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

Book a spot at Kitsune TODAY: https://bit.ly/4aGi0aG 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 https://bit.ly/4aGi0aG Daruma-ji Temple 2 Chome-1-40 Honmachi, Oji, Kitakatsuragi District, Nara 636-0012, Japan https://maps.app.goo.gl/EymwAzrsdsT1u... Oji Ramen Japan, 〒636-0002 Nara, Kitakatsuragi District, Oji, 2 Chome−6−1 まさご Building 1F https://maps.app.goo.gl/ttCQkFZvxZ7Xi... 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT BYFOOD: ByFood is Japan’s one-stop platform for foodie travelers. Here, visitors can book food experiences (food tours, cooking classes, dining experiences, tastings), place restaurant reservations without Japanese, and learn about Japanese food culture and places to eat in different regions of Japan. ByFood strives to make Japanese food culture accessible to anyone, removing the language barrier and accommodating dietary needs. And if your perfect food experience isn’t available on our platform, the VIP Gourmet Concierge will create one that is custom-made for you. Best of all, for every experience that’s booked on byFood, 10 school meals will be donated to children in need through the Food for Happiness program. Visit us at: https://www.byfood.com Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/JapanbyFood... Japan by Food on Facebook:   / japanbyfood   Japan by Food on Instagram:   / japanbyfood   Twitter:   / byfood4