Persimmons (Kaki)
These delicacies are marked by a refined sweetness that melts in your mouth. Japanese persimmons have been cultivated since ancient times and now exist in more than one thousand varieties nationwide. In Tottori, the refined Saijou persimmon is known for the absence of any astringent taste, and the prefecture’s original Hanagosyo variety is said to be the country’s sweetest. Taste the sublime history of Tottori’s kaki cultivation.
Season: Early October through early December
