I was heading to Itoshima to try another shaved ice shop, but unexpectedly found out it was closed. So, I quickly changed my destination and visited Murakami-ya instead. We arrived around 3:00 PM and luckily got in without waiting, but by the time we left, there were over 10 people in line, so we really had good timing. I ordered the Uji Kanjou (900 yen) and my friend ordered the premium strawberry, limited to 50 servings a day. We were seated in a spacious semi-private room and enjoyed our conversation. The shaved ice arrived in about 10 minutes, and it was not just regular ice, but something like shaved matcha milk? The flavor was consistent throughout and very fluffy, truly delicious. The size was quite large, and considering the price in Tokyo is almost double, I felt it was really good value for money! Thank you for the meal ♡

During my trip to Fukuoka, I visited this shop in search of delicious shaved ice. Although the entrance for cars was crowded, I was able to smoothly place my order after parking. There were no photos on the menu, but I instinctively chose a shaved ice with kinako powder, black honey, and white mochi. The flavors of kinako, black honey, and white mochi were all of high quality, like those from a traditional Japanese confectionery. Additionally, the shaved ice was as fluffy and soft as snow, with every part looking white just like real snow. The texture was amazing, melting in the mouth beautifully, and I felt that this dessert was worth more than what I paid for. If you go to Fukuoka, you must visit this place. I definitely want to go back again at least once in my lifetime. Thank you for the delicious treat!

I visited this place after a long time. I didn't have to wait because it had just opened, but there was a bit of a line at the register. I placed my order, received a water fortune slip, and went to my seat. I had a hard time deciding what to order, but ended up choosing the regular amaou and the amaou that I couldn't resist. I also ordered a cafe latte. They recently started offering fruit toppings like Shine Muscat on the side, but I decided not to get it since it would cost at least 700 yen. The shaved ice looked big but was actually very light and fluffy, melting in my mouth instantly. It was sweet and delicious. I did the water fortune slip at the register before leaving. Thank you for the meal. I will visit again.

After leaving the yakiniku restaurant mentioned above, we went to another restaurant in the same group, Murakamiya Honpo Shirayuki. It's located just before the hill where the previous yakiniku restaurant was. I heard on TV that this place is famous for its shaved ice and there's usually a long line, so I thought we might have to wait, but luckily we were able to get in without waiting, probably because of the rainy weather. First, we decided on our orders from the menu and paid at the register. It's a one order per person system! They also gave us a fortune slip that reveals a message when you put it on water. We tried it outside the restaurant by floating it on water and tying it up. Once we were seated, we had to get our own water. I'm not a fan of condensed milk or red beans, so I opted for the slightly more expensive Lemon Rare Cheese shaved ice for 1500 yen, while my husband chose the Amaou strawberry shaved ice for 900 yen. After a short wait, we were served with generous portions of shaved ice! The ice was so fluffy that it didn't feel overly cold, and the Lemon Rare Cheese flavor I had was delicious! The ice had a hint of lemon flavor and sweetness, and the creamy topping was lightly flavored with rare cheese, making it surprisingly light and tasty. It was the best shaved ice I've ever had! My husband enjoyed his Amaou strawberry shaved ice with red bean, condensed milk, and mochi balls, saying it was fluffy and delicious. The only thing we wished for was a slightly lower price... Overall, it was a delicious shaved ice experience. Thank you! (*^^*)

Received items: - Amaou strawberries for 1600 yen - Amaou strawberries for 900 yen - Uji Kinjou for 900 yen * All prices include tax Ordered through a ticket system where you can only order one item per person at a time using a ticket machine. When I visited after a long time, the place had a very stylish appearance. I enjoyed the food very much. Thank you for the meal.

This was my first visit to a famous shaved ice shop in Itoshima. I couldn't understand why it's so popular at all. It took a long time to be seated, but the quality of the shaved ice did not match the wait time. It might just be that it wasn't to my taste, but I will definitely not be going back.

*This is a visit before the recent heavy rain. The shop seems to be open for regular business. After enjoying yakiniku, we headed to the neighboring shop. There was a line of about 30 people before entering the yakiniku restaurant, but when we visited after our meal, there were only about 10 people. Since we won't be coming back here again, we decided to wait in line. We were seated in about 15 minutes. - You purchase tickets at a vending machine, but the menu is hard to read, so many people take time to decide. It might be more efficient to hand out simple menus to people waiting in line. After purchasing the tickets, you are seated in 7-8 minutes. The shaved ice is served quickly. - My husband had the "Amaou" (900 yen), and I had the limited edition "Whole Pineapple Strawberry" (1100 yen) for that day. - The "Amaou" (900 yen) comes with free condensed milk if you register on Instagram, so I registered on the spot (even though I don't post on Instagram, I have an account). So, this one comes with condensed milk. I'm a sucker for deals. (^_^; - The ice is fluffy and light. The taste of the strawberry honey is good. But it seems like there is less ice in this one. (^_^; - The "Whole Pineapple Strawberry" (1100 yen) has the finest and fluffiest ice I've had recently, melting in your mouth instantly. This one is delicious. There are large chunks of pineapple at the bottom. I was wondering where the strawberries were, and it turns out there was a little bit of "strawberry honey" inside. (^_^; You might not need whipped cream with this one. - We received a water fortune slip, but we forgot to soak it in water before leaving... a blunder. (@@;) The price is on the higher side, but it's a delicious shaved ice that's popular for a reason.

I was healed by the food and atmosphere at Shiraito Falls. As we were leaving, a sign caught our eye! Kaki Gooori♪ Shirayuki♪ And just like that, I turned the steering wheel and drove back up the mountain. Oh, there really is a shop here. And the parking lot is full. Seriously!? And there's a line of 6 groups waiting at the shaved ice shop. Wow, it's so popular even in this remote mountain area. But we didn't have to wait long to get in. It's called "Murakamiya". We bought our orders from the ticket machine. I love mango, so I went for mango! My partner loves strawberries, so he chose strawberry! And then my partner started to hesitate here (;´д｀) Yes, he was tempted by the Amaou strawberries that you can't go back on. If you're going to hesitate, just go for it, so he clicked to order. And then he hesitated again over the menu, what on earth is a burger? What on earth is this! It's intriguing. Very intriguing. In the end, we ended up getting it to go. The shop was bustling. Even though it's quite spacious. After a short wait, our orders arrived. ☆Whole mango♪ Wow, the ice is so fluffy. It's so soft that you can't even see the mango underneath. Let's take a bite. Fluffy! Snow! This shaved ice is really soft. It reminds me of the famous shop "Rokkakutei" in Okazaki City. But maybe even softer than that. This is delicious. There's no sharpness typical of shaved ice. Oh, there's mango at the bottom of the bowl. Delicious! Delicious! This is delicious. The mango is so tasty. ☆Amaou strawberries that you can't go back on♪ Oh, the texture of the shaved ice is different from the mango. It's not fluffy. It's not crunchy. I can't quite describe it (￣▽￣;) But this shaved ice is also delicious. The Amaou strawberries are crushed and sprinkled generously. The subtle sweetness is irresistible. The whipped cream served with it is also delicious. It's not too sweet but very tasty shaved ice. The hidden flavor of macadamia nuts is also delicious. The price is high, but the deliciousness matches it, I guess (。・_・。)ノ We came here unexpectedly, but it was so delicious that we're glad we stopped by. Oh, we also did a water fortune-telling afterwards٩(*´︶`*)۶ As we left, I couldn't help but be intrigued by the yakiniku restaurant right above this shaved ice shop. Additional♪☆What on earth is this burger♪ Let's have a bite at home. And it turned out to be so delicious! This is so cheap for 300 yen! The quality of the meat is good! The sauce is good! This is delicious. I'm convinced that the yakiniku restaurant above "Murakamiya" is delicious. I'd love to come back here if it's close by♪ Thank you for the meal.

I stopped by on my way back from the sea in Itoshima. The road leading to the restaurant is on a mountain path, with a very steep slope near the entrance. My car's bottom scraped against the ground (ノ_＜) Shocking, haha. There are ditches on the side of the road, and I saw a car that had slipped off, so please be careful (@￣ρ￣@). When I arrived at the restaurant, there was a long line. It seems reservations are not accepted, and there were about 30 groups waiting. There is a smoking area next to the restaurant. After waiting for about 40 minutes, we finally entered the restaurant (￣▽￣). They give out water fortune slips. Pets are allowed. By around 4 pm, they were almost sold out, with only about 2 types of shaved ice left on the menu. My companion ordered Mountain Chocolate, and I ordered Matcha Zenzai shaved ice. The Matcha Zenzai shaved ice arrived in about 5 minutes, and 20 minutes later, the Mountain Chocolate arrived. The chocolate one was quite mild in sweetness. The Matcha Zenzai shaved ice was delicious and highly recommended. The fluffy shaved ice had a powdery texture, and the white balls and matcha warabi inside were chewy and tasty (@￣ρ￣@).

It's summer~☀️ It's hot~ I feel like eating shaved ice~ I visited the Murakami-ke Honpo in Itoshima for the first time in a while. It was still crowded as usual, but we were able to enter quickly as we arrived at a good time. I ordered the Uji Kanji shaved ice for 800 yen (with red bean paste, shiratama, condensed milk, and matcha powder). The fluffy shaved ice was so delicious that I finished it in no time! I even thought about getting another one haha. There are also many other flavors available, and they have a good selection of shaved ice for kids, so it's great for families with children. Just be careful when driving on the mountain road. Thank you for the meal♪

Murakami Family Hompo Shirayuki Place was located further up the mountain path from Shiraito Falls. There was a signboard for guidance, making it easy to find. The timing was good as the parking lot was empty, so there wasn't much of a line when we arrived. However, there was a long line when we left. I debated between the Lemon Ice with Awamitsu Rare Cheesecake and ended up choosing Amaou and Uji Kanjou. I topped it with condensed milk, which seemed to already be included from the start, haha. The texture was like fluffy snow and it was delicious. The matcha one was slightly melted when it was brought to us, so we quickly ate it, haha. The interior of the shop was spacious and had a stylish atmosphere, different from what I had imagined. However, for first-time visitors, the rules for lining up and a bit more menu explanation would be helpful.

The business for the year 2021 has started! This popular restaurant attracts many guests during the high season. The style here is to purchase tickets in advance from a ticket machine. Last year, each menu was displayed with a photo on the wall next to the ticket machine, but this time, except for some, the menu names displayed on the ticket machine are the only way to imagine what they are...(I was told they would be displayed during Golden Week, so they might already be there). This time, I chose the "Mountain Chocolat" flavor. I tried to eat it all at once and ended up choking on the powder, leaving my mouth covered in powder (lol). However, the extremely rich and fluffy ice, like powdered snow, must be made with very few impurities, so I think it's the best taste that can only be experienced in this place. It's a new texture that goes beyond the common sense of shaved ice, so I recommend this place. Just don't expect it to warm you up on hot days. When heading towards Shiraito Falls, there are many signposts along the way, making it easy to find, but the road becomes so narrow at some points that large-displacement vehicles may have trouble passing each other, so be careful. If you're not confident in your driving, it might be better to let someone else take the wheel. I will definitely visit again during the season, even though my body doesn't warm up (lol). The artificial sunflower in the middle of the store was beautiful. ─────────900 yen (including tax)───────── Remarks─────I heard that a "Yakiniku restaurant above" will be opening in Murakami or next to it. Scheduled for June. The construction of the amazing building was in progress.

After fishing, I had some extra time so I decided to stop by. I tried the Amaou strawberry matcha shaved ice. It was fluffy and had just the right amount of sweetness, I finished it in no time. They have various flavors like strawberry, mango, matcha, chocolate, and rare cheese. It's hard to choose. However, be prepared for a wait. It's best to visit with plenty of time. You can use a system to receive wait time updates via email or LINE once you reach the store, but it still takes about an hour. (This information is based on the summer shaved ice season during summer vacation.) I wish they offered takeout (but it might melt). Still, I definitely want to try this shaved ice again.

On the way to Shiroito Falls in Itoshima, there is a shaved ice shop. It is very popular in the summer and the store is always bustling. The prices are high, with shaved ice costing 1000 yen. It's delicious, but not worth spending that much for. I think I'm good without it. Thank you for the meal.

It was a shop with a confusing concept. It is a shaved ice shop located deep in the mountains of Itoshima. There is plenty of parking space, but be careful as the road to get there is narrow and hilly. There are many types of shaved ice to choose from, which was fun. You buy a ticket for the shaved ice you want from the ticket machine, hand it to the staff, and sit at an available table. The shop is in a prefab building, with music playing that doesn't really match the atmosphere. The shaved ice was fluffy, but the mango fruit tasted unpleasantly sour. If you have nothing else to do in Itoshima, it's an okay place to visit.

I visited a shaved ice shop deep in the mountains. Despite the long line around 11 o'clock, the shop was spacious and the turnover was quick. I was seated about 15 minutes later. I had the Amaou strawberry shaved ice and lemon cream (which may be a limited-time offering). The ice was soft like threads and didn't give me a brain freeze. It was delicious. Many people seemed to visit while touring Shiraito Falls. I would like to come back if I have the chance. Thank you for the meal.

Kyushu Travel Diary ~ A Tale of Mountain Shaved Ice ~ I actually love shaved ice, not just in the summer, but all year round. While doing research for my trip, I checked out dessert places that serve shaved ice, and I came across this shop. However, it seemed a bit out of the way, and with so many places I wanted to visit and limited time, I had to prioritize. I had planned to visit "Shiraito Falls" (which was quite impressive) and then move on to the next destination when I unexpectedly stumbled upon a sign for "Murakami-ke Honpo Shirayuki." "Wait, isn't this the shop I had checked out?" I realized immediately, and I felt like it was a sign, so I decided to pay a visit. The shop is located deep in the mountains, past Shiraito Falls. The road gets narrower and I started to worry if I was going the right way. But I trusted my navigation and eventually arrived. There was nothing around, just the Murakami family's shop. It was a large warehouse-like building. The atmosphere was somewhat rustic yet modern. I bought tickets from the vending machine - they offered various flavors like strawberry milk, matcha, chocolate, and fruit. Since I was in Kyushu, I decided to try the "Amaou" flavor. The shaved ice arrived, and it was indeed fluffy and light, topped with strawberry syrup and red bean paste. However, I couldn't really tell if it was made with "Amaou" strawberries, and while it was fluffy, it didn't quite reach the level of amazingness. The price wasn't particularly cheap either, even though it was in a remote mountain area. I didn't have to wait in line today, but if there had been a long wait, I might have had second thoughts. I've been exploring famous shaved ice spots in Gifu, Nagoya, Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka, so maybe I've become a bit picky. On my way out, I received a "water fortune" fortune slip as a service. I dipped it in the spring water outside, and mysterious characters appeared. When I read the message, it said "Good luck" - just average. It seems like there won't be any obstacles in my travels, so I'll take it as a good sign. The journey continues...

On the second day of the Asakura tour in late summer 2019! During a break in the schedule, I took a little detour to try the famous shaved ice here! It was a revenge visit from last time when I came during a typhoon. However... it was too fluffy... I didn't feel like I was eating ice... it was completely different from what I imagined... I couldn't chew it... it was so light... hmm... disappointing... it just wasn't for me...

When you go to Itoshima, you have to come here. I waited in line for 40 minutes before finally getting my hands on the Shirayuki shaved ice. It was my first time trying this texture, and it was so fluffy, just like snow. I wonder if they shave pre-flavored ice, because I think it would melt if syrup was poured on it. The inside of the shop felt a bit hot, but eating the shaved ice was just right. It feels like a shop in the middle of the mountains, but it's a bit crowded. Well, it's the Bon holidays, so it can't be helped. Overall, it's worth a try!

After strolling around Itoshima City, we chose a route from Itoshima City to Saga City through the mountains. Before heading to Shiraito Falls, we stopped by Murakamiya, a shaved ice shop recommended by my partner. We climbed a steep mountain road and then a narrow path to arrive just one hour before closing time. Even at this time on a Saturday, the shop was quite busy, but we were seated at a few available spots. We ordered the Strawberry Milk with Shiratama shaved ice from the ticket machine. It was a generous portion and a bit pricey, so we only ordered one menu item (laughs). The shaved ice was fluffy, the cream was delicious, and the Shiratama was tasty. It's a popular shop for a reason - the shaved ice is delicious. I wonder if it's because of the good water quality or if the ice itself is just tasty. They also have other menu items besides shaved ice, so I'll have to try those next time.