Kyoto’s Cultural & Scenic Trail

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Nakatanidou

By @goworthytravels

This famed mochi shop in Nara is best known for its lightning-fast mochi-pounding demonstrations and freshly prepared yomogi (mugwort) mochi filled with red bean paste.

Address: 29 Hashimotochō, Nara, 630-8217, Japan

  • Why go

    Mochi pounding demonstration

  • Known for

    Red bean filled mochi

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