京都府·特産品
Yawata Bamboo Shoots
The temple town of Iwashimizu Hachimangu is also an undiscovered specialty area for bamboo shoots. Yawata's bamboo shoots are a joy of spring, boasting some of the highest quality in Kyoto. Since ancient times, well-maintained bamboo groves have spread across the Mt. Otoyama area of Yawata City. This region, connected to Otokuni, is also a renowned bamboo shoot producer in Kyoto where Moso bamboo cultivation has taken root. Through a meticulous cultivation process—laying straw on well-drained soil and covering it with earth—soft bamboo shoots with minimal bitterness are grown. When spring arrives, rows of freshly dug morning bamboo shoots line the direct sales stands. When prepared as simmered dishes, tempura, or wakatake-ni (bamboo shoot and seaweed stew), you can fully enjoy their elegant sweetness and aroma. It is a taste of Yawata's spring that you should savor alongside your visit to Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine.
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