Located in Yoshino-cho, Nara Prefecture, Hirasou Yoshino Honten is a popular persimmon leaf sushi restaurant with over 150 years of history. By wrapping the sushi in persimmon leaves, the sterilization effect and flavor are enhanced, creating a unique taste. You can enjoy various ingredients such as mackerel, salmon, and conger eel. In addition, sweetfish sushi, a blessing from the clear Yoshino River, is also a specialty. Sweetfish sushi is beautiful to look at, and you can experience the taste unique to Yoshino.

In addition to the sales corner, the store also has a restaurant where you can taste freshly made persimmon leaf sushi and sweetfish sushi on the spot. Seasonal menus and sweets made with Yoshino kuzu are also offered, so it is recommended to take a relaxing break between sightseeing in Yoshino. You can also take them home as souvenirs, making them perfect as mementos of your trip or as gifts for loved ones.

It is a popular souvenir that is a staple of Yoshino and Nara.

They can also be purchased at stations and department stores in Nara, Kyoto, Osaka, and other areas.