Kakisuga: Persimmon and Yuzu Confection near Sarusawa Pond
A small maker's shop for Kakisuga, a thinly sliced confection of dried persimmon wrapped around candied yuzu peel.
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Kakisuga is a compact way to taste two flavours associated with Nara: the gentle sweetness of dried persimmon and the clean citrus aroma of yuzu. The maker rolls candied yuzu peel inside dried persimmon, then firms the confection into a slender cylinder to slice at home. Its name combines kaki (persimmon) with shuga, a word associated with celebrating longevity. The company says it began as a hassun course item served at a restaurant; today it is presented as a tea sweet and also paired with wine or spirits. The small main shop is in Takabatake, a short walk east of Sarusawa Pond and Kofukuji. It is a focused confectionery visit rather than a café, and the main shop carries gift formats not necessarily stocked at other resellers.
Taste the pairing of dried persimmon and yuzu
The maker describes the confection as candied yuzu peel at the centre, tightly wrapped in dried persimmon. Its ingredient list is short: dried persimmon, yuzu peel and sugar. The fruit provides a concentrated natural sweetness, while the citrus brings fragrance and a gentle tart note. The long shape is sold whole, rather than as a ready-made assortment of small bites; thin slicing is part of serving it.
Slice it thinly at home
Kakisuga recommends slices about 3–5 mm thick to balance the persimmon and yuzu flavours. For neat slices, the maker recommends freezing the cylinder first; the cut pieces quickly reach a comfortable serving temperature. Current operator instructions say to refrigerate or freeze after receipt. The single roll is about 250 g and approximately 17 cm long. The operator lists a 60-day chilled or 180-day frozen best-before period for the shipped product; confirm the label and storage instructions on the item you buy, as production and shipment dates matter.
Understand the maker's origin story
The maker says the name joins 'kaki', meaning persimmon, with 'shuga', a celebratory word associated with longevity. JR Central's Nara feature recounts that the sweet began as one of the hassun dishes served at a restaurant, before becoming a stand-alone local confection. The creator's account, rather than an independently dated archival record, is the source for this origin story. Today it is sold for tea and as a savoury-sweet accompaniment to wine, whisky or brandy; that pairing is the maker's own recommendation.
Visit the main shop near Sarusawa Pond
The shop is at 1119 Takabatakecho, east of Sarusawa Pond and within walking distance of Kofukuji. Visit Nara estimates seven minutes on foot from Kintetsu Nara Station; the exact route and time depend on the exit and walking pace. The shop lists 09:00–17:00, with Tuesday closures that vary: the operator says active Tuesdays are announced in its notices, and the JR Central feature gives the same caveat. Check the operator's latest notice or phone 0742-20-1717 before a Tuesday visit. The operator's current online catalogue lists a one-roll pack at ¥1,500; main-shop gift boxes and availability can change.
What to look for
Dried persimmon wrapped around candied yuzu peel
The maker recommends 3–5 mm slices and chilling or freezing for neat cutting
Main shop near Sarusawa Pond; Tuesday schedule is irregular
Photo notes
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Sources & editorial status
Original MyNara draft based on the linked sources. Sources reviewed 19 October 2026. Opening arrangements, prices and offers may change; use the operator's current information before travelling.
- Kakisuga — current access, opening hours, irregular Tuesday notice and contact
- Kakisuga — product ingredients, price, storage and shelf life
- Kakisuga — product name, origin explanation and slicing guidance
- JR Central — confection background, slice size, current shop schedule and address
- Visit Nara S01121 — independent venue identity and station access