Located in Toyotomi-cho, Teshio-gun, Hokkaido, the shop "Koubou L'etier" uses fresh milk from their own ranch to make handmade gelato and cheese without any additives. The family, who moved from Hyogo Prefecture, opened the ranch and, after 10 successful years, decided to open the shop in 2000 with the support of local investors, wanting people to taste their ranch's special milk through their cheeses and gelato. The name "L'etier" means "milk shop" in French. I came across this shop while searching for popular sweets in the area around Wakkanai during my visit. It is about a 40-minute drive from Wakkanai, but I had some extra time that day, so I decided to check it out. The shop is located in the middle of the mountains with no other shops nearby, and I had to double-check my GPS to make sure I was going in the right direction. It has a hidden gem feel to it. I visited the shop on a holiday Monday around 1:30 PM, and there were a few cars parked outside, indicating a decent amount of customers. Although the cafe menu had already ended by then, I was there for the gelato, so I bought some to enjoy in my car. They had a relatively small selection of gelato flavors, and I opted for the Triple (Milk, Pumpkin, Haskap) for 480 yen (tax included) in a cup. Looking back at the menu photos now, I realize that the Triple is supposed to be served in a cone, but I was given a cup without noticing. The Milk flavor had a unique yellowish color, reminiscent of custard, with a rich and flavorful taste that was absolutely delicious. The Haskap had a mild acidity and a mellow fruity taste. The Pumpkin was rich and had a rustic sweetness of pumpkin, which was also incredibly tasty. Among the three flavors I tried, I liked Milk the most, followed by Pumpkin and Haskap. The gelato exceeded my expectations and was definitely worth the trip from Wakkanai to this shop alone! It was a delightful experience!

This gelato and cheese shop is not easily accessible from my home, but I have visited twice this month. I wonder when I'll go next. So, I'll enjoy it while I can. I brought home pizza and cheese last time, and since the last pizza was cheese, I tried a homemade sausage pizza this time. They source their ingredients from their own ranch, which is a plus. The cheese is soft and easy to eat. The pepper and sausage are a nice touch. It's great that there's plenty of toppings. For gelato, I chose chocolate mint and chocolate. They also have pumpkin and mugwort flavors. I went with the refreshing natural chocolate mint again, but the mugwort was also good. It's comforting to know that everything is made with safe ingredients and it tastes delicious.

Workshop Lutie First Visit In a forest, there is a hidden gem that you might overlook at first glance. When you arrive, you'll see cute animals like golden retrievers, goats, pigs, and horses. I couldn't resist playing with them before entering the shop (lol). After having fun with the animals, I finally went inside. Although there weren't many flavors of gelato, the Hokkaido mint and organic chocolate chip mint were irresistible! The strawberry gelato, made with fresh strawberries, had a natural color that was not pink. It was made with milk from their own free-range cows. The cheese was also made with only raw milk and salt, resulting in a natural cheese. I took home a pizza with delicious cheese. I usually enjoy cheeses with unique flavors, but this mild and easy-to-eat cheese was delightful. I also bought mozzarella and a cheese to pair with sake, but I forgot to take photos. By the way, the pig outside is raised by feeding it whey from the cheese, making it a whey-fed pig. I'm curious about trying other flavors of gelato too!

My wife suggested going to Toyotomi Town because they have a summer cafe. We arrived at 11:10. They were serving a summer-only cafe at the ski lodge, so we had chicken curry and cheesecake there (not listed on Tabelog). After leaving the summer cafe, I asked where she wanted to go next, and she said she wanted to go to "Retier" to eat gelato. We parked the car in the parking lot and the first interesting thing we saw was a goat riding in the back of a light truck. In addition to gelato, they also sell pizza, cheese, and ice cream. I ordered chocolate gelato in a granola cone. The chocolate flavor was strong and delicious. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

It's about 30km (about 30 minutes) from Sapporo to Toyohirahoro Interchange, and it's a 3-minute drive to Letier. The pizza bread has mozzarella cheese, and the raclette bread has raclette cheese, both go well with rye bread. It was delicious.

Gelato milk flavor for 380 yen. You can choose between a cup or a cone, so I chose a cone. In Toyotomi-cho, so I went with milk flavor. It's probably delicious. It's a bit inconvenient location, but there were many customers. A Golden Retriever at the entrance. His name is Milk, but he's brown. Anyway, if it's milk flavor, I prefer soft serve over gelato.

Two middle-aged men enjoyed a snack time at 3 o'clock! They had Almond Praline & Milk Double (on the left in the photo) (^○^) A generous serving of two types of gelato on a cone for 400 yen is quite reasonable. They also purchased some mozzarella cheese. The Almond Praline had a nice flavor with milk ice cream mixed with roasted almonds! The pure milk gelato had a depth and richness of flavor, truly authentic (^○^) According to the owner, gelato during this season has a deeper flavor and tastes delicious. The mozzarella cheese was also a great deal at 250 yen. They will definitely come back to eat here again!

It's not as good as Bekochichi, but back in those days when my wife was also young... I had gained weight too (^ω^)... I don't remember how much the double was, but it was cheap. Hazel nut coffee. No additives. The flavor is strong, not like gelato, but milk ice cream with ○○ flavor, ●● flavor. Some may think the milk is too strong, but for us who love milk, it's delicious. It's a bit different, but similar to the old Riss Forest in Abashiri. Both places have delicious milk.

On April 30, 2019 (Tuesday) (Holiday), I went to a sweets shop with my partner as part of our 4th day on a trip around Hokkaido (21st shop). We left Nishin-ya in Haboro Town at 2:17 PM and continued north on Route 232. We passed through Hatoyamabetsu Village, Enbetsu Town, and Teshio Town. We arrived at Yūei Onsen in Teshio Town at 3:21 PM. The hot spring had a strong ammonia smell and the water was extremely salty and reddish-brown in color. Despite the discomfort, the view of Mirror Pond and Mt. Rishiri floating in the Sea of Japan made the bath enjoyable. We left at 4:07 PM and headed towards Horonobe Town, passing through the 45th parallel. We arrived at Kōbō Retier in Toyotomi Town at 4:37 PM and tried their delicious gelato made from additive-free milk. We left at 4:54 PM and decided to drive through Sarobetsu Moor instead of going straight to Wakkanai. After enjoying the scenic drive, we arrived at Hotel Takigawa in Wakkanai at 6:01 PM.

This is an ice cream workshop. It's a small shop, but it's known as the most delicious ice cream in Japan online. They use milk from cows raised at Sarobetsu Ranch. Eating their ice cream on a hot day will definitely make you feel like you're in the northern land, as it melts in your mouth.

I am waiting for my wife and children in the car, and guess what? A white goat is approaching (laughs). The gelato is delicious, of course.

It has a simple taste. I ordered milk and strawberry, but the taste of strawberry and milk is almost the same. If there is a next time, I would like to order raclette.

The ice cream here is delicious with a mild sweetness. I enjoyed freshly squeezed, handmade ice cream made with fresh milk in the beautiful natural surroundings!

Letier, located near Route 40, is known for their delicious cheese. This time, I went there to buy ice cream because it was so hot! The ice cream was very rich and delicious. Today, I tried the vanilla and pumpkin flavors. ❤️

Wow, it was delicious! Despite the cold, rainy day that felt like midwinter, I was drawn by the mention of cheese and decided to try the gelato, which I don't usually eat. I had a small portion but finished it all. When the ingredients are good, it really goes down smoothly. Of course, I also bought some cheese. I'll definitely come back again next time!