Kintetsu Retailing has launched "Koto Nara Chocola," a new chocolate collection that showcases premium ingredients from Nara Prefecture. The bite-sized chocolates feature Nara's renowned Kotoka strawberries, Unshu mandarins from Tenri City, and Yamato Kabuse tea, all enveloped in white chocolate.
Product Details
The collection offers four varieties, each highlighting carefully selected Nara ingredients:
Kotoka Strawberry & White Chocolate
Price: ¥1,400 (tax included)
This variety features Kotoka strawberries wrapped in white chocolate. The Kotoka strawberry is known for its balanced sweetness and acidity, along with a rich fragrance. The strawberries are lovingly cultivated by producers Koshio (Koshio Farm) and Shino (M's Farm).
Unshu Mandarin & White Chocolate
Price: ¥1,300 (tax included)
Features Unshu mandarins from Matsuda Fruit Farm+, a 1,000-year-old orchard in Tenri City. The mandarins are grown on a sunny west-facing slope by producer Matsuda, wrapped in white chocolate.
Kotoka Strawberry & White Chocolate & Yamato Kabuse Tea
Price: ¥1,400 (tax included)
This combination pairs Kotoka strawberries with Yamato Kabuse tea-infused white chocolate. Yamato Kabuse tea is characterized by its refreshing aroma and warm flavor, coming from Nara Prefecture, one of Japan's premier tea-producing regions.
Unshu Mandarin & White Chocolate & Yamato Kabuse Tea
Price: ¥1,300 (tax included)
Combines Unshu mandarins grown on sunny west-facing slopes with Yamato Kabuse tea and white chocolate.
Package Designs
Ingredient Highlights
Kotoka Strawberries
A premium Nara Prefecture strawberry variety known for high sugar content, strong acidity, and a rich, fruity aroma. Lovingly cultivated by producers Koshio (Koshio Farm) and Shino (M's Farm).
Unshu Mandarins
Sourced from Matsuda Fruit Farm+ in Tenri City, a farm with approximately 1,000 years of history. The mandarins are grown on optimal west-facing slopes by producer Matsuda.
Yamato Kabuse Tea
From Nara Prefecture, one of Japan's leading tea-producing regions. This tea is characterized by its refreshing fragrance and warm, mellow taste.
Where to Purchase
Station Shops
GOTO-CHI Namba
- Address: 4-1-17 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, outside East Exit of Kintetsu Osaka-Namba Station
- Hours: Weekdays 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Weekends/Holidays 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Closed: Open daily (except temporary closures)
GOTO-CHI Nara
- Address: 29 Higashi-Mukinakamachi, Nara City, outside East Exit of Kintetsu Nara Station
- Hours: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Closed: Open daily (except temporary closures)
GOTO-CHI Kyoto
- Address: 31-1 Higashi-Shiokoji Kamadencho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, inside Kintetsu Kyoto Station ticket gates
- Hours: Weekdays 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Weekends/Holidays 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Closed: Open daily (except temporary closures)
irodori kintetsu Abenobashi
- Address: 1-1-43 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka City, outside East Exit of Kintetsu Osaka-Abenobashi Station
- Hours: 11:30 AM to 7:30 PM (lunch break 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM)
- Closed: Open daily (except temporary closures)
Gose South Parking Area "Gose no Sato" Shop
- Address: 533 Muro, Gose City, Nara Prefecture
- Hours: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Closed: Open daily (except temporary closures)
Online Shop
The products are also available at Kintetsu Retailing's online shop "Irodorimall."
Website: https://www.irodorimall-kintetsu.jp/
About irodori kintetsu
"irodori kintetsu" is a regional product brand operated by Kintetsu Retailing. The company collaborates with producers and manufacturers along the Kintetsu railway line to plan and produce unique products that showcase regional characteristics. The brand aims to discover and promote the appeal of areas along the Kintetsu line, striving to become a beloved "made in Kintetsu line area" brand among local customers and contribute to enhancing the attractiveness of the region.
The new "Koto Nara Chocola" collection is available from January 20th, 2026, making it an excellent gift option for Valentine's Day or as a special treat featuring premium Nara ingredients.
