Kunsei Nuts no Sunasumo

Bite into a nut here, and a rich ribbon of smoke rises straight to the nose. Located close to Minowa Station, Kunsei Nuts no Sunasumo specializes in nuts slowly smoked at low temperatures over domestic sakura (cherry blossom) woodchips. Displays feature both salted and unsalted varieties, spanning almonds, walnuts, cashews, and crunch-heavy giant corn. Options range from pure unsalted mixes that highlight the untreated nut oils and smoke to sweet smoked caramel nuts, accommodating various palates.

Smoky Crunch Over Chilled Ice Cream

A highlight not to miss on-site is the ice cream capped with smoked nuts. Flavors range beyond clean, light vanilla to caramel, chocolate, rum raisin, brandy, and a no-bake rare cheesecake with raspberry. Tucked beside the cool dessert, the crackling nuts and deep wood aromas provide a striking savory contrast to each sweet spoonful.

A Small Rest Stop for Neighborhood Walks

A compact dine-in space seating around 2 lets visitors take a quick break over an ice cream cup. The nuts themselves come in bags large and small, pairing naturally with an evening pour of beer or whisky as well as a steaming cup of tea. Finished with packaging bearing the cheerful mascot Kemurin, they also make a thoughtful souvenir picked up while wandering Tokyo's shitamachi.