Pineki’s peanut soft-serve ice cream is a popular treat made with rich, flavorful peanuts from Chiba Prefecture. Chiba is Japan’s leading peanut-producing region, accounting for around 70% of the country’s peanut production.
Kimura Peanuts is distinctive for handling the entire process from growing and processing peanuts to selling the finished products. This integrated approach allows the company to carefully manage the quality and flavor of its peanuts.
The signature peanut soft-serve is made with a carefully prepared peanut paste produced in-house. The paste gives the soft-serve a deep, creamy peanut flavor that is much richer than ordinary vanilla-style ice cream.
Its smooth texture and pronounced roasted-peanut aroma make it a memorable dessert for anyone who enjoys nuts and sweets. It is also an easy way for visitors to experience one of Chiba’s best-known agricultural specialties.
Kimura Peanuts also operates a shop at Roadside Station Shonan in Kashiwa City. The store, known as the Kimura Peanuts Roadside Station Shonan branch, offers the popular peanut soft-serve ice cream along with other peanut products.
After exploring the surrounding area, stopping for a cone or cup of peanut soft-serve is a delicious way to enjoy the distinctive flavor of Chiba’s locally grown peanuts.
Pineki peanut soft-serve ice cream combines the rich flavor of locally grown Chiba peanuts with a smooth and refreshing soft-serve texture. For travelers looking to discover regional sweets beyond the usual Japanese desserts, it offers a uniquely Chiba-style taste experience.