{"product_id":"yuzunoka-yamabushi-yashiki-yuzu-kosho-limited-sacred-mountain-yuzu-1936-origin-50g","title":"Yuzunoka Yamabushi-Yashiki Yuzu Kosho | Limited — Sacred Mountain Yuzu, 1936 Origin, 50g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited · The Rarest Yuzu from the Mountain Monks' Grounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamabushi-Yashiki (山伏屋敷) means \"the residence of the mountain ascetic monks.\" This is the specific plot of land on Hikosan Mountain where the yamabushi — Japan's ancient mountain warrior-monks — cultivated their yuzu for centuries. The yuzu grown here is not the same as yuzu grown in the valley. The altitude, the mineral content of the soil, the centuries of cultivation by people who lived apart from ordinary life — all of it is in the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYuzunoka Honpo was founded in 1936 by a mountain inn owner who first combined yamabushi chili peppers with local yuzu. The Yamabushi-Yashiki version is the shop's most coveted product — made only when the harvest from this specific plot is sufficient. Some years, it is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hikosan Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHikosan is one of Japan's most sacred mountains — a center of Shugendo, the ancient practice that combined mountain asceticism with Buddhist and Shinto traditions. The yamabushi who trained here were not ordinary monks. They endured extreme conditions — cold, fasting, isolation — and the food they carried was chosen for both nourishment and ritual significance. The yuzu and chili peppers grown on the mountain's grounds carry that history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1958, Yuzunoka was chosen as a condiment for Japan's Antarctic Research Expedition. In 1963, it was recognized at the national agricultural awards. For over 60 years, it has been offered annually to Meiji Shrine. The Yamabushi-Yashiki version is the peak expression of this 90-year tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore aromatic than the standard version — the altitude and terroir of the mountain plot produce yuzu with a more complex, layered citrus character. The chili heat is present but measured. The finish is long and clean, with the distinctive mineral quality that mountain-grown ingredients often carry. This is yuzu kosho to eat slowly, with attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-quality fish and shellfish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sashimi, oysters, ceviche — use where the yuzu can be tasted directly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrilled meat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Steak, duck, lamb — applied at the table rather than during cooking to preserve the aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAged cheese\u003c\/strong\u003e: A small amount alongside parmesan, manchego, or goat cheese — unexpected and memorable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs a gift\u003c\/strong\u003e: Because of its limited nature and beautiful presentation, this is one of the most thoughtful Japanese food gifts available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50g (glass jar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yuzu (Fukuoka Prefecture), Mountain Chili Pepper (Fukuoka Prefecture), Salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditives\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yamabushi-Yashiki, Hikosan, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yuzunoka Honpo (柚乃香本舗), est. 1936\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e: Limited quantity — harvest-dependent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Before\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 year from production; refrigerate after opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✈️ Ships from Japan· Limited harvest · Yamabushi sacred mountain plot · The rarest Yuzunoka, Order more, pay less per item\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yuzunoka Honpo (柚乃香本舗)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48693644165355,"sku":"YUZUNOKA-YAMABUSHI-50G","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/2520\/0107\/files\/2026-06-03_205510.png?v=1780487918","url":"https:\/\/cookgood.jp\/products\/yuzunoka-yamabushi-yashiki-yuzu-kosho-limited-sacred-mountain-yuzu-1936-origin-50g","provider":"CookGood.JP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}