Yukijirushi Parlor is a beloved Hokkaido dessert shop that has been a local staple since 1961. Famous for its premium ice cream, "Snow Royal," its Sapporo Main Store also boasts an impressive menu of about 30 different parfaits, attracting a steady stream of ice cream lovers and parfait enthusiasts. Today, we'll introduce you to the time-honored flavors cherished by tourists and locals alike, and the many delightful sweets you can enjoy at the Sapporo Main Store.

The Yukijirushi Parlor Sapporo Main Store, located right next to the Sapporo Clock Tower

Yukijirushi Parlor has one store each in Sapporo and Otaru, and four within New Chitose Airport. The Sapporo Main Store, which we're featuring today, is just a few minutes' walk from Sapporo and Odori stations, making it a convenient stop during your travels. It was relocated and reopened at its current location in 2017, offering a spacious interior where you can enjoy sweets, light meals, and shop for souvenirs.

Inside the Sapporo Main Store. There are counter seats in addition to table seating.

A corner of the store sells souvenirs.

If you visit Yukijirushi Parlor, you absolutely must order the "Snow Royal" ice cream, which has been on sale since 1968! With a milk fat content of 15.6%, this premium ice cream achieves a rich flavor and a clean aftertaste without using any eggs.

The famous "Snow Royal" (880 yen) at Yukijirushi Parlor's Sapporo Main Store

In the 1960s, when Yukijirushi Parlor was founded, sweets like parfaits and ice cream, as well as Western-style food, were still a rarity. In 1966, Yukijirushi Parlor, a pioneer in offering delicious dairy products, received a request from the Imperial Household Agency: "We would like you to create the finest ice cream for Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, who will be visiting for the Hokkaido Centennial Ceremony in August 1968." After two years of trial and error, "Snow Royal" was born.

"Snow Royal" cup ice cream available for purchase at the store

"Snow Royal" was perfected in pursuit of the original flavor of milk, and to this day, it is made with the same recipe and method as when it was first created. It can now be enjoyed on its own exclusively at the Sapporo Main Store, and it is also used in some of their parfaits. Additionally, cup-style versions are sold at all Yukijirushi Parlor locations, making it perfect for takeout. This exquisite ice cream, truly worthy of its "Royal" name, is a delicacy you won't want to miss.

An example of parfaits made with "Snow Royal." The "Snow Royal Red-Fleshed Melon Parfait" and the "Snow Royal Chocolate Mint Parfait."

The Sapporo Main Store is not only a place to savor "Snow Royal" but also boasts an incredible variety of parfaits. The regular menu alone features about 25 types, and when you include the seasonal limited-edition parfaits, the total comes to around 30! The parfaits using "Snow Royal" come with toppings and arrangements perfectly suited to each ingredient, such as red-fleshed melon, strawberry, blueberry, raw chocolate, caramel, and green tea. You can enjoy the juiciness and sweetness of each ingredient along with the flavor of the finest vanilla ice cream.

From this extensive parfait menu, our editorial team has carefully selected two recommendations for you!

Recommended Parfait #1: "Snow Royal Red-Fleshed Melon Parfait"

"Snow Royal Red-Fleshed Melon Parfait" (1,430 yen)

Our first recommendation is the "Snow Royal Red-Fleshed Melon Parfait." In a tall parfait glass, "Snow Royal" is sandwiched between melon ice cream, with slices of red-fleshed melon arranged along the rim. The fresh melon bursts with juicy flavor, while the melon ice cream spreads a rich melon taste across your tongue, leaving a refreshing aroma. This is seriously delicious!

Recommended Parfait #2: "Snow Royal Chocolate Mint Parfait"

"Snow Royal Chocolate Mint Parfait" (1,430 yen)

Our second pick is the "Snow Royal Chocolate Mint Parfait." Here, "Snow Royal" is layered with chocolate mint ice cream and topped with mint chocolate. The refreshing flavor allows you to enjoy the rich ice cream and chocolate with a clean, crisp finish. While mint might bring summer to mind, the smooth texture of the chocolate melting in your mouth can bring a cozy feeling even on a cold winter day.

The parfaits are generously sized.

Besides parfaits, the shop also offers a pancake menu and serves light meals like doria during lunchtime. Yukijirushi Parlor, a long-established Hokkaido dessert shop, is an unmissable spot for any tourist. Be sure to experience its royal taste for yourself.

*All prices include tax.

Yukijirushi Parlor Sapporo Main Store

■Address: Taiyo Seimei Sapporo Bldg. 1F, 1-31, Kita 2-jo Nishi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
■Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Last Order 6:30 PM)
■Closed: Year-end and New Year holidays