Strolling Around Nara Saikyō Station – Good Morning!

 Today, I’m sharing a walk around the Nara Saikyō Station area, focusing mainly on historical sites designated as Important Cultural Properties.

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Experience the Exquisite Chūjō Mochi and Sencha at Nara’s Long-Established Wagashi Shop, Chūjōdō Honpo!

 Nara’s Renowned Wagashi Shop, Chūjōdō Honpo

Hello! Today, I visited the long-established wagashi (Japanese confectionery) shop, Chūjōdō Honpo, located in Nara.

Store Information

• Name: Chūjōdō Honpo

• Address: 55-1 Taimamachi, Katsuragi City, Nara Prefecture

Located in Katsuragi City, Nara Prefecture, Chūjōdō Honpo is a well-known wagashi shop famous for its signature Chūjō Mochi. The shop has a nostalgic atmosphere, allowing visitors to enjoy traditional Japanese sweets while feeling the history surrounding them.

Ordered Menu

Chūjō Mochi & Sencha

• Price: 400 yen (tax included)

Chūjō Mochi, the shop’s signature product, is a delightful treat made of soft yomogi (mugwort) rice cake filled with smooth and mildly sweet koshi-an (strained red bean paste). The moment you take a bite, the refreshing aroma of yomogi spreads in your mouth, and the chewy texture is simply exquisite! The subtle sweetness of the koshi-an leaves a clean aftertaste, making it easy to eat multiple pieces.

To complement the mochi, I ordered a warm cup of sencha (Japanese green tea), which provided a perfect balance of roasted notes and a hint of bitterness. The tea enhanced the gentle sweetness of the mochi, making it a highly recommended pairing for a relaxing moment.

Final Thoughts

Chūjōdō Honpo is an ideal stop during a trip to Nara. The Chūjō Mochi, though simple in appearance, delivers a deep and refined flavor, explaining why it has been cherished by locals for so long. Enjoying it with a cup of sencha elevates the experience, making for a truly indulgent moment.

If you’re visiting Nara, be sure to stop by and try this amazing wagashi!

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This is recommended for those who are worried that they haven't been feeling well lately! !! Tenri Stamina Ramen（Updated October 20）

 Good morning

Today is ramen

Store name: Tenri Stamina Ramen Main Store

Location: 3120 Ichinomotocho, Tenri City, Nara Prefecture

Product name: Stamina Ramen (Small)

Price: 700 yen

It is often mistaken for Saika Ramen, but Chinese cabbage is soft and salty, but Tenri Ramen has a crispy texture and the soup is delicious. (I like both !!)

The dashi stock is based on tonkotsu and chicken broth, combined with soy sauce, and the ingredients are stir-fried Chinese cabbage, pork, leeks, etc.

For spicy Ayaka with garlic and punching power, Tenri brings out the flavor of vegetables such as Chinese cabbage to the front, and the garlic is also slightly modest and backfat is added, so it is finished with a mellow taste. Masu

This completes stamina charging! !! (Lol)

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なんだか最近元気が出ない～とお悩みの方にはこれがお薦め！！天理スタミナラーメン（２０年１０月更新分）

 おはようございます

本日はラーメンです

店名：天理スタミナラーメン 本店

場所：奈良県天理市櫟本町3120

品名：スタミナラーメン（小）

価格：７００円

よく彩華ラーメンと間違わられがちですが彩華ラーメンは白菜が軟やわで塩辛目ですが、天理ラーメンは白菜がシャキシャキとした食感でスープもほどよいうまみでした。（僕はどちらも好きです！！）

ダシはトンコツ・鶏ガラがベースとなり 醤油ダレを合わせ 具材は炒めた白菜・豚肉・ニラなどを使用した 辛く濃厚でコッテリとしてます

ニンニクが効いてパンチ力のあるピリ辛の彩華に対して 天スタは白菜など野菜の風味を前面に出し ニンニクも少し控えめして 更に背脂をプラスしているので アッサリしたまろやかな味で仕上がってます

これでスタミナ充電完了！！（笑）

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Nara mountain road (hiking course)

 good morning

This is a record of when I went to the mountainside hiking course in Nanara.

The place where Buddhism was introduced for the first time in Japan! ! Apparently.

Omiwa Shrine

Ishigami Shrine

Chickens are free-range.

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Authentic Miwa somen shop! ! "Somen Restaurant Morimasa"

 good morning

Today I would like to introduce somen noodles.

Store name: Somenya Morimasa Address: 535 Miwa, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture Opening hours: 10:00 - 17:00 　　　　　Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays Located right next to the torii gate of Omiwa Shrine

Product name: Niumen (persimmon leaf sushi set) Price: 1,450 yen

The soup stock is delicious with a simple composition of shimeji mushrooms, tempura, and mitsuba. The mackerel sushi was also mildly seasoned and easy to eat. Product name: Kamaage thick somen (persimmon leaf sushi set) Price: 1,550 yen

The other noodles were thick and delicious.

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Will you be reborn? The last heroic figure! ! Nara Prison (Updated October 2019)

 Hello

Today is the former Nara Juvenile Prison. (Updated on 2018/12/15) Location: 18 Hannyaji-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture

I entered Nara Prison! ! (joke)

This facility is currently not in use and will be renovated into a hotel (prison style) in the future! !

Inside the facility, most of the prisoners had solitary confinement cells, each with its own toilet.

Each building in the facility was set up on its own radiation line, making it possible to see any abnormalities in each building at a glance from the center.

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