DOSHISHA Electric Shaved Ice Machine ふわふわとろ雪
- Shaved Ice Machine
- 2.64 pounds
- KTY-18BK
- More reviewed than 59%
Genuinely produces the fine, powdery shave reviewers compare to Japanese kakigori shops, but plan around the limited included ice molds and the 100V Japanese power spec before buying.
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How it ranks among the 17 shaved ice machines we track
4.0★ across 567 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
567 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
This is a Japan-market electric shaved ice machine (model KTY-18BK) that produces the powdery fuwafuwa-style ice used for kakigori and bingsu, sold and shipped directly from Japan. It runs on Japanese AC100V power rather than standard US household voltage.
Reviewers consistently say it produces a genuinely finer, fluffier shave than pebble-style shaved ice machines, closer to what you get at a Japanese kakigori shop. The catch for US buyers is the proprietary ice mold system: only one full-size mold and four half-size molds ship in the box, and extra molds are only sold through Amazon Japan.
- AC100V power, 25W rated consumption
- Approx. 145 x 200 x 355 mm size
- 1.2 kg body weight
- Includes 1 full mold, 4 half molds, manual
Who it's for
Suited to fans of Japanese-style fluffy shaved ice (kakigori, bingsu, halo-halo) who don't mind sourcing accessories from Japan and confirming voltage compatibility. Not a good fit for anyone wanting to serve large groups without buying extra ice molds.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Multiple reviewers describe the shave as genuinely fine and powdery, closer to a Japanese kakigori shop than typical shaved ice machines, and several say the picture-heavy manual makes it usable without reading Japanese. The most common complaint is the limited included ice mold supply, since only one full mold and a few half molds ship in the box and replacements are only sold through Amazon Japan; one buyer also felt the motor was underpowered for the price.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Produces genuinely fine, powdery shaved ice
- Blade fineness adjusts without tools
- Usable without reading Japanese thanks to picture manual
- Only 1 full mold and 4 half molds included
- Extra molds only sold via Amazon Japan
- Runs on Japanese AC100V power, not US standard
- One reviewer called the motor underpowered
Specifications
| Brand | Doshisha |
|---|---|
| Model | KTY-18BK |
| Item Weight | 2.64 pounds |
| Item model number | KTY-18BK |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in shaved ice machines.
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|---|---|---|---|
| DOSHISHA Electric Shaved Ice Machine ふわふわとろ雪This product | 4.0 / 5 | 567 | 3.8 / 5 |
| ZENY Ice Shaver Machine Electric Snow Cone Maker Stainless Steel Shaved Ice Machine…Zeny | 4.6 / 5 | 5,909 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Nostalgia Retro Electric Table-Top Snow Cone MakerNostalgia | 4.3 / 5 | 955 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Reespring Snow Cone Machine Shaved Ice Machine Ice Crusher with Stainless Steel Blade…Reespring | 4.6 / 5 | 1,125 | 4.1 / 5 |
| VEVOR 110V Commercial Ice Crusher 661LBS/HVevor | 4.6 / 5 | 1,459 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Doshisha KTY-18BK
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does this shaved ice machine run on standard US power?
No, it is rated for Japanese AC100V power, so US buyers need to account for the voltage difference before using it.
How many ice molds come included?
The box includes one full-size mold and two sets of half-size molds (four total), and each puck makes about two servings.
Can I use it without reading Japanese?
Reviewers say the manual's pictures make setup and operation workable even without reading the Japanese text.