Restaurant in Date, Japan
Makiba no Jersey
100Pearl PointsDairy Counter
About Makiba no Jersey
Tabelog 100 Ice Cream / Gelato 2023 honoree serving Jersey-cow milk gelato under JPY 1,000 in a rural Fukushima farm setting. Take-out only, no reservations, best for families and dairy enthusiasts making a countryside detour. Closed second and fourth Tuesdays; car required.
For dessert-focused travelers, Makiba no Jersey in Date is a budget-minded stop associated with ice cream and gelato. It appears in the Tabelog 100 Ice Cream / Gelato 2023 selection, giving it verified recognition within that category. Tabelog lists spending at up to JPY 999, so expectations should be framed around a modest dessert visit rather than a high-budget meal.
The Gelato Recognition
Makiba no Jersey is best understood through its Tabelog 100 Ice Cream / Gelato recognition rather than through any unverified menu details. The verified information supports describing it as a Date stop connected with ice cream and gelato, but specific flavors, sourcing, seating, service formats are not confirmed here. The 2023 Tabelog 100 listing was announced on August 1, 2023. Treat it as a focused dessert stop, plan separate dining in Date if you need lunch or dinner.
Timing and Access
Makiba no Jersey is listed as open from 8:30 AM to 5 PM on Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, closed on Tuesday. Exact access details, parking, payment methods, current operating changes are not verified here, so check directly before setting out. Versus other Date options, the verified appeal is its ice cream and gelato recognition and low listed spending band, not any broader service format.
FAQ
Does Makiba no Jersey handle dietary restrictions?
A detailed dietary policy is not verified here. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should confirm directly before visiting.
What should a first-timer know about Makiba no Jersey?
Plan it as a focused dessert stop in Date. The verified facts are its Tabelog 100 Ice Cream / Gelato 2023 recognition, its up-to-JPY-999 listed spending band, its regular hours of 8:30 AM to 5 PM except Tuesday, when it is closed.
Is Makiba no Jersey worth the price?
With Tabelog listing spending at up to JPY 999, it is a low-cost dessert stop. The Tabelog 100 Ice Cream / Gelato 2023 recognition makes it more compelling for visitors specifically interested in that category.
Is Makiba no Jersey good for a special occasion?
Only limited service details are verified here, so do not assume a formal celebration setting. It is safest to treat Makiba no Jersey as a dessert stop in Date unless you confirm current seating and service details directly.
Can I eat at the bar at Makiba no Jersey?
A bar experience is not verified here. Confirm current seating or service details directly if that matters to your visit.
Is lunch or dinner better at Makiba no Jersey?
Neither lunch nor dinner service is verified here. Makiba no Jersey is best planned as a dessert stop in Date, with any main meal arranged separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Makiba no Jersey handle dietary restrictions?
A detailed dietary policy is not verified here. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should confirm directly before visiting.
What should a first-timer know about Makiba no Jersey?
Plan it as a focused dessert stop in Date. The verified facts are its Tabelog 100 Ice Cream / Gelato 2023 recognition, its up-to-JPY-999 listed spending band, its regular hours of 8:30 AM to 5 PM except Tuesday, when it is closed.
Is Makiba no Jersey worth the price?
With Tabelog listing spending at up to JPY 999, it is a low-cost dessert stop. The Tabelog 100 Ice Cream / Gelato 2023 recognition makes it more compelling for visitors specifically interested in that category.
Is Makiba no Jersey good for a special occasion?
Only limited service details are verified here, so do not assume a formal celebration setting. Treat Makiba no Jersey as a dessert stop in Date unless you confirm current seating and service details directly.
Can I eat at the bar at Makiba no Jersey?
A bar experience is not verified here. Confirm current seating or service details directly if that matters to your visit.
Is lunch or dinner better at Makiba no Jersey?
Neither lunch nor dinner service is verified here. Makiba no Jersey is best planned as a dessert stop in Date, with any main meal arranged separately.
Location
Kawazura-1-1 Ryozenmachi Ishida, Date, Fukushima 960-0807, Japan
Date, Japan
Compare Makiba no Jersey
| Venue | Price |
|---|---|
| Makiba no Jersey | - JPY 999 View spending breakdown |
| Shioya | JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 View spending breakdown |
| Jikaseimen Urota | - JPY 999 - JPY 999 |
| Tempura Hirai | JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 |
| Bistro Mikasa | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 |
| Tori Ken | JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 |
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Also Consider
- Shioya, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 View spending breakdown
- Jikaseimen Urota, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Tempura Hirai, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
- Bistro Mikasa, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Tori Ken, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
Makiba no Jersey sits at the low end of Date's price spectrum, anchored by its sub-JPY 999 gelato and take-out format. Shioya operates at JPY 10,000–JPY 14,999 for dinner, targeting kaiseki diners with multi-course precision, while Jikaseimen Urota matches the gelato shop's budget tier with ramen under JPY 999. For sit-down lunches, Bistro Mikasa offers Western plates at JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999, Tempura Hirai climbs to JPY 6,000–JPY 7,999 for tempura courses. Makiba no Jersey's Tabelog 100 award places it among Japan's top frozen-dessert destinations, but the rural location and take-out-only model limit its utility for travelers without cars.
Booking difficulty favors the gelato shop: no reservations, no queues, parking on-site make it the easiest stop in this. Shioya and Tempura Hirai require advance planning for peak-season dinners, while Urota and Mikasa accept walk-ins but may have lunch waits. If you're optimizing for value and family-friendliness, the gelato shop and Urota share the under-JPY 1,000 zone; for a splurge-worthy meal, Shioya or Tori Ken (JPY 8,000–JPY 9,999) deliver fuller dining experiences. The trade-off is time: Makiba no Jersey's 20–30 minute drive from central Date makes it a destination dessert rather than a convenient add-on.
Cross-shop considerations depend on your itinerary. If you're staying in Date for multiple meals, pair Urota's ramen with the gelato stop for a low-cost day, or bookend Shioya's kaiseki dinner with a midday Mikasa lunch. For travelers routing through Fukushima's farm country, the gelato shop's Tabelog recognition and Jersey-milk focus justify the detour, especially if you're also visiting orchards or hiking trails nearby. Urban gelato seekers will find tighter options in Sendai or Tokyo, but this venue rewards those willing to trade convenience for farm-direct sourcing and mountain backdrops.
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