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Nakatanidou Mochi Pounding

Nara, Japan

About Nakatanidou Mochi Pounding

A small mochi shop on the Sanjo-dori shopping street, famous for its high-speed mochi pounding, performed several times a day with shouts and lightning-fast mallets. The fresh yomogi mochi — flavoured with mugwort, filled with red bean paste and dusted with kinako — is served warm. Crowds gather for the show, so arrive a little early.

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📍29 Hashimoto-cho, Nara, Nara 630-8217, Japan

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Why it works for solo travelers

✓ Comfortable to eat here on your own — you won't feel out of place dining solo.
✓ Budget-friendly ($).

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