Naruto Kintoki Sweet Potato: Tokushima's Sweet and Fluffy Brand Sweet Potato

Naruto Kintoki: A Brand Sweet Potato Chosen for Sweetness and Texture

"Naruto Kintoki" cultivated in sandy soil around Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, is a brand sweet potato characterized by stronger sweetness and fine, fluffy texture compared to general sweet potatoes. It is a popular agricultural product also handled by premium supermarkets and department stores nationwide.

Special Flavor Born from Sandy Soil Farming

The sandy soil (sand dunes) around Naruto has good drainage and large temperature differences between day and night, nurturing sweet potatoes that store abundant starch and sweetness. The soil is also suitable for organic farming, with cultivation using reduced pesticides.

Season and How to Eat

Harvest season is September–November. Can be enjoyed in various forms including baked sweet potato, tempura, sweet potato confection, candied sweet potato, and karinto-style imo-kenpi. Especially "baked sweet potato" allows enjoyment of both "sticky type" and "fluffy type" as heating further increases sugar content.

Naruto Kintoki Sweets

Sweets using Naruto Kintoki are standard Tokushima souvenirs. Diverse processed products including Naruto Kintoki karinto-style imo-kenpi, pudding, and tarts are sold, purchasable at souvenir shops at JR Tokushima Station and the airport.

Access

Seasonal Naruto Kintoki can be purchased at roadside stations and direct sales locations in Naruto City. Agricultural experiences may be possible during the harvest period (September–November).