With the onset of winter it’s chestnut season. Best way to consume these is with a Mont Blanc in yanaka ginza

The store is Waguriya and it is the only place you should eat them. In the centre is meringue (not sweet) and over the top is creamy chestnuts. The second chestnut dessert is freshly made upon ordering and is warm when provided… guaranteed not to last long.

Don’t read the reviews online about the shop – negative ones are from tourists expecting over sweet desserts who have no appreciation for this timeless classic.

You will likely need to queue to get in.. but it was worth the 30 minutes we waited.