Luxurious Japanese chestnuts! Seasonal Chestnut Zenzai and Chestnut Yokan from Kyoto Eirakuya

2025.11.16 10:00

株式会社永楽屋

Eirakuya Corporation (Headquarters: Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture; Representative Director: Yoshihiro Saida; hereafter "Eirakuya"), operator of Eirakuya, a Kyoto confectionery and Kyoto tsukudani (food boiled down in soy sauce), will start selling "Chestnut Zenzai" on November 17 (Monday).

The "Chestnut Zenzai" will be on sale from November 17 (Mon.). Autumn Zenzai by Kyoto Eirakuya

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Chestnut Zenzai 1

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Chestnut Zenzai 2

Japanese chestnuts are carefully cooked to bring out the flavor of the ingredients themselves, and the resulting zenzai has a gentle sweetness and a soft texture. When you put it in your mouth, the original flavor of chestnuts spreads softly, reminding you of the coming of autumn.

The chestnuts are complemented by Eirakuya's unique smooth white bean paste and chestnut paste. The moderate sweetness harmonizes the natural aroma of Japanese chestnuts in an elegant way.

In addition, the handmade shiratama (white bean curd), which is made by craftsmen one by one, is soft and chewy, and its elasticity and soft texture are appealing. You will enjoy the gentle yet deep flavor that colors the autumn in Kyoto.

Eirakuya is pleased to offer this year's limited-edition chestnut zenzai again, with the hope that you will stop for a moment in your busy daily life and taste it while feeling the atmosphere of Kyoto.

Product Introduction

Product name: Chestnut Zenzai

Sales period: November 17 to the end of February

Price ： 2,000 yen (tax included)

Chestnut Yokan to enjoy the beautiful shape and color of chestnuts

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Chestnut Yokan Yokan side

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Chestnut Yokan

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Chestnut Yokan Work Scene

Chestnut yokan is made from red beans produced in Tokachi, Hokkaido, and half-shelled chestnuts.

The top part of the yokan is hardened with glossy agar to preserve the color and appearance of the chestnuts.

The aroma of azuki beans and the presence of chestnuts can be fully appreciated. It is a very popular seasonal gift.

Product Introduction

Product name: Chestnut Yokan

Sales period: September 11 - May 10

Price ： 980 yen (tax included)

Company Profile

Eirakuya

Eirakuya was established in 1946. We deal in both sweet (Kyoto sweets) and savory (Kyoto tsukudani).

Although seemingly a relative combination, both are food colorings that go well with "tea and rice," which are indispensable for Japanese people.

Each has its own signature products, such as "Kohaku," an agar confectionery that is particular about its beauty, and "Hitotokuchi Shiitake," a tsukudani made from domestically grown log shiitake mushrooms.

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