THE KIZAKI CAMP & LAKE RESORT, a campground on the shore of Lake Kizaki in Omachi, Nagano Prefecture, is adding a new flavor to its "enjoy nature with all five senses" camping experience. Starting Saturday, July 4, 2026, the resort is serving the popular soft serve from MT. DESERT ISLAND ICE CREAM (MDI ICE CREAM) for a limited time.
The soft serve is made with pasteurized milk from Matsuda Dairy in Omachi, giving it a rich flavor with a light finish. Enjoyed while gazing out over the clear waters of Lake Kizaki in summer, it makes a fitting treat for the season.
Savored with the lake breeze in the air, the soft serve offers a new way to enjoy a break between camping and cycling around Lake Kizaki.
A Lakeside Treat at THE KIZAKI cafe
The soft serve is available at THE KIZAKI cafe, located next to the reception and shop area at THE KIZAKI CAMP & LAKE RESORT.
Sales days: Thursdays through Sundays only (soft serve served from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
MT. DESERT ISLAND ICE CREAM Soft Serve
Previously available only at MDI ICE CREAM's Azumino store, this soft serve made with pasteurized milk from Omachi's Matsuda Dairy has now arrived at Lake Kizaki.
Rich yet light on the finish, it lets the milk's depth and gentle sweetness shine through.
Price: Waffle cone ¥600 (tax included), cup ¥550 (tax included)
MT. DESERT ISLAND ICE CREAM Ice Cream Cups (3 Flavors)
- Strawberry - a refreshing flavor made with whole strawberry puree
- Callebaut Chocolate - a rich flavor made with Belgian Callebaut chocolate
- Kahlua & Cream Liqueur (Alc. 1.7%) - a decadent flavor combining Baileys Irish Cream and Kahlua
Price: ¥550 each (tax included)
About MT. DESERT ISLAND ICE CREAM
MDI ICE CREAM is a craft ice cream brand founded in 2005 by Linda Parker on Mount Desert Island, in the state of Maine, USA, an area rich in nature.
Founded on Parker's wish to "make the ice cream I really want to eat," the brand quickly built a following and became known as a standout ice cream shop, earning a spot among America's "Top 25 Ice Cream Parlors."
In 2010, former U.S. President Barack Obama and his family visited the shop while vacationing on the island, and images of the president himself enjoying a coconut-flavored ice cream drew wide media attention.
In 2019, founder Linda Parker opened the brand's first Japan store in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, a city where she once lived. The brand now operates stores in Matsumoto and Azumino, developing flavors and a production system built around ingredients from Nagano Prefecture.
The ice cream is made in the Philadelphia style, with a high milk-fat content that gives it a rich body and a clean finish. Most flavors are made without eggs, letting the taste and aroma of the ingredients themselves stand out. The brand also avoids artificial colorings and other additives, reflecting its commitment to using genuine ingredients.
*Most flavors are made without eggs as a rule, though a few products are exceptions.
*Cookies, crumbles, sauces, and similar components are generally handmade in-house, though some products use ready-made ingredients.
A Little Reward for Time Spent in Nature
THE KIZAKI CAMP & LAKE RESORT is an outdoor resort surrounded by the grand nature of Lake Kizaki. With a pier for jumping into the lake, lake activities, and campsites where guests can enjoy the changing seasons, it offers time away from daily life to reconnect with nature.
The resort plans to keep expanding what it offers in "play, stay, and eat," aiming to become a spot that's easy to visit not only for campers but also for local residents and tourists.
About THE KIZAKI CAMP & LAKE RESORT
Making the most of Lake Kizaki's rich natural surroundings, THE KIZAKI CAMP & LAKE RESORT is an outdoor resort built around the concept of "enjoying nature with all five senses," offering camping, lake activities, and accommodation.
Welcoming everyone from first-time campers to families and dog owners, the resort is working to share the appeal of the Lake Kizaki area in Omachi, Nagano Prefecture.
Address: 9707-1 Hiramori, Omachi, Nagano 398-0001
Closed: Tuesdays and Wednesdays (open daily from mid-July through August)
