Kyo Tanba

Walking through Nishiki Market, the aroma of roasting chestnuts and the lively sight of them being prepared at the storefront easily catch the eye. The signature roasted chestnuts at Kyo Tanba are plump and generous in size, brimming with natural sweetness. Slits cut into the hard outer shells allow them to roast up hot and fluffy, making them effortless to peel by hand.

Alongside the chestnuts, black soybean tea is another popular draw. Served warm for sampling at the counter, the tea carries the fragrant roasted notes and deep richness distinctive of toasted black soybeans, offering a soothing pause while browsing the market. Sizable bags of loose tea and teabags designed for convenient brewing at home are also available, often chosen as gifts to take home.

Rather than simply taking the roasted chestnuts to go, customers can also enjoy them upstairs in the seating space on the 2 floor. After checking in with the staff, guests head up to the 2 floor, where tables are set out alongside self-service black soybean tea and bins for chestnut shells, providing a welcome breather from the crowded market thoroughfare. Business hours run from 9:30 to 18:30, and payments are accepted by credit card and debit card.