Terrace Dining TANGO in Shiba Koen, Tokyo, is bringing back its summer limited shaved ice from May 18 (Monday) to September 30 (Wednesday), 2026. This year's lineup has been significantly expanded, with the popular Kuma no Kakigori offered in two distinct varieties for the first time, and the total number of flavors growing from three to eight.
Background
With Japan experiencing record-breaking summers in recent years — and the Japan Meteorological Agency newly defining days reaching 40°C or above as "extreme heat days" in April 2026 — Terrace Dining TANGO has evolved its shaved ice menu to offer not just a way to cool down, but a full summer dessert experience that delights both visually and in flavor.
Highlights This Year
Kuma no Kakigori in Japanese and Western Styles
The much-loved Kuma no Kakigori, which draws many returning visitors each year, is now available in two flavors for the first time. In addition to the original Japanese-style version, the restaurant's pastry chef has developed a new Western-style variety.
8 Varieties with Monthly Rotating Flavors
Where previous years offered three shaved ice options, 2026 brings a total of eight varieties. The two Kuma no Kakigori flavors and the new "Purin à la Mode" are available throughout the season, joined by a different monthly special from May through September — keeping four flavors on the menu at any given time. Over the course of the season, eight varieties in total will appear.
Fluffy Ice Made Over 48 Hours
The ice is filtered over 48 hours before being slowly frozen to minimize impurities. The result is an exceptionally light, fine texture that melts smoothly on the tongue, making it a fitting dessert even after a full meal.
Menu
WA!! Kuma no Kakigori
A beloved creation built on the deep sweetness of brown sugar and condensed milk, layered with Japanese ingredients like matcha and red bean. The adorable bear shape features Dulce chocolate ears and a vanilla gelato nose. Inside you'll find kinako (roasted soybean flour), tapioca, karinto (fried dough), boiled red bean, and matcha pudding. The interplay of brown sugar and matcha syrups creates a layered depth of flavor, with textures that evolve as you eat.
¥2,200 (tax included)
YO!! Shiro-Kuma no Kakigori
A shaved ice that evokes a strawberry shortcake, built on a base of strawberry and milk with white chocolate ears. Inside are cream, génoise sponge, amaretto-flavored blancmange, strawberry compote, and strawberry gelato. The gentle sweetness of condensed milk and strawberry syrup ties it all together. This new addition combines a charming appearance with the satisfying richness of a slice of cake.
¥2,200 (tax included)
Purin à la Mode
A TANGO-style take on the classic "purin a la mode," using the same pudding served at wedding ceremonies. Pudding cream and caramel syrup are layered for a rich, indulgent flavor. Mixed fruit sauce adds a refreshing note, while feuilletine* and candy sprinkles provide texture and color.
¥2,200 (tax included)
May Limited: Honey Lemon Yogurt
A bright and refreshing combination of lemon jelly, feuilletine*, and rich yogurt gelato, brought together with honey lemon and condensed milk. Comb honey, rosemary, and house-made dried lemon add depth to the clean, crisp flavor.
¥2,200 (tax included)
June Limited: Luxury Melon
Shaved ice flavored with two types of melon syrup, layered with red-fleshed melon jelly, yogurt cream, feuilletine*, and vanilla gelato. Topped with a melon and condensed milk espuma and airy meringue for a light, pleasant sweetness.
¥2,400 (tax included)
July Limited: Tropical Mango
A summer-inspired creation combining the sweetness of mango, the tartness of passion fruit, and the richness of coconut. Inside are mango sorbet, mango pudding, and pineapple compote, with flavors and textures shifting from layer to layer.
¥2,400 (tax included)
August Limited: Peach Milk Tea
A milk tea-inspired shaved ice layered with black tea jelly, génoise sponge, peach purée, vanilla gelato, and Earl Grey cream. White peach and black tea meringues add texture, while the fragrance of black tea and the gentle sweetness of peach and condensed milk round it out.
¥2,200 (tax included)
September Limited: Pumpkin and Apple Mont Blanc Style
A dessert pairing the gentle sweetness of pumpkin with the sweet-tart flavor of apple. Pumpkin and condensed milk syrup is layered with vanilla gelato, apple compote, almond caramelized nuts, and feuilletine* for a satisfying range of textures. Finished with pumpkin cream and milk espuma for a visually striking presentation.
¥2,400 (tax included)
*Feuilletine is a pastry made by crushing thin, crispy baked dough into small, crunchy pieces.
*A 10% service charge applies during dinner time.
Restaurant Information
Terrace Dining TANGO is a dining restaurant attached to The Place of Tokyo, a wedding venue with a view of Tokyo Tower. The open terrace offers a direct view of the tower, and the restaurant serves seasonal cuisine throughout the year.
Address: 3-5-4 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 1F
Access:
- 5-minute walk from Akabanebashi Exit, Akabanebashi Station (Toei Oedo Line)
- 7-minute walk from Exit 1, Kamiyacho Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
- 6-minute walk from Exit A1, Onarimon Station (Toei Mita Line)
Phone: 03-5733-6866
Hours:
- Lunch: Daily 11:30 AM–3:00 PM (last order 2:00 PM)
- Dinner: Daily 5:00 PM–10:30 PM (last order 9:30 PM)
Closed: Irregular (see official website for details)
