Dolce Ice Cream — Restaurant in Onomichi

This place is truly a cyclist’s sanctuary—nestled right along the Shimanami Kaido, it’s a popular pit stop for riders.. They even provide free lemon water and regular water to refuel weary legs.

The gelateria boasts over 30 rotating flavors, showcasing local treasures like Setoda lemon, Hassaku orange, salt & milk, sakura, and seasonal fruit sorbets. Among the must‑tries: the tangy lemon and zesty orange sorbets packed “quite the punch,” and the uniquely creamy salt & milk combo is a crowd favourite.

You can enjoy your cone or cup indoor, on the terrace, or seated overlooking the shimmering Seto Inland Sea—the view is as refreshing as the gelato.

Dolce is the perfect blend of delicious, diverse gelato, cyclist-centric amenities, and a breathtaking coastal ambiance—exactly what you need to refresh and recharge on the...

A shop along the Shimanami Kaido cycling road, this shop sells ice cream of many difference flavors either in cone or cup.

I got the lemon cup as lemon is apparently a local produce of the Ehime prefacture. It was sweet and sour at the same time, it helped to cool down a bit even though it is already around 10 - 15 degrees outside.

There is a pair of chair facing the sea outside the shop, I think taking a photo there should turn out pretty good. Kinda looks like the chair Vergil sat on in devil may cry...

The flavors Itried were ok, fig and salted milk, but the texure is great, more like a gelato! I would like to go back and try the lemon or orange one. Cute presentation but the prices are more geared towards the tourist but worth trying. Also has a nice patio with a great view. When I got there they were changing the icecreams over from the left case to the right one. I was the only customer there and instead of just quickly taking my order they realllly took their time with it while I just watched...