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Nakatanidou

Rating82SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Founded in 1992, this venerable mochi shop has stood on Nara's Sanjo-dori for over 32 years.
1992年創業、奈良三条通で32年以上続く草餅の老舗。
Their yomogi mochi is priced at just 200 yen — a genuinely fair price, not inflated for tourists.
よもぎ餅1個200円という、観光地価格とは無縁の本来の和菓子屋としての誠実な値段を今も守り続ける。
The thunderous high-speed mochi-pounding performance by skilled craftsmen draws crowds, while the practice of selling only until stock runs out keeps every piece fresh and treasured.
鍛え上げられた職人の高速餅つきパフォーマンスは圧巻で、売り切れ次第終了という潔さも人々を引きつけてやまない。
Recognized on the Tabelog wagashi 100 Meiten list in 2023, it is beloved equally by locals and visitors as one of Nara's defining culinary landmarks.
食べログ和菓子百名店2023にも選出され、地元民も観光客も等しく愛する奈良を代表する一軒だ。
Popular Dishes
Yomogi Mochi (mugwort rice cake, 200 yen each)
よもぎ餅（1個200円）
high-speed mochi pounding show
高速餅つきパフォーマンス
What kind of place?
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A veteran yomogi mochi specialist on Sanjo-dori, 3 minutes from Kintetsu Nara Station. Founded in 1992. The shop's lightning-fast mochi pounding by skilled craftsmen has become a Nara landmark featured on many TV programs. Made with Saga Prefecture mochi rice, Hokkaido Tokachi azuki beans, and Uwajima mugwort shoots. The freshly-pounded softness and mugwort fragrance are irresistible. Selected for Tabelog Japanese Sweets West 100 in 2023.

Visitors say: 'The experience of eating freshly-pounded mochi right in front of you is amazing,' '200 yen for this quality is honest pricing,' 'Both tourists and locals keep coming back for the authentic taste.' Lines look long but move quickly. A staple of Nara since 1992.

Business Hours
Mon10:00-19:00
TueClosed
Wed – Sun10:00-19:00
Regular Holiday：Tuesday（売り切れ次第終了）
Phone0742-23-0141Call
Access
Small restaurant; arrive early to avoid waiting. Takeout available
29 Hashimotocho, Nara City, Nara
English Menu：AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Nakatanidou

Rating82SCORE
Popular Dishes
Yomogi Mochi (mugwort rice cake, 200 yen each)
よもぎ餅（1個200円）
high-speed mochi pounding show
高速餅つきパフォーマンス
Business Hours
Mon10:00-19:00
TueClosed
Wed – Sun10:00-19:00
Regular Holiday：Tuesday（売り切れ次第終了）
Access
Small restaurant; arrive early to avoid waiting. Takeout available
29 Hashimotocho, Nara City, Nara
Phone0742-23-0141
English Menu：AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Open in Google MapsView on TabelogOfficial Website
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Founded in 1992, this venerable mochi shop has stood on Nara's Sanjo-dori for over 32 years.
1992年創業、奈良三条通で32年以上続く草餅の老舗。
Their yomogi mochi is priced at just 200 yen — a genuinely fair price, not inflated for tourists.
よもぎ餅1個200円という、観光地価格とは無縁の本来の和菓子屋としての誠実な値段を今も守り続ける。
The thunderous high-speed mochi-pounding performance by skilled craftsmen draws crowds, while the practice of selling only until stock runs out keeps every piece fresh and treasured.
鍛え上げられた職人の高速餅つきパフォーマンスは圧巻で、売り切れ次第終了という潔さも人々を引きつけてやまない。
Recognized on the Tabelog wagashi 100 Meiten list in 2023, it is beloved equally by locals and visitors as one of Nara's defining culinary landmarks.
食べログ和菓子百名店2023にも選出され、地元民も観光客も等しく愛する奈良を代表する一軒だ。
82SCORE
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A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
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A veteran yomogi mochi specialist on Sanjo-dori, 3 minutes from Kintetsu Nara Station. Founded in 1992. The shop's lightning-fast mochi pounding by skilled craftsmen has become a Nara landmark featured on many TV programs. Made with Saga Prefecture mochi rice, Hokkaido Tokachi azuki beans, and Uwajima mugwort shoots. The freshly-pounded softness and mugwort fragrance are irresistible. Selected for Tabelog Japanese Sweets West 100 in 2023.

Visitors say: 'The experience of eating freshly-pounded mochi right in front of you is amazing,' '200 yen for this quality is honest pricing,' 'Both tourists and locals keep coming back for the authentic taste.' Lines look long but move quickly. A staple of Nara since 1992.

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