Doujou hachiya gaki (persimmon)

This astringent persimmon variety originated in the Hachiya area of Minokamo City. A country samurai offered dried persimmons to the Shogun of Kamakura Government, who said afterwards, “It was as sweet as hachi-mitsu (honey),” and gave the name of “Hachiya” to the designations of the persimmons and village. It is also called “doujou” (court noble) hachiya gaki as it was presented to and enjoyed as a delicacy by the rulers and high ranking officials of various governments and shogunates over its long history. In 2017, it was registered under Geographical Indication (GI) Law.
○ Main cultivation area
Minokamo City
○ Harvest period
November

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JA Megumino, Hachiya branch shop
Hachiya-cho, Minokamo City

Address：6-1 Hachiyacho-Kamihachiya, Minokamo City［Map］

Phone Number：0120-882-731

H　　 P：http://www.hachiyagaki.jp/

Opening Hour：9：00～17:00

Holiday：Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays

Parking Capacity：10 cars

Access

Approx. 8 minutes by car from Tokai-Kanjo Expressway "Minokamo IC"
Approx. 10 minutes by car from JR Takayama Main Line/ Taita Line "Mino-Ota Station"

Dried persimmons with the sweetness of honey, grown in the winter sunlight and breeze.

The dried persimmons of this area date back over 1,000 years and once were offered to the Shoguns of Edo Period (1603-1868). They are characterized by their deep, honey-sweetness and strong texture. Available with advance orders accepted starting December 1st. The delivery begins late December in order.

Service period：From late December to February
Please make a reservation by phone or on the website "JA Town Megumi no Marche"

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All work is done by hand until completed as dried persimmons.

Doujou hachiya gaki (persimmon)

JA Megumino, Hachiya branch shop Hachiya-cho, Minokamo City

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JA Megumino, Hachiya branch shop
Hachiya-cho, Minokamo City