Dessert time at a tea shop after lunch! I had “Matcha ice cream” & “Hojicha ice cream” at Ohnoen.

Onoen, a 4-minute walk from the West Exit of Nishinasuno Station

This is a specialty tea shop offering premium Shizuoka teas carefully selected by the owner.

Since it was participating in the “Nishinasuno ☆ Town Tour Digital Stamp Rally (March 2–29, 2026),” I stopped by after lunch.

Basic infomation on the tea shop

• Name: Ohonoen
• Category: Tea shop
• Address: 10-1 Nagatacho, Nasushiobara-shi, Tochigi-ken
• Access: 4-minute walk from the west exit of Station Nishinasuno
• Business Hours: 8:30~18:30
• Regular Holiday: Irregular holidays (please check before visiting)
• Phone Number: 0287-36-0002
• Official Website/SNS
  (Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/ohno_chaten/

Review of my actual experience visiting

The store is located along Gokencho Street (Prefectural Route 317).

Ordered Menu and Price

I ordered the “Matcha ice cream” and “Hojicha ice cream.”

• Matcha ice cream (400 JPY)
• Hojicha ice cream (400 JPY)

I could have changed the toppings for an extra 100 JPY, but I stuck with the standard ones this time.

Matcha ice cream

Since there were no other customers, it was served just a few minutes after I ordered.

The matcha ice cream was topped with a generous amount of matcha powder!

The rich astringency and slight bitterness of matcha

And the sweetness and smoothness of milk

These elements were perfectly balanced, making it absolutely delicious!

It really felt like the kind of ice cream (or maybe gelato?) I’d find at a traditional tea shop.

Hojicha ice cream

Later, I felt like trying the “Hojicha ice cream” too, so I went back.

This time there were other customers ahead of me, so I waited inside for about 10 minutes.

This one was also generously topped with hojicha powder!

The rich, toasty aroma of hojicha

With a subtle sweetness and a refreshing aftertaste!

It gave me the impression of a “grown-up dessert.”

The atmosphere inside

As soon as I walked in, an elderly couple greeted me warmly with a “Welcome.”

When I told them, “I’m here to have some matcha ice cream,” they showed me to the irori in the back of the shop.

An irori is a feature found in traditional Japanese homes.

Typically, a square opening is cut into the floor, filled with ash, and used to burn firewood or charcoal.

It has been serving as a source of heat, a cooking area, a light source, and a place to dry items, and has long functioned as a gathering place where families come together.

I’d only ever seen irori with square frames, but I didn’t realize there were also ones that make use of the natural shape of the wood!

There was also a model train layout in the back of the store.

You can choose between dining in and takeout, but if you eat in, you get a complimentary cup of green tea after your meal!

Features & Usability of Ohnoen

Here’s a quick look at the dining scenes and facilities at Ohnoen.

Recommended for different occasions

They offer both dine-in and takeout options for our ice cream.

You can choose whichever option suits you best depending on the weather and the time of day.

Two staff members are happy to chat, so if you have some time to spare, I recommend enjoying your ice cream while catching up with them!

Facilities

• Wi-Fi & Power supply: N/A
• Smoking: Smoke-free restaurant
• Payment method: Cash, PayPay, etc.

Access & map

Exit the west exit of Nishinasuno Station and head toward the pedestrian overpass.

Go all the way to the back, turn right, go down the stairs, and continue straight ahead.

Don’t cross the crosswalk; turn left.

If you continue straight along Prefectural Route 317 (Gokencho Street), you’ll see Ohnoen (Ohono-chaten) on your left.

Summary｜Who I recommend Ohnoen for

• People interested in ice cream from a traditional tea house
• People who want to enjoy a dessert after a meal while chatting

👉 If you’re in the area around Nishinasuno Station and feel like trying some “Matcha ice cream” or “Hojicha ice cream,” head to Ohnoen!