Nakatanidou

About

Watch mochi being pounded at lightning speed for a warm, chewy treat.

Why go

• Mesmerizing mochi-pounding performance
• Experience traditional sweets and local culture
• Unforgettable texture and excitement of watching it being made

Must try

• Yomogi mochi with red bean paste
• Freshly pounded mochi
• Mugwort mochi
• Red bean mochi
• Grass mochi

Pro tips

• Go earlier in the day to avoid crowds
• Check the window outside for demonstration times
• Get off at Kintetsu Nara station for quicker access
• Arrive early to see the preparation show
• Head there first to get the next mochi pounding timing

Good to know

• Closed on Tuesdays
• Cash only
• Expect long queues

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Rating

4.3 / 5 (5803 reviews)

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