Locale Jozankei, a soft serve shop, opened in Jozankei in 2017. The owner is an American photographer and filmmaker, and the manager is a former cabin attendant. With their experience traveling the globe, they've combined surprising ingredients from around the world with soft serve, creating new flavors and incredibly Instagrammable treats. Seeing is believing, so let's go check it out!

First up is their signature item! This is the "Whole Ise Farm Blue Cheese & Soft Serve" (950 yen, tax included). Chunks of blue cheese are generously placed on top of the soft serve. The unique flavor of the blue cheese is preserved, but it becomes milder when eaten with the refreshingly sweet soft serve. You can even take the cute lidded jar home with you.

Next is the "Salted Pistachio" (570 yen, tax included). It's topped with pistachios that have been slowly roasted with natural salt from Okinawa (or Kyushu). The saltiness and texture of the pistachios provide a perfect accent to the sweetness of the soft serve, and many people find it addictive.

If you enjoy a drink, how about the "Yoichi Whisky & Espresso" (630 yen, tax included)? The aromatic Yoichi whisky is a perfect match for the soft serve! The elegant taste, richness, and aroma of the whisky are added to the soft serve, making it a treat truly for adults.

The monthly Fruiteama, which features seasonal fruits, is also popular. When we visited, the "Strawberry Fruiteama" (630 yen, tax included) was available. Strawberries are blended into the soft serve, giving it a cute pink color. You can really taste the flavor of the fruit ingredients.

The "Double Shot Affogato" (650 yen, tax included) is an authentic affogato where the bitterness of the espresso melts into the sweetness of the soft serve. By the way, Locale Jozankei's organic coffee (400 yen, tax included) is also delicious and highly recommended as a perfect match for their soft serve.

Finally, we have the base for all their soft serves, the "Ise Farm Vanilla Soft Serve" (cone: 530 yen, tax included). It's made with 100% grass-fed milk (from cows raised only on pasture and grass) delivered directly from Ise Farm in Etanbetsu. This additive-free soft serve is low-temperature pasteurized and uses no stabilizers or emulsifiers, resulting in a rich yet clean aftertaste.

From using an Italian-made machine to their carefully selected ingredients, Locale Jozankei's soft serves are packed with dedication. They are fun to look at, surprising to taste, and by the time you finish, the experience will be firmly etched in your memory. When you visit Jozankei, be sure to stop by.

Address: 1-50 Nishi, Jozankei Onsen, Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Phone: 080-4093-3673
Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM *Open for about 150 days during spring, summer, and autumn.
Closed: Fridays
Official SNS: https://www.facebook.com/LocaleJZK/


Jozankei Tourist Association
Address: 3-chome Higashi, Jozankei Onsen, Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Contact: 011-598-2012
Official Website: https://jozankei.jp/


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