京都府·特産品
Tanba Chestnut (Kameoka)
Large-grained, fluffy, and sweet—Tanba chestnuts are considered an exceptional autumn treasure among all varieties of chestnuts. They have been carefully cultivated since ancient times in the Kyoto Tanba region, including Kameoka. Their name spread across the country during the Edo period. It is said that fish merchants from Amagasaki brought them back as return cargo and sold them while calling out "Tanba kuri—" (Tanba chestnuts), a practice then spread to various regions by samurai traveling on official duties (sankin-kotai). In ancient times, they were transported to the capital as tribute and even used in place of land tax. The saying "Where the night mist rises over the Yura River, the chestnuts are delicious" has been passed down through generations. The clay-rich soil of Tanba and the significant temperature difference between day and night cultivate their elegant sweetness. From chestnut rice to candied chestnuts and Japanese sweets—they provide a luxurious flavor that colors the autumn dining table.
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