"Naruhodo Presenter! Hanasaka Times" is a popular corner of "Weekend Journey Oshi Tabi" broadcast on Saturday mornings in the Tokai region, full of information for weekend outings! This time, we visited recommended spots in Nishio City, Aichi, which is easily accessible, about an hour's drive from Nagoya.

Exquisite shaved ice made with local vegetables! Shaved ice cafe with ocean views

Near Terabe Beach, a shaved ice cafe "subaco umi" has opened! They offer shaved ice with a focus on local production for local consumption, such as "Fresh Fig Milk" (1,320 yen) which uses plenty of Nishio figs, and "Shaved Ice Watermelon Milk" (1,320 yen) which uses sweet Nishio watermelon.

The recommendation for this season is "Shaved Ice Pear Senji" (1,320 yen) made with locally grown ripe pear "Kosui". The frozen syrup of "Kosui", which is very sweet and less acidic, is juicy, and the rich flavor and sweetness of the pear spread throughout your mouth.

Not only seasonal fruits, but also shaved ice made with local vegetables such as pumpkin and edamame are exquisite! Among them, the most popular is "Corn Milk" (1,320 yen). The fluffy ice melts in your mouth the moment you eat it, with plenty of gently sweet homemade milk syrup and syrup made from freshly picked corn. By adding Okinawan salt on the side, the sweetness of the corn is further enhanced, and you can enjoy a deep flavor.

In addition, there is "Jimame Milk" (1,320 yen) made with locally grown boiled peanuts. You can feel the fragrant aroma and richness of the peanuts, and it goes perfectly with milk!

subaco umi
Address: 186-36 Kasasoto, Terabe-cho, Nishio-shi, Aichi

Sakushima, where art works are scattered! A seafood restaurant where you can eat extra-large rock oysters that are in season now

"Sakushima" floating in Mikawa Bay, with an area of 173 hectares, is a remote island where you can enjoy rich nature and art works.

Compared to Himakajima and Shinojima, which also float in Mikawa Bay, there are fewer buildings and paved roads, so it is characterized by a lot of untouched nature. It can be easily visited by a regular ferry that operates daily from Isshiki Port in about 20 minutes.

More than 20 interactive art works created by artists and islanders in collaboration are scattered around the island, and it is known as an "art island". Among them, the black dice-shaped structure on the beach, "Ohirune House," is reputed to be a superb view. It is a popular spot that is also a hot topic on social media as a photo spot.

The island has two gateways, West Port and East Port, where regular ferries arrive and depart. And right in front of East Port, a seafood restaurant "Eiunmaru" opened in 2025. It is run by a couple who moved to Sakushima, and during this season, they mainly offer rock oysters caught by the husband, who is a free diver.

The recommendation is the "Rock Oyster Comparison Set Meal" (1,900 yen), where you can compare extra-large rock oysters, both raw and steamed. *Small dishes and miso soup change daily

Raw oysters are refreshing with lemon juice. You can enjoy a rich and milky taste. On the other hand, steamed oysters are recommended with ponzu sauce. By cooking them, you can enjoy the plump texture and concentrated umami.

In addition, you can enjoy "Aori Ika Teishoku" (1,500 yen) where you can taste bigfin reef squid, characterized by its sticky texture and rich sweetness, as sashimi, and "Sakushima-produced Seared Spanish Mackerel" (1,200 yen), an exquisite dish with excellent fat content.

Eiunmaru
Address: 1-2 Nakayashiki, Sakushima, Isshiki-cho, Nishio-shi, Aichi

From CBC TV "Naruhodo Presenter! Hanasaka Times" broadcast on Saturday, August 29, 2026 *Information in the article is as of the broadcast date.