★スマイル★
Sapporo, Nishi-ku Miyanosawa. A public bath located in the back of a furniture store just off the side street of Tsuifun Street. There is a large sign at the entrance that says, "Yuya Salmon Soft Serve Ice Cream is a recipe directly from a French chef! Soft serve ice cream is also available separately, so feel free to try it." The entrance sign features an illustration of a salmon swimming in the water, which is quite amusing. Inside, there is a display of fishing rods and lures in a glass case, indicating that the owner of this place must enjoy trout fishing. The bath is not very large, giving off a vibe of a "local public bath," but the slightly hot temperature is quite pleasant. The entrance fee for the bath is 420 yen for adults (bring your own body soap, shampoo, and towel). After bathing, there is a small raised area for resting and waiting, where you can enjoy soft serve ice cream. They also offer light meals such as udon, curry, ramen, spaghetti, and yakisoba. The yakisoba is only 300 yen, which is quite affordable. I ordered a mini-sized soft serve ice cream and strawberry topping to share. The "mini soft serve" in a cup is a half size, but it is quite generous. The white soft serve is firm and not too runny, with a smooth and creamy texture. It melts in your mouth, providing a refreshing sensation after the bath. The "strawberry topping soft serve" is topped with a generous amount of strawberry sauce, which was delicious but a bit too sweet for my liking. Overall, the soft serve was quite tasty and enjoyable. I might visit this place again for a light meal and bath set, with soft serve ice cream as a treat afterwards. The option of "just a little bit of beer for 130 yen" also sounds appealing. The salmon fried rice also caught my attention. I would definitely recommend stopping by for just the soft serve ice cream or a full experience of a meal, bath, and soft serve treat after.笑