Nara Food Guide: Kakinoha Sushi, Miwa Somen & Nara Pickles
Kakinoha Sushi
Nara's traditional pressed sushi โ fish on seasoned rice wrapped in persimmon leaves, which impart a subtle tannin-leaf flavour.
Miwa Somen
One of Japan's three great somen noodle styles, born in the Miwa area of Nara over 1000 years ago.
Nara-zuke Pickles
Nara's signature pickles โ vegetables preserved in sake lees. The earthy sweetness pairs beautifully with sake.
Yamato Vegetables
Nara's traditional heirloom vegetables โ Yamato-imo yam, Yamato round eggplant and Yamato-mana mustard greens.
Yoshino Kuzu Sweets
Yoshino is Japan's finest kuzu producing region. Kuzu mochi, kuzu-yu and kuzukiri noodles are refined and delicate.
Access
Nara City near Kintetsu Nara Station has many local food shops. Miwa somen is best at specialist restaurants in Sakurai City.
๐ Location & Access
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This article is compiled by the Tabitabi JAPAN editorial team from official and primary sources, including facility and shrine/temple websites, tourism information published by municipalities and tourism associations, and cultural-property records released by national and local governments. Prices, opening hours and event dates may change, so please also check the official information of each facility or local government before you visit.