“Under the Spreading Chestnut Tree” is a song originally sang in English but today it is among the most familiar children’s songs in Japan. Even grown-ups can sing and dance to it!
No wonder because chestnuts（栗; kuri）are the most common nuts in Japan—as is available in hundreds of dishes like chestnut rice, chestnut sweet rice cake, chestnut compote, chestnut curry, steamed and boiled—you name it!
No wonder because chestnuts（栗; kuri）are the most common nuts in Japan—as is available in hundreds of dishes like chestnut rice, chestnut sweet rice cake, chestnut compote, chestnut curry, steamed and boiled—you name it!
Photo Courtesy of Semboku City
Saimyoji Area (西明寺) is particularly known for the cultivation of the largest chestnut species in Japan-- Saimyoji-guri （西明寺栗）averages about 4 cm that doubles in size compare to the other Japanese chestnuts!
Now the chestnut harvest being at its peak, farmers are welcoming the people to enjoy this fruitful season! Chestnut picking is not as common as fruit-picking experiences, so here is your chance!
Now the chestnut harvest being at its peak, farmers are welcoming the people to enjoy this fruitful season! Chestnut picking is not as common as fruit-picking experiences, so here is your chance!
Saimyoji-guri (left) is about the fist of a baby!
Pick your own under the saimyoji chestnut tree.
Watch out for your head..
Huge and heavy ones!
Kyu-no-suke Kuri-en
Kyu-no-suke Kuri-en (久之助栗園)
TEL:0187-47-2407
Address：秋田県仙北市西木町小山田字高野６
Address：秋田県仙北市西木町小山田字高野６
Entrance Fee: 200 yen (Adult) /100 yen (Under 12)
Take-Home: 800 yen/kg
Sasaki Kuri-en (佐々木栗園)
TEL:0187-47-3046 (Reservation Required.)
Address：秋田県仙北市西木町小山田字鎌足１８６
Entrance Fee: 200 yen
Take-Home: 800 yen/kg
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