Nara's "Okuta" is famous for its mitarashi dango! But the tsubaki mochi is also delicious! A recommended shop for buying Japanese sweets

They are famous for their mitarashi dango. These are rice dumplings made in Nara and grilled over charcoal with soy sauce from a Nara soy sauce maker. They come in sweet and spicy varieties. Shop: Dento Okashidokoro Okuta Address: 32 Nakanoin-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture Access: 20 minutes on foot from JR Nara Station, 11 minutes on foot from Kintetsu Nara Station Opening hours: 11:00-17:00 Closed: Tuesdays (may be closed temporarily) Budget ・Mitarashi dango 110 yen ・Ohagi 170 yen ・Tsubakimochi 220 yen The Tsubakimochi in the first photo was incredibly delicious. This is a recommended shop for those looking for Japanese sweets to eat while walking around Nara as a souvenir. #Domestic travel #Nara #Nara trip #Japanese sweets #Nara gourmet #Gourmet #Gourmet food #Mitarashi dango #Okuta