[Hankyu Umeda Main Store] World's No. 1 Taste Revealed for the First Time! Ice Cream Festival "Hankyu Ice Fes 2026" to be Held from July 22 (Wed)

"Hankyu Ice Fes 2026"

Period: July 22 (Wed) - July 27 (Mon) *Event closes at 5:00 PM on the final day.

Location: Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 9th Floor Event Hall

*Details will be released from 10:00 AM on July 8 (Wed).

As the peak of summer season approaches, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 9th Floor Event Hall will host "Hankyu Ice Fes 2026" from July 22 (Wed) to July 27 (Mon), an event proposing new freedom and enjoyment in ice cream. The "Craftsmanship Ice Area," overflowing with the individuality and passion of its creators, will feature six brands, including first-time participants! Enjoy a "shaved ice float" collaboration between Osaka's ice cream specialty shop "Julian Ice Cream" and Nara's popular shaved ice shop "Hosekibako," or try flavors from Yokohama's "Kiki Natural Ice Cream" that utilize ingredients that would otherwise go to waste, such as imperfect or irregular fruits. From the "Customize Ice Area," a new "Yukimi Daifuku" creation, "Yukimi Daifuku CANDY," offers a delightful crispy and chewy texture. Chef Shibata from "Prism Lab" in Tokushima will also present a combination of his specialty, which won first place in a world-leading competition, for the first time! Additionally, the venue will offer a variety of other products, such as French fries and mini curries, perfect after sweet ice cream. These six days offer a chance to enjoy ice cream that breaks free from convention and can only be found here.

*Dessert: A sweet served at the end of a French meal.

First Appearance! Collaboration Ice Cream with a Popular Shaved Ice Shop. Six "Craftsmanship Ice" Brands Using Selected Ingredients Gather

"Craftsmanship Ice" is born from a blend of various elements such as seasonal ingredients, imperfect vegetables, and chance encounters, creating "one-of-a-kind flavors." Six unique brands, where the creator's individuality and passion can be felt with every bite, will gather.

Yokohama "KIKI NATURAL ICECREAM" Salty Honey Plum (Single) ¥651 each, (Double) ¥901 each Osaka, Shinsaibashi "JULIAN ICE CREAM" Collaboration Ice with Nara's "Hosekibako" Magical Berry Float ¥2,310

Kyoto, Karasuma "CONTO" Bell Pepper and Citrus (Single) ¥651 each, (Double) ¥901 each Niigata "MY NAME IS ICE CREAM" Watermelon Earl Grey, Edamame (Single) ¥601 each, (Double) ¥801 each

Tokyo, Gakugeidaigaku "MAISON FARMER" Sansho Milk (Single) ¥701 each, (Double) ¥951 each Tokushima, Kamikatsu "TONPUKU" Mugwort & Aged Mandarin (Double) ¥851

Star-Quality Ice Cream from Specialty Shops and New Ice Cream from "Yukimi Daifuku"! Focus on "Customize Ice" Where You Can Enjoy Toppings

〇Star-Quality Ice Cream Made by Specialty Shops

Hidden gems loved by famous shops that have mastered worlds different from ice cream, such as spices, tea, and coffee, will be featured. You can enjoy a luxurious customized experience by choosing toppings for these ice creams, which have deep flavors unique to specialty shops.

Hyogo/Sweets Specialty Shop (Patisserie) "L'AVENIR BIS" Crêpe Glacée Exotic (1 pc) ¥1,760 Kyoto/Tea Specialty "SEVENTY PLUS" Taiwanese Jasmine Tea Gelato (1 pc) ¥770

Tokyo/Spice Curry Specialty "KARUPASHI" Sichuan Peppercorn Chocolat, Blue Cheese Roasted Cumin Seed (Double) ¥661 Italy (Kyoto)/Wafer Specialty "BABBI" Gelato Artigianale (Single) ¥990, (Double) ¥1,320 *Gelato Chef Osvaldo Capuano will be visiting Japan.

Kumamoto/Confiture Specialty "FLAVEDO" Confiture Sunday <Peach Pineapple Passion Fruit> (1 pc) ¥761 Hokkaido/Coffee Specialty "ONIYAMMA COFFEE" Espresso Soft Cream (1 pc) ¥550

Colombia/Chocolate & Cacao Specialty "CACAO HUNTERS" Cacao Complete (1 pc) ¥1,650

〇Parfaits & Desserts by Award-Winning Chefs! Some Available by Reservation

Parfaits and desserts starring ice cream, created by skilled pâtissiers with competition-winning experience. You can savor artistic plates with delicate flavor balances that will impress you.

"Prism Lab" BRISE ¥4,400 (includes 1 pairing drink) *Reservation required. Details available from 10:00 AM on July 8 (Wed). "Prism Lab" Flot de l'été ¥1,870

"Libres" Chou Continuum ¥2,750 (includes 1 pairing drink) "Libres" Mango and Citrus Choux Ice Cream ¥990

"Kayo Kizuna" Rosaceae ¥1,980 [Limited to 80 servings per day] "Kayo Kizuna" Crêpe Suzette ¥1,320

〇Taste a Variety of Small Ice Creams! Mini Mini Scoop Ice Cream Stand

A cute ice cream stand appears to fulfill your desire to "try this and that!" You can select from a total of 16 types of mini ice creams, approximately 5 cm in diameter, from 3 brands.

〇Crispy and Chewy! Pre-sale of "Yukimi Daifuku" with New Texture!

Yukimi Daifuku CANDY (2 pcs) ¥648

Lotte's "Yukimi Daifuku," loved for over 40 years. Mini Yukimi Daifuku coated with caramelized candy. Enjoy two textures, crispy and chewy, along with the ice cream. You can choose two ice cream flavors from vanilla, matcha, and strawberry, and up to two toppings from kinako, matcha, strawberry, chocolate sprinkles, and nuts.

Coffee Lovers, Gather Around! Simultaneous & First-Ever "Hankyu Coffee Fes 2026"

"Hankyu Coffee Fes 2026"

Period: July 22 (Wed) - July 27 (Mon) *Event closes at 5:00 PM on the final day.

Location: Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 9th Floor Sozai Hiroba & Event Hall

This event, held for the first time, offers a casual and stylish coffee time experience, including Hankyu-exclusive mini mug cups and coffee tasting ticket sets.