Matsushima's Bizarre Chilled Yumminess

The other day, I took myself on a little day trip to Matsushima, the lovely touristy area that also sports one of the three best views in all of Japan. 

My goal was to relax and enjoy a short walk near the Buddhist temple, where I stumbled across this.

The shop this belongs to, located between Entsuiin temple and Zuihouden temple, offers a wide variety of ice cream in various flavors.

I usually opt for sesame since the black color is so striking but today I opted for the new one and was pleasantly surprised.

It was lovely and delicious, with the fruity raspberry pairing delightfully with its cousin, the rose. While it's a combo I don't know if I'd choose all the time, it did make for a lovely and surprisingly yummy treat.