Soft cream so good a bird of prey attacked us on the harbor to steal it. Gotta be good if even them want a bite. The store also offers a foldable foam cushion to sit on the stairs by the harbor across the street and keep your bottoms clean. Small gesture but should be available in every store like that! Two talons up!
Best view with beautiful and delicious sweets. Tried the umi daifuku which had lemon cream inside it. I love it. Drink also pretty tbat I didnβt want to drink itπ . Even the lady working there were so nice.
This place has the best daifuku and soft serve! Travelled here again after trying the calpis soft serve to try their seasonal menu and did not disappoint! Thank you also to the kind lady who served us who gifted us with a cute memo made by preschool children. Looking forward to the next visit! βΊ
If you like Japanese sweets that have a modern twist to them, you will like Shionone - Shio means salt and some of the sweets are quite salty.
The staff are friendly and they even have some vegan options - such as the standard mochi made with beans, and blue jelly. The strawberry Daifuku Mochi has cream inside.
The shop is also popular for its ice-cream which is popular for visitors to eat on the steps around the port. In front of the shop you can see the seat cushions you can use if you want to sit on the steps to eat.
I also appreciate that the take-out plates and cutlery are biodegradable, compostable, combustable paper and wood and the take out boxes for the sweets are also paper, so there is (unusally) very little single-use plastic in use here.
I really enjoyed the blue jelly dessert (vegan) which comes with a caramel type sauce and kinako powder- very yummy!
Shionone Tomonoura Daifuku is a traditional Japanese sweet made with mochi (rice cake) filled with sweet red bean paste, a specialty confection from the historic port town of Tomonoura in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture. You can purchase authentic Shionone Tomonoura Daifuku at local confectionery shops, traditional sweet stores, and souvenir shops throughout Tomonoura's historic district.
Shionone Tomonoura Daifuku typically costs between 200-400 yen per piece at local shops in Tomonoura. The best places to try this traditional Hiroshima sweet include established confectioneries near Tomonoura's historic waterfront, tea houses with scenic harbor views, and specialty wagashi (Japanese confection) shops that have been serving locals and tourists for generations.
Shionone Tomonoura Daifuku is unique because it incorporates local ingredients and traditional recipes specific to the Tomonoura region of Hiroshima. The daifuku features exceptionally soft mochi made with high-quality rice and premium azuki red bean filling, often enhanced with subtle flavors that reflect the coastal town's culinary heritage and centuries-old confectionery traditions.
Yes, Shionone Tomonoura Daifuku makes an excellent omiyage (Japanese souvenir) from your Hiroshima and Tomonoura visit. Many shops offer beautiful packaging perfect for gifting, and the daifuku represents authentic local culture. However, since it's a fresh mochi product, it's best consumed within 1-2 days, making it ideal for immediate gift-giving upon your return from Tomonoura.
The best time to visit Tomonoura for fresh Shionone Daifuku is during spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) when the weather is pleasant for exploring the historic port town. Most traditional confectionery shops are open year-round, and you can enjoy the daifuku while strolling through Tomonoura's scenic waterfront, visiting historic temples, or taking in views of the Seto Inland Sea.
