Kyoto-style Shaved Ice Featuring Authentic Japanese Ingredients like Matcha and Wa-Sanbon Strawberry Milk Debuts at 'NIWA' Directly Connected to Kyoto Station
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- Kyoto-style Shaved Ice Featuring Authentic Japanese Ingredients like Matcha and Wa-Sanbon Strawberry Milk Debuts at 'NIWA' Directly Connected to Kyoto Station
- NIWA, an art terrace lounge located in the Kyoto Station building, operated by NAKED, INC., will launch its first-ever shaved ice menu for the summer season starting June 16, 2026. The menu features Kyoto-inspired flavors using premium Japanese ingredients from renowned producers, such as 'Matcha Extravaganza' made with high-grade matcha and 'Wa-Sanbon Strawberry Milk' with refined sweetness. These refreshing desserts offer a taste of Kyoto's tradition and culinary art, perfect for tourists and locals alike.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 12, 2026
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NIWA, an art terrace lounge located in the Kyoto Station building, operated by NAKED, INC., will launch its first-ever shaved ice menu for the summer season starting June 16, 2026. The menu features Kyoto-inspired flavors using premium Japanese ingredients from renowned producers, such as 'Matcha Extravaganza' made with high-grade matcha and 'Wa-Sanbon Strawberry Milk' with refined sweetness. These refreshing desserts offer a taste of Kyoto's tradition and culinary art, perfect for tourists and locals alike.
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- June 12, 2026
NIWA, an art terrace lounge located in the Kyoto Station building, operated by NAKED, INC., will launch its first-ever shaved ice menu for the summer season starting June 16, 2026. The menu features Kyoto-inspired flavors using premium Japanese ingredients from renowned producers, such as 'Matcha Extravaganza' made with high-grade matcha and 'Wa-Sanbon Strawberry Milk' with refined sweetness. These refreshing desserts offer a taste of Kyoto's tradition and culinary art, perfect for tourists and locals alike.
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NAKED, INC. (Location: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Ryotaro Muramatsu) is pleased to announce that its art terrace lounge 'NIWA,' located in the Kyoto Station Building's East Plaza, will begin selling shaved ice for the first time as a limited-time summer menu starting Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
'NIWA,' situated in the East Plaza of the Kyoto Station Building, is an art terrace lounge that offers a cultural experience integrating Kyoto's tradition, food, and art. The shaved ice menu introduced this time will be offered as a limited-time summer menu, allowing visitors to easily enjoy the flavors of Kyoto's traditional Japanese ingredients during their sightseeing or outings.
The new offerings include 'Matcha,' flavored with matcha syrup made from "Kyoan Zabosai Soshou Go-konomi Gyohaku Sazuru no Shiro" by Kambayashi Shunsho Honten, and 'Wa-Sanbon Strawberry Milk,' a shaved ice based on a milk base combined with a sweet and sour strawberry sauce. By combining toppings such as matcha shiratama (mochi balls), azuki beans, and matcha ice cream, customers can enjoy anything from a simple serving to a luxurious 'Matcha Extravaganza' with layered matcha flavors, according to their preference.
An 'Aigake' (half-and-half) menu, allowing customers to enjoy both matcha and Wa-Sanbon strawberry milk at once, will also be available. With its direct connection to Kyoto Station, NIWA offers a refreshing summer dessert experience that can be easily enjoyed during sightseeing, outings, or a summer cafe break.
■A Luxurious Treat Layered with Matcha Shiratama, Azuki Beans, and Matcha Ice Cream: 'NIWA Shaved Ice Matcha Extravaganza'
The 'NIWA Shaved Ice Matcha Extravaganza' is a shaved ice that allows you to fully enjoy the flavor of matcha, based on matcha syrup made from Kambayashi Shunsho Honten's "Kyoan Zabosai Soshou Go-konomi Gyohaku Sazuru no Shiro," layered with matcha shiratama, azuki beans, and matcha ice cream.
Toppings include azuki beans with a gentle sweetness, chewy matcha shiratama, and mellow matcha ice cream, complementing the rich and aromatic flavor of matcha. Crunchy granola is added inside the ice, providing a textural contrast as you eat. A final dusting of matcha powder enhances the luxurious experience, with the aroma of matcha spreading with every bite.
Product Name: NIWA Shaved Ice Matcha Extravaganza
Price: 1,500 yen (tax included)
■Enjoy the Simple Aroma of Matcha Syrup: 'NIWA Shaved Ice Matcha'
The 'NIWA Shaved Ice Matcha' is a simple shaved ice finished with matcha syrup made from Kambayashi Shunsho Honten's "Kyoan Zabosai Soshou Go-konomi Gyohaku Sazuru no Shiro."
This serving allows you to enjoy the pure, aromatic, and deep flavor of matcha with a refreshing finish. Crunchy granola is included inside the ice. It is recommended for those who want to fully savor the matcha flavor or wish to add their own toppings.
Product Name: NIWA Shaved Ice Matcha
Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
■Enjoy the Sweet and Sourness of Strawberry and the Mellow Creaminess of Milk: 'NIWA Shaved Ice Wa-Sanbon Strawberry Milk'
The 'NIWA Shaved Ice Wa-Sanbon Strawberry Milk' is a gently flavored shaved ice made with a milk base and a sweet and sour strawberry sauce.
Toppings include Wa-Sanbon sugar, known for its refined sweetness, and mellow condensed milk. Crunchy granola is added inside the ice for textural accent. A sprinkle of Wa-Sanbon sugar on top adds a sophisticated sweetness unique to Japanese ingredients to the sweet and sour strawberry milk.
Product Name: NIWA Shaved Ice Wa-Sanbon Strawberry Milk
Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
■Enjoy Both Matcha and Strawberry Milk at Once: 'NIWA Shaved Ice Matcha & Wa-Sanbon Strawberry Milk'
The 'NIWA Shaved Ice Matcha & Wa-Sanbon Strawberry Milk' is a half-and-half shaved ice that allows you to enjoy both matcha and Wa-Sanbon strawberry milk flavors simultaneously.
This dish offers the aromatic matcha syrup from Kambayashi Shunsho Honten and the gently flavored strawberry sauce on a milk base, all on one plate. The deep flavor of matcha and the mellow sweetness of strawberry milk are balanced, making it ideal for those who want to enjoy both tastes.
Product Name: NIWA Shaved Ice Matcha & Wa-Sanbon Strawberry Milk
Price: 1,300 yen (tax included)
■Toppings
Matcha Shiratama: 100 yen (tax included)
Azuki Beans: 100 yen (tax included)
Matcha Ice Cream: 200 yen (tax included)
NIWA Shaved Ice Matcha ExtravaganzaNIWA Shaved Ice Matcha
NIWA Shaved Ice Wa-Sanbon Strawberry MilkNIWA Shaved Ice Matcha & Wa-Sanbon Strawberry Milk
Store Name
NIWA
Location
Kyoto Station Building, East Zone 7F
Business Hours
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Last Order 9:00 PM)
Regular Holidays
Irregular
Please check Instagram for the latest information.
NIWA Official Website
https://niwa.naked.works/kyoto/jp/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/niwa_kyoto/
About NAKED, INC.
NAKED, INC. is a creative company founded by Ryotaro Muramatsu in 1997. With the philosophy of "Core Creative, Total Creation, and Borderless Creativity," the company engages in a wide range of activities across genres. In recent years, NAKED has focused on creating diverse experiences that cross over between the real and virtual worlds. They generate new experiences and values in all scenes of LIFE, including art, entertainment, culture, tradition, education, music, cities, food, and sports. Since 2022, they have been involved in metaverse and AR/VR projects in Kyoto, launching the project 'NAKED GARDEN ONE KYOTO' to deliver Kyoto's culture and art experiences through virtual and real interactions. Starting in 2025, they will launch the 'NIWA Project' at the Kyoto Station Building's East Plaza, which will serve as a hub for cultural dissemination integrating Kyoto's tradition, food, and art, aiming to create new cultural experiences where tourism and daily life intersect.
Notable works include the Tokyo Station projection mapping 'TOKYO HIKARI VISION,' the ongoing global immersive art exhibition 'NAKED FLOWERS,' the food x art experiential restaurant 'TREE by NAKED yoyogi park,' 'NAKED Shinjuku Gyoen 2023,' the G7 Hiroshima Summit diplomatic dinner production, a collaborative event with Singapore's renowned Mandai Wildlife Reserve, 'NAKED meets Nijo Castle,' and the renovation project for the Kyoto Station Building's East Plaza, 'NIWA Project.'
■NAKED, INC.: https://naked.co.jp
■Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naked_inc/
■Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NAKEDINC.official
■Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/naked_staff
■Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NAKEDINC
'NIWA,' situated in the East Plaza of the Kyoto Station Building, is an art terrace lounge that offers a cultural experience integrating Kyoto's tradition, food, and art. The shaved ice menu introduced this time will be offered as a limited-time summer menu, allowing visitors to easily enjoy the flavors of Kyoto's traditional Japanese ingredients during their sightseeing or outings.
The new offerings include 'Matcha,' flavored with matcha syrup made from "Kyoan Zabosai Soshou Go-konomi Gyohaku Sazuru no Shiro" by Kambayashi Shunsho Honten, and 'Wa-Sanbon Strawberry Milk,' a shaved ice based on a milk base combined with a sweet and sour strawberry sauce. By combining toppings such as matcha shiratama (mochi balls), azuki beans, and matcha ice cream, customers can enjoy anything from a simple serving to a luxurious 'Matcha Extravaganza' with layered matcha flavors, according to their preference.
An 'Aigake' (half-and-half) menu, allowing customers to enjoy both matcha and Wa-Sanbon strawberry milk at once, will also be available. With its direct connection to Kyoto Station, NIWA offers a refreshing summer dessert experience that can be easily enjoyed during sightseeing, outings, or a summer cafe break.
■A Luxurious Treat Layered with Matcha Shiratama, Azuki Beans, and Matcha Ice Cream: 'NIWA Shaved Ice Matcha Extravaganza'
The 'NIWA Shaved Ice Matcha Extravaganza' is a shaved ice that allows you to fully enjoy the flavor of matcha, based on matcha syrup made from Kambayashi Shunsho Honten's "Kyoan Zabosai Soshou Go-konomi Gyohaku Sazuru no Shiro," layered with matcha shiratama, azuki beans, and matcha ice cream.
Toppings include azuki beans with a gentle sweetness, chewy matcha shiratama, and mellow matcha ice cream, complementing the rich and aromatic flavor of matcha. Crunchy granola is added inside the ice, providing a textural contrast as you eat. A final dusting of matcha powder enhances the luxurious experience, with the aroma of matcha spreading with every bite.
Product Name: NIWA Shaved Ice Matcha Extravaganza
Price: 1,500 yen (tax included)
■Enjoy the Simple Aroma of Matcha Syrup: 'NIWA Shaved Ice Matcha'
The 'NIWA Shaved Ice Matcha' is a simple shaved ice finished with matcha syrup made from Kambayashi Shunsho Honten's "Kyoan Zabosai Soshou Go-konomi Gyohaku Sazuru no Shiro."
This serving allows you to enjoy the pure, aromatic, and deep flavor of matcha with a refreshing finish. Crunchy granola is included inside the ice. It is recommended for those who want to fully savor the matcha flavor or wish to add their own toppings.
Product Name: NIWA Shaved Ice Matcha
Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
■Enjoy the Sweet and Sourness of Strawberry and the Mellow Creaminess of Milk: 'NIWA Shaved Ice Wa-Sanbon Strawberry Milk'
The 'NIWA Shaved Ice Wa-Sanbon Strawberry Milk' is a gently flavored shaved ice made with a milk base and a sweet and sour strawberry sauce.
Toppings include Wa-Sanbon sugar, known for its refined sweetness, and mellow condensed milk. Crunchy granola is added inside the ice for textural accent. A sprinkle of Wa-Sanbon sugar on top adds a sophisticated sweetness unique to Japanese ingredients to the sweet and sour strawberry milk.
Product Name: NIWA Shaved Ice Wa-Sanbon Strawberry Milk
Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
■Enjoy Both Matcha and Strawberry Milk at Once: 'NIWA Shaved Ice Matcha & Wa-Sanbon Strawberry Milk'
The 'NIWA Shaved Ice Matcha & Wa-Sanbon Strawberry Milk' is a half-and-half shaved ice that allows you to enjoy both matcha and Wa-Sanbon strawberry milk flavors simultaneously.
This dish offers the aromatic matcha syrup from Kambayashi Shunsho Honten and the gently flavored strawberry sauce on a milk base, all on one plate. The deep flavor of matcha and the mellow sweetness of strawberry milk are balanced, making it ideal for those who want to enjoy both tastes.
Product Name: NIWA Shaved Ice Matcha & Wa-Sanbon Strawberry Milk
Price: 1,300 yen (tax included)
■Toppings
Matcha Shiratama: 100 yen (tax included)
Azuki Beans: 100 yen (tax included)
Matcha Ice Cream: 200 yen (tax included)
NIWA Shaved Ice Matcha ExtravaganzaNIWA Shaved Ice Matcha
NIWA Shaved Ice Wa-Sanbon Strawberry MilkNIWA Shaved Ice Matcha & Wa-Sanbon Strawberry Milk
Store Name
NIWA
Location
Kyoto Station Building, East Zone 7F
Business Hours
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Last Order 9:00 PM)
Regular Holidays
Irregular
Please check Instagram for the latest information.
NIWA Official Website
https://niwa.naked.works/kyoto/jp/
https://www.instagram.com/niwa_kyoto/
About NAKED, INC.
NAKED, INC. is a creative company founded by Ryotaro Muramatsu in 1997. With the philosophy of "Core Creative, Total Creation, and Borderless Creativity," the company engages in a wide range of activities across genres. In recent years, NAKED has focused on creating diverse experiences that cross over between the real and virtual worlds. They generate new experiences and values in all scenes of LIFE, including art, entertainment, culture, tradition, education, music, cities, food, and sports. Since 2022, they have been involved in metaverse and AR/VR projects in Kyoto, launching the project 'NAKED GARDEN ONE KYOTO' to deliver Kyoto's culture and art experiences through virtual and real interactions. Starting in 2025, they will launch the 'NIWA Project' at the Kyoto Station Building's East Plaza, which will serve as a hub for cultural dissemination integrating Kyoto's tradition, food, and art, aiming to create new cultural experiences where tourism and daily life intersect.
Notable works include the Tokyo Station projection mapping 'TOKYO HIKARI VISION,' the ongoing global immersive art exhibition 'NAKED FLOWERS,' the food x art experiential restaurant 'TREE by NAKED yoyogi park,' 'NAKED Shinjuku Gyoen 2023,' the G7 Hiroshima Summit diplomatic dinner production, a collaborative event with Singapore's renowned Mandai Wildlife Reserve, 'NAKED meets Nijo Castle,' and the renovation project for the Kyoto Station Building's East Plaza, 'NIWA Project.'
■NAKED, INC.: https://naked.co.jp
■Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naked_inc/
■Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NAKEDINC.official
■Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/naked_staff
■Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NAKEDINC
FAQ
When can I eat the shaved ice at NIWA?
It will be available starting Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as a limited-time summer menu.
What are the characteristics of NIWA's shaved ice?
The shaved ice served at NIWA, directly connected to Kyoto Station, is characterized by its luxurious use of authentic Kyoto-style ingredients, such as matcha from the renowned Kambayashi Shunsho Honten and Wa-Sanbon sugar.
What types of matcha shaved ice are available?
There is the simple 'Matcha' based on matcha syrup, the luxurious 'Matcha Extravaganza' layered with matcha shiratama, azuki beans, and matcha ice cream, and the half-and-half 'Matcha & Wa-Sanbon Strawberry Milk'.
Where is NIWA located?
It is an art terrace lounge located in the East Plaza of the Kyoto Station Building.
Can I enjoy something other than shaved ice at NIWA?
NIWA is a lounge that offers cultural experiences integrating Kyoto's tradition, food, and art, so you can enjoy the space and atmosphere beyond just the shaved ice.