Japan is known to transform things from other countries into the Japanese style.
Surprisingly, parfaits are no exception.
Since imported from France, parfait has been an iconic dessert in Japan served at many types of restaurants, treating both the young and the old. Japanese parfait usually comes in a fancy glass, with several flavors of ice cream, corn flakes, jelly, and whipped cream on the bottom, decorated with nicely sliced fruits, cookies, and/or cakes.
What’s more, most restaurants and cafes offer several kinds of parfait to choose from so they suit customers’ tastes. You can enjoy any styles of parfaits from traditional Japanese-taste parfaits using green tea, mochi, and red bean paste to modern, fashionable parfaits.
The below are 36 parfaits selected from all across Japan. The first 18 of them are all from Tokyo. Neatly decorated parfaits are almost like art!
Can you resist your appetite? Let’s take a look!
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1. Cafe Nakanoya
Cafe Nakanoya is run by a traditional Japanese sweets shop called Nakanoya. Their parfaits please not only your taste buds but also your eyes. The Japanese ingredients like mochi or green tea and seasonal fresh fruits, and incorporate them with the Western sweets like a macaroon.
The cafe gets fully seated right after it opens, so be sure to get there early!
Access: 4-11-6 Machida, Machida city, Tokyo
Opening hours: Monday-Friday, 11:00~
2.Patisserie Asako Iwayanagi
Parfaits from Patisserie Asako Iwayanagi are featured by the jewelry-like looks. The sweetness and juiciness of fully ripened fruits spread all over your mouth once you bite into it. The signature “parfait bijoux” is a limited amount and more pricey than other items, but it definitely worths a try.
They sell not only parfaits but also baked goods like cakes, brownies, and cookies. If you want to take the of taste this patisserie back home, you can grab some of them!
Access: 4-4-5 Todoroki, Setagaya, Tokyo
Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00~19:00
3. Bien-Etre
They come out with different parfaits monthly. The parfaits come in wine glass-like containers, and the fruits and fruits sherbet look like a jewelry box! They also sell cakes and baked items as well.
Access: 1-21-10 Uehara, Shibuya, Tokyo
Opening hours: Sunday-Monday 11:00~20:30
4. The Tokyo Fruits Parlor
As named, they use amazingly delicious fruits, and all of their parfaits are decorated with nicely cut fruits. If you want to try fruits parfait, this parlor is the right place. They offer other sweets using fruits, including fruits sandwich, french toast, monaka ice cream, and cake.
Access: 5-37-9 Okusawa, Setagaya, Tokyo
Opening hours: 11:00~19:00 (closed on Wednesdays)
5. Neue
Despite a small cafe, you shouldn’t miss it. They offer you an excellent experience you have never had.
You can enjoy delicious parfait with wine. The parfait comes with fruit-based ice cream and serve, cookies, and jelly, topped with fruits. Fruits are syrupped with liquor and the jelly is also made with wine, which will be totally new to you. This cafe gives you a sophisticated parfait experience.
Access: 2-7-3 Kitazawa, Setagaya, Tokyo
Opening hours: 18:00~ (closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
6. Patisserie de Bon Coeur
You feel like you enter a jewelry shop once you step into the cafe. Not only do they sell artistic cakes and baked goods, but they also serve seasonally limited parfait using fresh fruits, jelly, and ice cream.
Access: 3-11-2 Koyama, Shinagawa, Tokyo
Opening hours: 11:00~20:00
7. Dessert Le Comptoir
Layers of delicious jelly, cream, ice cream, loaded with mountainous fruits, it is nothing but an art. Guess what ’s special about this cafe? The chef makes your parfait right in front of you, and you can enjoy it directly at the counter!
Access: 5-2-1 Fukasawa, Setagaya, Tokyo
Opening hours: check the website (Japanese only) http://lecomptoir.jp/
8. Fruit Parlor Goto
Located near Asakusa station, one of the famous sightseeing area of Tokyo. They offer variations of fruit parfaits, and the menu changes every day. “Fruit parfait of the day” uses many kinds of fruits which make a great harmony with ice cream on the bottom. Other varieties include banana chocolate parfait, mango parfait, three-kinds-strawberry parfait, etc. Each parfait is relatively small, but the sweetness of fruits is concentrated!
Access: 2-15-4 Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo
Opening hours: 11:00~19:00 (closed on Wednesday)
9. LAtelier MOTOZO
The chef Tozo Fujita is the first person who got Italian Hospitality International Certification as a patissier. The mont blanc parfait, limited to 10 serves a day is a must-try!
Access: 3-1-4 Higashiyama, Meguro, Tokyo
Opening hours: Tuesday-Saturday 12:00~19:00
Sunday 12:00~18:00
Closed on Mondays
10. Brasserie Viron
Viron is a bakery that is known to serve the best
baguette in Japan. But they also offer delicious parfaits!
Access
Marunouchi: Tokyo Building Tokia, 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo
Shibuya: Tsukada Building, 33-8 Utagawamachi, Shibuya, Tokyo
Opening hours
Marunouchi: 10:00~23:30
Shibuya: 9:00~17:00, 19:00~22:30
11. Fruit Cafe Frutas
They make your parfait after taking the order, and you can see how your parfait is made!
You can enjoy the perfect combination of sweet fruit and sherbet that has a rich fruit flavor!
Access: 1-24-6 Tomioka, Koto, Tokyo
Opening hours: Weekdays 11:00~14:00, 15:00~19:00
Weekends 11:00~19:00
Closed on Wednesdays
12. Chocolatier Palet D’or
They serve chocolate parfaits combining high-quality chocolate with fruits.
The chef Shunsuke Miki conducted seminars in Salon de Chocolat in Paris. No wonder his chocolate desserts taste amazing!
If you are a chocolate fleek, definitely check it out!
Access: Shin-Marunouchi Building 1-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo
Opening hours Weekdays: 11:00~21:00
Weekends: 11:00~20:00
13. Kajitsuen
Kajitsuen not only sells high-quality, delicious fruits but also serve desserts using those fruits!
Let’s dive into the wave of juicy sweet fruits!
Access
Meguro: President Meguro Hights 1-3-16, Meguro, Meguro, Tokyo
Tokyo station: Kitchen street, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo
Shinjuku: Minami Shinjuku 277 Building 2-7-7 Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo
Opening hours
Meguro: 7:30~23:00
Tokyo station: 7:30~22:00
Shinjuku: 7:30~23:00
14. Sembikiya
Sembikiya is the oldest fruit shop in Japan, and they are known to offer all assortment of high-quality fruits. Recently they have opened cafes and restaurants that serve fruits and desserts.
You will be amazed by their juicy fruits!
Access
Shinjuku: Atrevi SHinanomachi 34 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku, Tokyo
Marunouchi: Kitte Marunouchi 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo
Opening hours
Shinjuku: 9:00~20:00
Marunouchi: 11:00~21:00
15. Cafe Comusa
Themed as “Art in Japanese food,” Comusa parfaits use different fruits depending on the season, and their appearances are nothing more than the art.
Cafe Comusa has several branches in Tokyo, so check out the detail from here: http://www.cafe-commeca.co.jp/shoplist
16. Wako Tea Salon
You can enjoy sophisticated parfaits in the stylish tea salon. Nicely cut fruits on parfaits look like sparkle jewelry.
Access: 4-4-8 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo
Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 10:30~19:30
Sunday 10:30~19:00
17. Shiva Cafe
They use organic fruits for their parfaits. If you want something sweet but still want it to be healthy, this is the right place. They offer lunch menus that also use healthy organic ingredients.
Access: 3-1-1 Kitamachi, Kichijoji, Musashino city, Tokyo
Opening hours: 11:30~18:00
Closed on Wednesdays
18. Aoyama Flower Market Tea House
Originally a flower shop, but they opened a cafe that serves lovely parfaits using flowers. “Flower parfait” contains rose jelly, berry mousse, and vanilla ice cream topped with edible flowers. I bet you can’t stop taking pictures!
Access: 5-1-2 Aoyama, Minato, Tokyo
Opening hours Monday-Saturday: 11:00~20:00
Sunday: 110:00~19:00
The following is a collection of delicious parfaits from all across Japan!
19. Enokitei
This cafe opened in a British-style house built in 1927. Why don’t you enjoy elegant afternoon tea with a delicious parfait in a beautiful house?
Access: 89-6 Yamatemachi, Naka-ku, Yokohama city, Kanagawa
Opening hours: 11:00~19:00
20. Lilienberg
Inside the Ghibli looking patisserie, you have a selection of gorgeously decorated cakes, baked items, and parfaits. Rich taste and beautiful appearances, the desserts cannot be expressed with just “delicious.”
Access: 4-8-17 Kamiasao, Asao-ku, Kawasaki city, Kanagawa
Opening hours: 10:00~18:00
(Cafe is open only on weekdays)
21. Shiawase no Recipe ~Sweet~
This cafe is famous for the unique names of desserts. You will feel like you stepped into a fantasy world!
Access: Big Silver Building, West 4 South 3, Chuo-ku, Sapporo city, Hokkaido
Opening hours: Weekdays 19:00~3:00
Weekends 11:30~3:00
22. Parfaiteria Pal
In Hokkaido, there is a culture called “Shime parfait,” which is finishing off the meal (including drinking) with parfaits. You can enjoy sophisticated parfaits with nice jazz music. Such a lovely night, huh?
Access: 10-1 West 2 South 4, Chuo-ku, Sapporo city, Hokkaido
Opening hours: 18:00~2:00
23. Hatake Cafe
Yamagata prefecture is famous for juicy, delicious fruits including cherry, peach, and white grape. Tasting freshly picked fruits is nothing more than a luxury!
Access: Takahashi Fruit Land, 185, Amidachi, Kaminoyama city, Yamagata
Opening hours: 10:00~16:00
Closed on Thursdays
24. Fruit Shop Kiyoka
“Fruit parfait” uses all sorts of fresh fruits from Yamagata. The deliciousness of Yamagata is concentrated in this one parfait!
Access: 2-7-2 Kanaike, Yonezawa city, Yamagata
Opening hours: April-October 10:00~19:30
November-March 10:00~19:00
Closed on Tuesdays
25. Ensoleille
“Nesting parfait” from this cafe is eye-catching. You can enjoy the interesting texture of the nest.
Can you guess what the nest is made of?
Access: 4-22-8 Yakata, Izumi-ku, Sendai city, Miyagi
Opening hours: 11:00~19:00
Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays
26. Kasanomisaki Club
“Kaga parfait,” invented by Kaga city, is catching attentions from tourists. The concept of this parfait is “local,” so everything that composes this parfait is made in Kaga, from the ingredients to the glass. Shops serving this parfait should follow 16 rules.
Access: 23 Fu, Tatehashi town, Kaga city, Ishikawa
Opening hours: 9:00~17:30
Closed on Fridays
27. Murahata
This cafe is located in the famous sightseeing spot in Kanazawa, Oumicho market. You can feel the fully ripened fruits melting in your mouth! It will make a perfect dessert after enjoying delicious Kaisendon (seafood rice bowl) in the same market.
Access: 2-12 Musashi town, Kanazawa city, Ishikawa
Opening hours: 10:00~19:00
28. Peach Cafe Nakanishi
This cafe is owned by a peach farmer, so there is no reason it won’t taste good, right?
Access: 544-1 Sueki, Ichinomiyacho, Fuefuki city, Yamanashi
Opening hours: 11:00~17:00
Closed on Wednesdays
29. Peach Farmers Cafe La Pesca
Their amazing parfaits are available only in the summertime from the mid-June to the end of September.
A whole juicy sweet peach in a glass… it’s breathtakingly amazing.
Access: 1131-1 Shotokuji, Yamanashi city, Yamanashi
Opening hours: 10:00~16:00
Closed on Wednesdays in September
30. Katsunuma Engawa Sabo
You can get this deliciousness under 1000 yen! They use different fruits in different seasons, so be sure to check out their Facebook page!
Access: 2259 Hishiyama, Katsunumacho, Koshu city, Yamanashi
Opening hours: Saturday and Sunday, 13:00~18:00
31. Kuromitsuan Kinakotei
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Their parfaits use Shingen mochi, a famous sweet from Yamanashi prefecture. The combination of kinako (soy bean powder), mochi, and brown sugar syrup is definitely delicious! It is a perfect place to taste Japanese-style parfait!
Access: 1-1-25 Marunouchi. Kofu city, Yamanashi
Opening hours 10:00~18:00
32. Ma Couleur
This shop is famous for delicious baumkuchen, or German tree cake, and they offer parfaits using that sweet! The butter-rich baumkuchen goes well with vanilla ice cream and fruits!
Access: 2-1-14 Shimoyamate dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe city, Hyogo
Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 11:00~22:30
Sunday: 11:00~20:00
33. Juchheim
Another famous shop of baked items and baumkuchen based in Hyogo. The shop can be found across Japan, but the parfait using their baumkuchen and kirsched fruits is available only in Hyogo store.
Access: 1-4-13 Motomachi dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe city, Hyogo
Opening hours: 10:00~18:30
Closed on the third Wednesday
34. Ito Hisaemon
When you come to Kyoto, which is a famous site for high-quality green tea, you should try green tea sweets at least once. Ito Hisaemon offers various green tea flavored sweets, but the green tea parfait cannot be enjoyed anywhere else. All the Japaneseness is in this one parfait. It contains warabimochi, green tea jelly, vanilla ice cream, and shiratama.
You can check the locations of all the branches in Kyoto from here: https://www.itohkyuemon.co.jp/corporate/shop/
35. Honke Nishio Yatsuhashi
Nishio, which is famous for their Kyoto snack “Yatsuhashi,” opened the cafe to serve sweets using Yatsuhashi. You can enjoy the rich taste of green tea. Also, you can grab a set of Yatsuhashi as a souvenir!
Check the locations of Nishio cafes from here: https://www.8284.co.jp/shop/index.html
36. Gion Komori
For a little break from exploring Gion district, why don’t you try green tea warabimochi parfait? The rich green tea flavor spreads all over your mouth.
Access: 61 Motoyoshicho, Higashi iru, Yamato oji, Shimbashi dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto city, Kyoto
Opening hours: 11:00~20:00
Closed on Wednesdays