Kyotamba Town launches culinary initiatives to promote local food brands

Kyotamba Town is implementing several initiatives to promote its local culinary products and strengthen regional tourism.

As part of the ‘Kyotamba Town Fair 2026’, the town has partnered with Hiramatsu Co., Ltd. to host a month-long event from November 1 to November 30, 2026. The fair will feature six restaurants across Tokyo and Kyoto, specifically highlighting ‘Kyotamba chestnuts’. Five restaurants in Tokyo will offer special desserts made with these chestnuts, while Restaurant Hiramatsu Kodai-ji in Kyoto will host a one-night-only gala dinner featuring selected local ingredients.

Additionally, the Kyotamba Tourism Association will hold a local gourmet lecture on October 28, 2026. Led by producer Yuko Tanaka, the session aims to teach local food producers, restaurateurs, and government officials how to develop unique regional brands that turn food into a primary travel destination.