
Matsubokkuri
Shizukuishi, Iwate
Restaurant in Iwate, Japan
The Read
Price
- JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
Why go
Matsubokkuri serves farm-adjacent gelato in rural Shizukuishi, named to the Tabelog 100 Ice cream / Gelato 2023 list. At under JPY 999, with outdoor benches overlooking Nagayama farmland and a working farm shop on-site, it's a practical daytime stop for families or travelers building a countryside route. Walk-ins only, open 10 AM to 6 PM daily.
About Matsubokkuri
If you're after a low-priced ice cream or gelato stop in Iwate, Matsubokkuri is a straightforward option to keep on your list. It is listed at JPY 999 or less and is open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Matsubokkuri is named on the Tabelog 100 Ice cream / Gelato 2023 list. Beyond that recognition, Matsubokkuri does not offer specific flavors, seating, reservation rules, service format, parking, or farm-related details, so it is best treated as a concise, price-friendly entry rather than a venue with a full dining program.
Counter seating and farm-stand adjacency
Information on seating layout, counter seats, outdoor seating, or reservations is not available. Matsubokkuri operates on a daily 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM schedule, which makes it a daytime stop rather than a late-evening dessert option.
There is no information about any adjacent shop, produce sales, website update history, or other on-site amenities. Plan around the essentials: Matsubokkuri is in Iwate, its listed price is JPY 999 or less, its hours are 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM every day.
Price, timing, alternatives
At JPY 999 or less per person, Matsubokkuri is a low-cost option. Its Tabelog 100 Ice cream / Gelato 2023 recognition gives it a clear reason to consider, but it does not offer elaborate presentations, seasonal rotations, ingredient sourcing, or specific menu items.
For other dining options, you might also consider Golot, Fukuda Pan Nagata chou honten, Aji no Mise Iwashi, Seirokaku, or The bar Sato, depending on what kind of meal you want. They are broader alternatives rather than one-to-one substitutes for ice cream or gelato. For a broader Iwate dining landscape, see our full Iwate restaurants guide.
Because Matsubokkuri is open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily, timing is simple: visit within that window. Information on sell-out patterns, winter hours, take-out service, or seating conditions is not available, so avoid planning around those details unless you confirm them directly before going.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒020-0585 Iwate, Iwate District, Shizukuishi, Nagayama, Hayasaka−70−48
- Website
- matsubokkuri.jp
- Phone
- +81 19-691-5030
Venue details
Ambiance
A relaxed countryside ice cream barn surrounded by greenery and farmland, with a simple rustic interior, casual counter service, and a calm, family-friendly atmosphere where guests linger over gelato and local scenery.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Handmade milk gelato
- Seasonal fruit and vegetable gelato
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒020-0585 Iwate, Iwate District, Shizukuishi, Nagayama, Hayasaka−70−48 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Seirokaku, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Fukuda Pan Nagata chou honten, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- Aji no Mise Iwashi, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 - JPY 999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 - JPY 999
- Golot, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- The bar Sato, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
Matsubokkuri sits at the budget end of Iwate's Tabelog-recognized venues, priced under JPY 999 compared to Golot's JPY 6,000 to JPY 7,999 dinner range or Aji no Mise Iwashi's JPY 4,000 to JPY 4,999 evening service. The trade-off: Matsubokkuri is gelato-only in a farm setting, not a full dining experience. If you're looking for the easiest booking and lowest spend, Matsubokkuri and Fukuda Pan Nagata chou honten both operate as walk-in, under-JPY-999 stops, but Fukuda Pan focuses on baked goods while Matsubokkuri does gelato with a Tabelog 100 credential.
Seirokaku runs JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999 and offers a sit-down meal format with reservations recommended, while Matsubokkuri requires no advance planning and serves a dessert-first audience. For value and ease of access, Matsubokkuri wins; for a proper restaurant meal with more complexity, Seirokaku or Golot are the better picks. The bar Sato sits at JPY 4,000 to JPY 4,999 and delivers an evening drinks experience rather than daytime dessert, so it's not a direct alternative unless you're building a full-day Iwate itinerary.
If the farm setting and outdoor seating matter to you, Matsubokkuri is the only option in this with that combination. If you prioritize a formal dining room or a cocktail program, the other venues deliver what Matsubokkuri doesn't attempt.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Matsubokkuri handle dietary restrictions?
What are alternatives to Matsubokkuri?
For other dining options to consider, look at Seirokaku, Fukuda Pan Nagata chou honten, Aji no Mise Iwashi, Golot, or The bar Sato. They are broader alternatives rather than direct ice cream or gelato competitors.
Can I eat at the bar at Matsubokkuri?
Matsubokkuri does not offer bar seating, counter seating, indoor seating, or outdoor seating. Plan around the basics: it is in Iwate, listed at JPY 999 or less, open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
What should I wear to Matsubokkuri?
Is lunch or dinner better at Matsubokkuri?
Matsubokkuri is open 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily. It does not offer lunch service, dinner service, or a full meal format, so choose a visit time within the published hours rather than planning around a meal period.
Is Matsubokkuri worth the price?
At JPY 999 or less, Matsubokkuri is a low-cost option. Its Tabelog 100 Ice cream / Gelato 2023 recognition is the main quality signal.
Is Matsubokkuri good for a special occasion?
Matsubokkuri does not offer information on seating, service style, reservations, or private-event suitability. Matsubokkuri is best considered a simple, low-priced ice cream or gelato stop in Iwate unless you confirm additional details directly.











