Chujodo Hompo (中将堂本舗)
4.5
This long-standing confectioner, just a one-minute walk from Taimadera Station, is where they make and sell famous local specialty Chujo-Mochi. Chujo-Mochi is an unsophisticated Japanese confection that uses the native wild-growing mugwort of the Katsuragi area in the mochi which is then wrapped around elegant sweet smooth red-bean paste. Enjoy the traditional flavors of their Chujo-Mochi and sencha green tea set or red bean soup with kusamochi (rice flour dumpling) as you relax in the peaceful interior of the shop. The front has a wide variety of products packed for take away with everything from two-piece to 48-piece box sets.
Nara Pref. Katsuragishi Taima 55-1 (Asuka / Kashihara / SakuraiArea)
9:00-18:00 (ends when sold out)
Review of Chujodo Hompo
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating冬季限定の草もちのおぜんざいをいただきにいきました。
店内はかなりテーブルはいっぱい。
ひっきりなしにお客さんが来ていました。
草もちおゼンザイは、甘み控えめで、
おいしくいただけました。
店の雰囲気、設は上品、可憐。
草餅とお茶を頂きましたが、まさに手作り。
素晴らしいお店。今どきこの様な良い店は減りましたね。
Details
- Address
- Nara Pref. Katsuragishi Taima 55-1 [map]
- Phone
- 0745483211
- Hours
- 9:00-18:00 (ends when sold out)
- Closed
- July. All holidays, Mid-Aug.-8/31, 12/31-Early Jan.
- Parking Lot
- Available(11spaces)
- Credit Card
- Not available
- Smoking
- Available
- Wi-Fi
- Not available
- Vegetarian Menu
- Available
- English Menu
- Not available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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Nara Areas

With a reputation almost as stellar as that of Kyoto, Nara is a must-visit for those searching for the remains of "traditional Japan." The largely green Nara city holds the majority of the prefecture's treasures, such as the iconic Todai-ji Temple, in which a 15-meter tall Great Buddha sits, and Nara Park, where deer flock to befriend passersby. While mountains are by no means hard to come by in this area, for hiking with a reward, head to the Kii Mountains' Yoshino district in spring, when the hillsides put on an impressive display of white and pink cherry blossoms.