Traveling to the eastern part of Japan, I was delayed in Shinagawa, which was tough. Finally heading back from east to west, I felt energized as a Kansai person. I bought a long-awaited bento box and decided to treat myself to some snacks. Although not a Tokyo souvenir, I spotted chestnuts! It's still hot, but it seems like chestnut season is approaching. I bought chestnut sweets - chestnut kinton, a perfect size with three pieces. I planned to eat it on the Shinkansen, but ended up falling asleep due to exhaustion and ate it after returning home. Chestnuts - the taste of elegance with a subtle sweetness. And then there's chestnut fukkashi, which also looked delicious, so I bought it. Inside is the double delight of chestnut kinton. Maybe I'm starting to feel a bit better. Even when tired and worn out, I'm still a foodie at heart!

When it comes to traditional Japanese sweets made with simple ingredients, there's yokan. I don't particularly enjoy it, but I sometimes eat it as a carb supplement for my workouts. However, I prefer something delicious. So, I decided to try chestnut yokan. It's not too sweet, and the chestnut flavor really comes through since chestnut is the main ingredient. It still has that smooth yokan texture, so you still get the yokan experience. This could even be enjoyed by people who don't like yokan much. I enjoyed it. Thank you for the meal.

I went to GINZA SIX to buy a souvenir for work, and there were various stylish shops where you can find souvenirs more fashionable than any other department store food floor. I tried the Kaki Fukuguri from Yoshidaira, a confectionery shop in Gifu. It is a traditional Japanese sweet with dried persimmon filled with chestnut paste. The taste is mostly dried persimmon with a subtle hint of chestnut flavor in the aftertaste. It's a delicious treat!

A traditional Japanese confectionery shop on the 2nd basement floor of Ginza Six. They offer a unique confectionery combining chestnuts and persimmons, called "Kurifukugaki," which sounds like it brings good luck. It's a simple yet luxurious treat with chestnut paste inside dried persimmons from Ichida, Nagano Prefecture, perfect for enjoying with tea. The sticky sweetness of the dried persimmons and the fluffy sweetness of the chestnuts create a delightful harmony. At around 500 yen, it's a bit pricey but would surely be appreciated as a gift.

Located on the B2 floor of Ginza SIX, about a 5-minute walk from Higashi-Ginza Station, I visited this shop on a holiday around 8 p.m. The shop is open until 8:30 p.m., which is convenient for those looking to visit later in the day. I purchased chestnut dorayaki, chestnut daifuku, and a wagashi made with a whole persimmon. The total cost was around 1,000 yen for the three items, which felt slightly expensive considering their size. Upon tasting, I found that the chestnut and persimmon flavors were the highlights. The dorayaki had a moist skin and a subtly sweet bean paste with finely chopped chestnuts mixed in, leaving a lasting impression of the chestnut flavor. The chestnut daifuku had a similar composition with a small amount of bean paste and a generous amount of chestnut. The persimmon wagashi, while sweet, preserved the natural sweetness and flavor of the persimmon, creating a unique and enjoyable treat. Overall, I was impressed by how well the shop showcased the flavors of chestnut and persimmon in their products.

Sometimes there are people with incredibly excellent taste in choosing sweets, and the person who gave me this is one of them. Chibi Kurumi Chocolat. Isn't this shape amazing!? A sweet pastry with a firm dough wrapped around chestnut paste, like a manju. It's incredibly delicious and cute. It would go well with coffee, of course, and also with hojicha. The packaging design is also lovely. It was definitely worth buying just for the packaging. Ena Kuri Koubou Ryouheidou 080-4186-7589 Tokyo, Chuo-ku, Ginza 6-10-1 GINZA SIX B2F.

What's different is that there are two types of chestnut-fortune persimmons, one with slightly larger ones. The size is not the only difference. One of the persimmons is apparently a dried persimmon. It's decided as a souvenir. Despite being quite expensive overall, they charge for paper bags. I got hojicha pudding for myself. The square dish leaves some pudding in the corners.

After returning from GINZA SIX, I saw this shop and decided to stop by. It's known for chestnuts, and they offer a wide variety of options, including some exclusive to Ginza. I purchased the "Large Chestnut Persimmon" for ¥500 and the discounted "Mini Chestnut" for ¥130. Although they can last for a while, I enjoyed them on the same day. The "Large Chestnut Persimmon" had chestnut paste inside dried persimmon, with actual chestnut pieces. However, the persimmon flavor was more dominant. The "Mini Chestnut" was like a chestnut-filled castella cake shaped like a manju. It was light and easy to eat. The shop also gave me a cute strap with their logo (not for sale), which was made by the staff.

I received a souvenir from a chestnut confectionery specialty store in Gifu Prefecture, known for their chestnut sweets such as chestnut paste and chestnut persimmon. In Tokyo, they have a store in GINZA SIX. The fluffy and moist hand-baked dough with plenty of chestnuts in the sweet bean paste is delicious. The fluffy dough is light and easy to eat. The sweetness of the bean paste is just right, not too overwhelming. The imprint of "Thank you" and "Smiley face" adds a nice touch. It would be a good gift. I will try the mini chestnuts next time because they look delicious.

Thank you for the delicious chestnut and persimmon treat♪ This shop is located in Ginza SIX B2F, directly connected to Ginza Station. I visited around 2 pm on a weekday. I chose the chestnut and persimmon treat as a gift for a customer, which seems to bring good luck. It is a snack with dried persimmons and chestnut paste. I also took a slightly larger chestnut and persimmon treat for myself to try. It was delicious.

The other day in Ginza. I was wandering around Ginza SIX when I came across some chestnuts. I couldn't help but buy them. I remembered trying various chestnut sweets last year, but these chestnuts didn't quite surpass my memory of them. They were too smooth, lacking the true chestnut flavor. They were too moist. I also tried a snack with chestnut paste inside dried persimmons. I had seen this before but never had the chance to try it. I wonder which shop originated this unique snack? It seemed odd to me, but maybe it's a common treat in chestnut-producing regions? The sticky sweetness of the dried persimmons didn't pair well with the chestnut paste. The persimmons were strong enough on their own. Despite being a chestnut specialty shop, the chestnuts felt unnecessary in this snack. Dried persimmons are delicious, aren't they? It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of food. The price was somewhat high, but that's expected for chestnut products. Total payment: 1231 yen.

After the departure of a Kyoto shop in the department store basement at Ginza 6-chome, a shop from Gifu opened up, offering chestnut sweets. Normally, people would choose chestnut yokan, but the most popular item in the first week of opening was "Chestnut Persimmon" for 421 yen including tax, and the catchy-named "Chibi Chestnut" for 178 yen. As part of the grand opening promotion, they were giving out chestnut yokan as a bonus. I paid with cashless payment, received a free paper bag, took it home, and enjoyed it as dessert the next day. "Chestnut Persimmon" is a sweet made by combining dried persimmons from Ichida in Nagano Prefecture and chestnut yokan from a inn in Ena on the Nakasendo highway. The small chestnut yokan is wrapped in dried persimmon, and you might not notice the chestnut yokan at first, but you can enjoy the sweetness of the dried persimmon. "Chibi Chestnut" is a safe sweet with a shelf life of 30 days, made of soft castella cake with chestnuts in white bean paste. It's surprising that the manufacturing plant is located in Aichi Prefecture.

A traditional Japanese confectionery shop located in Ginza SIX. Their specialty is chestnut sweets. Today, I selected the Chibi Kuri, a baked confectionery with chestnut in castella dough and white bean paste. The texture is soft and moist, and it tastes delicious. Noteworthy is the cost, priced at only 129 yen per piece, which is very reasonable. Thank you for the meal!

I thought this was a shop just for baked goods, but they also have a Mont Blanc pudding-like dessert. It's made with sweet potato and chestnut. It feels a bit strange to have chestnut during this season, but the color is natural and not too bright, making it look delicious. I bought one to taste it. The flavor is just as I expected, not too sweet, which is good. The shape also seems like it won't fall apart, so it could be a nice little gift if you're nearby.

Elegant sweetness. The combination of chestnut and persimmon was very delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Limited Time Offer: Chestnut sweet bean paste steamed bun.

I visited a temporary store on the 1st floor of Nagoya Takashimaya North Block after dinner. Luckily, it was not crowded. I bought 3 chestnut sweet potato dorayaki for 875 yen. It was just the right sweetness, cold, and very delicious. I want to eat it again. It was convenient to use PayPay for payment.

I found this at Takashimaya's "Famous Sweets Selection." It was called "Potadora," so for a moment, I thought it might contain potatoes, but it turned out to be "Sweet Potato." When I tried to cut it in half, the filling was surprisingly sticky and chewy. This texture is a unique feature compared to other fillings. The ingredients include chicken eggs, butter, margarine, fresh cream, whipped cream, and even honey and mirin, creating a variety of sweetness. However, the sweetness was surprisingly mild.