Peel? No, but you do want to chop off the leaves on top, and if you plan on cooking them, they're often peeled for texture reasons.

Can you eat Kaki peel?

Yes, you can eat persimmon peel. If you want you can go ahead and bite right into a ripe, juicy persimmon. Not only is it safe to do so, but you will also find it quite easy as the skin is not all that tough. ... It could be a personal preference, or because most of the tannic acid is in the peel.

Is it necessary to peel persimmon?

Fuyu persimmons are short and squat, and are shaped much like tomatoes. When they are orange, they're ripe, and can be eaten like an apple. You don't have to peel them, but I do. Just cut out the crown, peel them or not, and cut into wedges to eat.