Wakayama Kinokawa Kuro Ama Persimmons

紀の川柿 黒あま

Discover Kuro Ama, a premium Japanese persimmon from the Kinokawa region of Wakayama, celebrated for its remarkably rich sweetness and distinctive dark flesh.

Unlike ordinary persimmons, Kuro Ama is carefully cultivated using a traditional technique known as on-tree astringency removal. Each fruit is individually covered with a specially prepared bag while still growing on the tree, allowing it to lose its astringency naturally through the treatment and continue ripening until it develops a beautifully deep orange skin and concentrated sweetness.

Slice one open to reveal its most remarkable feature: rich, dark brown flesh with a delicate star-like pattern. This unusual colour comes from naturally occurring tannins and is a signature characteristic of Kinokawa persimmons.

Prized for its deep, brown sugar-like sweetness, satisfying texture, and rich flavour, Kuro Ama offers a truly distinctive experience compared with everyday persimmons.

Produced in limited quantities through a labour-intensive growing process, this exceptional seasonal fruit is a wonderful way to experience the craftsmanship of Japanese fruit cultivation.