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Yubeshi (citron sweets)

This delicacy has been enjoyed since early times in the areas covered by Seki, Ena and other cities today where citrus is produced. It is made by removing the inside of a Yuzu (citron), stuffing miso, walnut, sesame, etc. in it, steaming and drying it. It can be eaten with tea, as a sake relish or spice for cooking other dishes.
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Kaminoho yuzu Inc.
Kaminoho, Seki City

Address：15060 Kaminoho, Seki City［Map］
Phone Number：0575-47-2256
H　　 P：http://kaminohoyuzu.co.jp
Opening Hour：8:00～17:00
Holiday：Saturdays,Sundays and national holidays
Parking Capacity：10 cars
Access From Tokai-Kanjo Expressway "Tomika-Seki IC", take Prefectural Route 58 or 63,
and the shop located next to Kaminoho Branch Office, Seki City East Commerce and Industry Association
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A unique dish prepared over long time with organic citron and home-made miso paste
The Kaminoho Area of Seki City is called "Yuzu no sato" as the citron field boasting the highest yield of citron in the prefecture. This product is made by putting local miso paste and walnut inside a citron, wrapping it with Japanese paper and leaving it over a long time in a well-ventilated location while checking the ambient temperature. This delicacy made with time, effort and care is a fine relish for enjoying sake.
Service period：All year round
Please call us to confirm.
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＜Messages from the Staff＞ We focus on sales initiatives to popularize Yuzu of Kaminoho among more and more people.
shop_gallery The wide variety of our Yuzu products are available also online.
shop_gallery Yubeshi may be enjoyed the best by thinly slicing it.
shop_gallery Yuzu grown with full of love with the goal of safety, security and healthy.
shop_gallery We grow, produce and market Yuzu products.

Harmony Shop
Kasagi-cho, Ena City

Address：33-1 Kasagicho-Himeguri, Ena City［Map］
Phone Number：090-5635-4707（Ichikawa）or 0573-27-3110（Kasagi Communty Center )
H　　 P：http://www.kankou-ena.jp/shopping/tokusan/harmonyshop/
Opening Hour：8:00～12:00
Holiday：Open only on Saturdays (closed from December 1 to March 31)
Parking Capacity：20 cars
Access Approx. 15 minutes by car from Chuo Expressway "Ena IC"
From JR Chuo Main Line/ Akechi Railway "Ena Station", take a city bus and get off at "Kasagi Communty Center mae' bus stop
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Enjoy the local specialty yubeshi (citron dumpling) which originated in the Genpei Period (around 1200)
"Harmony Shop" offers traditional "Yubeshi" made from local citron produced in Kasagi-cho, Ena City. It is made by removing the inside of a citron, stuffing miso, sugar, wheat flour, walnut, sesame, etc., steaming it and then leaving it to dry slightly. It is a traditional food item from old times in Kasagi, enjoyed as a snack, side dish or sake relish.
Service period：All year round
Please call us to confirm.
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＜Messages from the Staff＞ Remember to visit "Kasagi " of the Yuzu Region. We are waiting for you.
shop_gallery The top part of the yuzu is cut open and the inside is removed.
shop_gallery Stuff miso, walnuts, sesame seeds, etc., put on a cap and steam, and dry for 1-6 months.
shop_gallery It can be enjoyed with cheese or fish cake, or deep-fried as tempura, or chopped in pieces to be used as spice.
shop_gallery We enjoy spending time and chatting with our customers like neighbors.

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