Deep Japan: This is a Side of Nara You Have Never Seen!

In this episode, Shizuka discovers a quiet side of Nara! With the tourism booming and touristic places becoming overcrowded, sometimes you just want to be alone and enjoy a moment of zen! Well these places in Nara give you just that!

The trip starts by a visit to a quaint little town Oji, famous for its cute mascot Yukimaru. Here you can visit a Daruma temple to learn of its meaning and even paint your own little daruma. The temple has a beautiful garden where one can enjoy freshly whisked matcha while looking at the zen garden.

Shizuka then finds a local hidden gem: Oji ramen! The owner has been making ramen for 40 years and he crafts a bowl of ramen that's truly remarkable!

Back in Nara’s old town, Shizuka wanders through its alleyways to find a stylish restaurant Kitsune, where you can try some of the most delectable sukiyaki, featuring local wagyu beef..

Enjoy the moment of peace, away from the crowds in Nara!

FEATURED FOODS
Matcha
Monaka
Oji Ramen
Sukiyaki

LOCATION
Kitsune

Daruma-ji Temple
2 Chome-1-40 Honmachi, Oji, Kitakatsuragi District, Nara 636-0012, Japan

Oji Ramen
Japan, 〒636-0002 Nara, Kitakatsuragi District, Oji, 2 Chome−6−1 まさご Building 1F

TIMELINE
0:00
0:43 Oji Town
1:54 Daruma Temple
3:51 Making of Daruma Doll
5:21 Matcha at a Zen Garden
7:14 Oji Ramen
10:06 Nara Old Town
10:56 Sukiyaki Course Dinner
15:58 Outro

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[henrymatos]

All of those meals looks SO delicious! My taste buds would be in heaven. That Koroko Daruma is definitely you Shizuka! A wonderful presentation. Thank you!

[royhi]

We were just there in Nara...feeding the deers.
What a experience.
I miss Japan already and can't wait for the next time.

[spang]

Been to Japan and have seen all the major touristy things. In the future, I really want to go "off the beaten path" as you did in this video. Thank you for sharing!

[wendallsaito]

静香様 Miss Shizuka, awesome video of Nara as always with your expert knowledge and energy! 👍❤😃❤️👍ウェンダル斉藤

[adminsupport]

Thank you for this. I've been married to my Japanese wife for 20 years with a 16 yr old son and we stop by Nara where she is from. Yes, I know that area by Nara station. It's like walking back in time. Some of the best food on the planet. Keep the travel blog going and we are fans.

[UnitedCuisines]

Watching this made me wanna learn Japanese and live in Japan: love the energy! ...and the food obviously ☺

[Celeste]

Thank you for the amazing video 🙏🏻. Shizuka-san made such a cute daruma 😊!!
Shizuka-san looks wonderful as always ❤
God bless 🙇🏻‍♀️

[calnative]

Shizuka, this looks like a wonderful relaxing and enjoyable outing with a bit of history and delicious food.

[TheBradylands]

Another super video that left me hungry. I enjoy the old Japanese locations.

[snbd]

Shizuka you did a nice job on that Daruma !!!

[deebzeal]

"Oh, that's a lot of deer poop" Oh, Shizuka! 🤣 HAHA

And what a beautiful traditional city Nara is!! ✨✨

[renzoohm]

文化的に豊かで深みのある動画、素晴らしいです！

Way more in depth than the fly by night gaijin first time tourist videos who will never return to Japan.

[Normandy]

I am so overwhelmed with your presentations and as a fan of ramen (I love the little shops) you have again enticed my taste buds. The sukiyaki looks so wonderful as well, ...thank goodness I had already eaten before viewing this. But it's not going to stop me from thinking of it.

[panathenaea]

Now THIS is my speed. Nara is so much more than “Nara Park” and its deer. Thanks for sharing!

[Cheatmuh]

bowing front of a deer yaay! No more cuteness available atm for sure

[pablotrabaho-kgjs]

I always never skip all the advertisements evendo sometimes there are advertisements that exceed to 5 minutes ... To show my love and support to ... Ms. Anderson !!!
Such a beautiful lady and all of her contents here ❤️

[yigpwrs]

Thank you very much for your posting!
In Japan, there are various types of Wagyu beef for example Kobe-beef(神戸牛), Yamato-ushi(大和牛), Hida-Gyu(飛騨牛).

[benhizzle]

All the food at Kitsune looks so good (the fried oyster especially) And i love that they ask for your name when you arrive.

[i.h.]

As someone who has low social energy, this video is much appreciated. Thank you ❤

[Lawrencedimayuga]

Wow what a great way to start the week!