🇯🇵 🍂 A Taste of Autumn in Nara: Kamameshi Shizuka Kouen-ten 志津香

Tucked near Nara Park, Kamameshi Shizuka Kouen-ten (志津香 公園店) is a cozy restaurant known for its delicious kamameshi—rice cooked in a small iron pot with seasonal ingredients. It’s a warm, hearty meal that feels both comforting and refined. ⸻ 🌾 Nara-Nanshu Kamameshi The Nara-nanshu kamameshi features local ingredients like tender chicken, mountain vegetables, and seasoned rice with a crispy golden bottom (okoge). It’s rich in flavor, beautifully balanced, and feels deeply connected to the region. ⸻ 🍲 Dashi Soup The side dashi soup is light, clear, and full of umami from bonito and kombu. It’s a perfect palate cleanser between bites of kamameshi and adds a soothing touch to the meal. ⸻ 🍁 Autumn Special: 松耳 Kamameshi If you visit in autumn, don’t miss the seasonal 松耳 (Matsutake) mushroom kamameshi. The mushrooms add an earthy, forest-like aroma and unique texture—perfectly capturing the essence of fall in Japan. ⸻ 🪑 Atmosphere & Service Just a short walk from Nara Park, the restaurant offers a peaceful, traditional setting. The staff are kind and helpful, and though there’s often a wait, the food is worth every minute. ⸻ 📍 Final Thoughts Kamameshi Shizuka is more than a meal—it’s a seasonal experience. If you’re in Nara, treat yourself to this comforting local specialty. And if it’s autumn, definitely go for the 松耳 kamameshi for a truly memorable taste of the season. ⸻ 🍱 Tips: • Arrive early—this spot gets busy. • Seasonal specials change, so ask what’s fresh. • Don’t forget to enjoy the crispy rice at the bottom! #japantravel #visitnara #naraeats #japanfood #foodiejapan #japanesecuisine #naratrip #traveljapan #narafoodie #kamameshi #志津香 #japanesericedish #松耳 #seasonaljapanesefood #autumninjapan #traveleats #foodadventure #cozyeats #japanesetradition