" inside the facility is continuously popular for original menus that can only be eaten here, such as the "Bacon Bowl" loaded with Shirokawa Bacon. "Eat, buy, and eat again." Please spend your Golden Week, immersed in Shirokawa Bacon and Japanese chestnut sweets, at Michi-no-eki "Kinahaiya Shirokawa."
The popular Bacon Bowl at the "Tomari" restaurant. Can be enjoyed with take-out.
■ Michi-no-eki Kinahaiya Shirokawa
Location: 1008-1 Shimoai, Shirokawa-cho, Seiyo-shi, Ehime
Business Hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Parking and restrooms are available 24 hours a day)
Ippuku Chaya: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Tomari: 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Closed: New Year's Day, every Tuesday
TEL: 0894-82-1100
FAX: 0894-82-0888
Email: kinahaiya@shirokawa.jp
Homepage: https://www.shirokawa.jp/kinahaiya/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kinahaiyashirokawa/
■ Explosive Meat Flavor! Popular "Shirokawa Bacon" Bacon Sandwich & Frankfurter Dog
When you think of "Kinahaiya," this is the taste. The take-out menu, featuring "Shirokawa Bacon" crafted by artisans at their own factory, is back with even more power.
Direct from the factory, the overwhelming volume of Shirokawa Bacon is a must-see.
Shirokawa-style Big Bacon Sandwich (BLT)
Driven by the desire to "let you truly taste the bacon itself," they have pursued maximum thickness. The matured smoky aroma and overflowing juices will blow away your driving fatigue.
Juicy frankfurters, a satisfying volume for both adults and children.
Shirokawa-style Giant Frankfurter Dog
A proud extra-large frankfurter with a crisp texture and meaty flavor. The key to its taste is the spicy accent of "local ketchup with yuzu pepper." The slightly adult flavor that enhances the juicy meatiness is sure to be addictive once you try it. It's a 120% satisfying dish that will captivate everyone from children to adults.
■ The Dessert After Your Meal! The Newly Debuted Little-Known Specialty "Shirokawa-style Mont Blanc Ice Cream"
After the saltiness of the bacon, what we really want you to try is this confident new creation. Shirokawa Town is actually one of Shikoku's leading chestnut producing areas. A sweet that directly conveys the deliciousness of its "Japanese Chestnuts" has been completed.
Luxurious rich Mont Blanc made only with homemade Japanese chestnut paste and fresh cream, served on renewed vanilla ice cream. Shirokawa-style Mont Blanc Ice Cream.
Shirokawa-style Mont Blanc Ice Cream
Generously piped until the vanilla ice cream is hidden is an exquisite Mont Blanc made only with their own processed "Japanese Chestnut Paste" and fresh cream. Topped with Ehime Prefecture's candied chestnuts. This is truly the "ultimate second stomach" sweet, where the elegant sweetness inherent to Japanese chestnuts, with nothing extra added, and the aroma of chestnuts fill your mouth.
This time, the base vanilla ice cream has also been deliciously renewed. Since its appearance in March, there have been a continuous stream of voices saying, "I came specifically for this."
■ There's More! "Gourmet Loop" to Fully Enjoy Shirokawa
In addition to take-out, the restaurant "Tomari" inside the facility is continuously popular for original menus that can only be eaten here, such as the "Bacon Bowl" loaded with Shirokawa Bacon. "Eat, buy, and eat again." Please spend your Golden Week, immersed in Shirokawa Bacon and Japanese chestnut sweets, at Michi-no-eki "Kinahaiya Shirokawa."
The popular Bacon Bowl at the "Tomari" restaurant. Can be enjoyed with take-out.
■ Michi-no-eki Kinahaiya Shirokawa
Location: 1008-1 Shimoai, Shirokawa-cho, Seiyo-shi, Ehime
Business Hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Parking and restrooms are available 24 hours a day)
Ippuku Chaya: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Tomari: 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Closed: New Year's Day, every Tuesday
TEL: 0894-82-1100
FAX: 0894-82-0888
Email: kinahaiya@shirokawa.jp
Homepage: https://www.shirokawa.jp/kinahaiya/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kinahaiyashirokawa/