For delicious persimmon leaf sushi, go here! Founded in 1911 【Yanagiya】│Nara Japan

A long-established persimmon leaf sushi restaurant in Gose City, Nara.

What is Kakinoha-zushi? (kakinoha=persimmon leaf)

”Kakinoha-zushi” is a local dish of Nara and Wakayama (as well as the Kaga region of Ishikawa prefecture and the Chizu region of Tottori prefecture). That’s what I mean.

The persimmon leaves used are astringent persimmon leaves that contain a lot of tannin. It seems to have a unique flavor.

How long will it last?

As mentioned above, vinegar and tannins have a preservative effect, but how long does it last?

Persimmon leaf sushi specialty stores require 3 days, including the date of manufacture.

How to save?

Basically, it should be stored at room temperature, but it is best to avoid direct sunlight, a well-ventilated place, and a place where the temperature is not too low.

So, if the conditions are met, it seems that you can take it home as a touring souvenir.

If it is midsummer and the room temperature is high, it will be a refrigerator.

If it gets hard, just microwave it a little bit to bring back the flavor, but be careful not to overdo it.

Kakinoha-zushi Yanagiya

Location

If you’re coming by train, it’s Kintetsu or JR Yoshinoguchi Station.If you’re coming by car, it’s just a little east of Route 309.

If you go around the Kii Peninsula and return to Osaka, you often pass by Route 309, so why not stop by?