Italian Gelato Cafe [ViTO×IWAIZUMI] Roadside Station Iwaizumi, Iwate

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Iwaizumi Town in Iwate Prefecture is home to Ryusendo, one of the three largest limestone caves in Japan and a designated national natural monument. In Iwaizumi-cho, coffee, tea, and beer made from the clear, clean water of Ryusendo-do are sold.

However, water is not the only delicious food in Iwaizumicho! Iwaizumicho also has a thriving dairy industry and is famous for its "Iwaizumi Yogurt". The yogurt is made from carefully selected raw milk and is popular for its rich texture and chewy texture. This time we will introduce "ViTO×IWAIZUMI" where you can enjoy Italian gelato using such Iwaizumi yogurt. It is located inside Michi no Eki Iwaizumi, so it is recommended for a break from driving.
Gelato

If you are going to Ryusendo, take a break at "Michi-no-Eki Iwaizumi

With a 10-minute drive to Ryusendo Cave and a 15-minute drive to the Sanriku Coast, Michi no Eki Iwaizumi is an easy place to stop for a break on a road trip. There is a souvenir shop "Wakuwaku House" where you can buy Iwaizumi yogurt and other Iwaizumi specialties, and "Restaurant Iwaizumi" where you can enjoy Iwaizumi Shorthorn Beef Steak, which is locally produced for local consumption.
Roadside Station Iwaizumi

Authentic Italian Gelato Cafe "ViTO×IWAIZUMI

VITO" is a gelato brand from Italy, the home of gelato. The ingredients and milk are carefully selected by gelato artisans. Using the traditional Italian method, they have developed their own technique that leaves a delicate, smooth, and refreshing aftertaste.

ViTO x IWAIZUMI" is the result of the combination of such VITO and Iwaizumi ingredients! This healthy gelato is made from fresh raw milk produced in the rich nature of Iwate Prefecture and created using a unique process that keeps the sugar content low and the milk fat content lower than that of ice cream, which are the characteristics of ViTO gelato.

Visitors can also enjoy exclusive ViTO x IWAIZUMI flavors made with carefully selected ingredients from Iwate, such as Iwaizumi yogurt and sea salt from Tanohata.
ViTO×IWAIZUMI

Four sizes available!

You can choose the size of your gelato, whether the flavor is double or triple, and whether it comes in a cup or cone.

Double cup: ¥500
Triple cup: ¥550
Double cone: ¥530
Triple cone: ¥580
*If premium gelato flavors are included, 1 type/+¥100 2 types~/+¥50 each additional
Menu

Recommended flavors!

Iwaizumi Yogurt

Refreshingly sour taste made from Iwaizumi yogurt fermented at low temperature for a long time. Its simple flavor makes it twice as delicious when combined with other gelato.
Left: Iwaizumi yogurt Right: Limited time offer Amalfi

Iwaizumi Milk

You can enjoy the taste of fresh Iwaizumi milk as it is. It has a rich yet silky smooth texture that is unique to Iwaizumi.

Pistachio (Premium)

Pistachio is the king of gelato flavors! We use 100% high quality pistachios from Italy, which are worthy of being called authentic Italian gelato. The green color is natural! It has a rich and mellow flavor.
Left: IWAIZUMI milk Right: Pistachio

Blue Dragon Salt

This refreshing flavor is kneaded into mildly sweet milk with a blue curacao sauce inspired by Ryuusendo and "Noda salt" made by the direct boiling method in a wood-fired oven. It is a great way to prep for your visit to Ryusendo.
Blue Dragon Salt

Caramely Tabanane Latte (Premium)

This is a new flavor from October. Only Ghanaian cocoa beans are carefully selected for this flavor. The savory aroma of caramel is matched by the mild flavor of milk. You can enjoy the texture of caramel chocolate, rich banana and mild milk flavor.
Caramely Tabanane Latte
There are many other delicious flavors! Some flavors are only available for a limited time, so you are sure to find something new and delicious no matter how many times you visit.

Drink Gelato "Bellato

ViTO×IWAIZUMI offers "BELATO," which was created from the Italian words "bere" (drink) and "gelato" (gelato) and is based on the concept of "drinkable gelato. You can enjoy the whipped texture of the ingredients. It is safer to carry than gelato.

Pistachio Mania: ¥750
Strawberry Hoppe Latte: ¥750
Red Haruka Marron: ¥750
Green Tea: ¥670
Iwaizumi Blueberry Yogurt: ¥670
Mango Rich: ¥670
Rich Milk Tea: ¥670
Iwaizumi blueberry yogurt

Yogurt Drink" to feel Iwaizumi yogurt

The menu item recommended for yogurt lovers is the Yogurt Drink! This drink is based on popular Iwaizumi yogurt, so it is rich, sweet and sour. The refreshing sour and sweet taste is addictive..!

Peach: ¥460
Strawberry: ¥460
Apple: ¥460
Strawberry

Scoffin" - scone and muffin

Scoffin" is a new type of sweet with a new texture that is a cross between a scone and a muffin. The inside is fluffy and the surface is crispy. The buttery aroma and the firm taste size are the characteristics of "ViTO x IWAIZUMI" scoffins.

Cream cheese: ¥350
Red Hoppe Strawberry Milk: ¥390
Berry Rare Cheese: ¥390
White Peach Cheese: ¥390
Blueberry: ¥390
Orange Salt: ¥390
Scoffin

Enjoy Iwaizumi's ingredients in sweets!

ViTO×IWAIZUMI is located inside Michi no Eki Iwaizumi. Gelato and drinks using various Iwaizumi ingredients based on Iwaizumi yogurt are unique to Iwaizumi! Please enjoy Iwaizumi's delicious food at "ViTO×IWAIZUMI" when you visit Iwaizumi.
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