Yamatsu Shokuhin "Kurikinton", a famous confectionery of Nakatsugawa, Gifu Prefecture

Nakatsugawa in Gifu Prefecture is said to be the birthplace of "Kurikinton". It is different from the yellow chestnut kinton eaten at New Year's. It is a Japanese confectionery made of steamed chestnuts and sugar, cooked and rolled into the shape of a chestnut. The color is also the same as that of chestnuts.

One of Nakatsugawa's famous confections is Yamatsu Foods' chestnut kinton, which is made from Japanese chestnuts and sold in tightly packed packages. It is sold tightly packed in a pack.


It is very tasty! Not only as chestnut kinton, but also as a topping for ice cream or baked in the toaster, they are excellent.

Kurikinton tastes like chestnuts themselves!

Yamatsu's chestnut kinton does not contain any additives such as flavoring, preservatives, or coloring agents. In addition, they are quickly frozen at -28 degrees Celsius, so you can enjoy the "freshly made" taste.


The chestnut dumplings in the pack are cut into six equal pieces. Take one piece and wrap it in a tea towel or plastic wrap, and while squeezing, lightly press the bottom to make an indentation, and the chestnut dough is ready! Now, tea tea tea tea....






The chestnuts seem to fall apart on the tongue, but then they stick to the palate. The sweet chestnut flavor lingers in the mouth. It is so rich in ingredients that you can even taste the slight bitterness of the astringent skin. It is said that only chestnuts and sugar are used in the making of this cake.

◆ Frozen or baked

In addition to making chestnut kinton, we recommend topping it with ice cream or lightly roasting it in a toaster oven. When roasted, it becomes hot and fluffy, and you can enjoy the aroma of roasted chestnuts. Of course, you can also eat it with a spoon while it is half defrosted. It is like a chestnut sherbet.




Yamatsu's chestnut kurikinton, purchased by the author at KALDI's. The price is 999 yen (tax included). It is also available by mail order, so if you like chestnuts, give it a try!