[2025 Nara Restaurant] Travel Guide for Kamameshi Shizuka Kouen-ten (Updated Jul)

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 At the Shizukagama Hotel in Nara, you will experience the unique Kamameshi culture. The oyster and mushroom rice here is particularly popular, with a fragrant aroma that makes people salivate. When the rice is served on the table, it is steaming hot and the aroma of rice fills the air, as if inviting you to share this delicious taste. Every grain of rice in the kamameshi is coated with the sweetness of the oysters and the richness of the shiitake mushrooms. After careful cooking, the rice absorbs all the essence. When you scoop up a mouthful with a spoon, the heat of the rice instantly brings out a charming aroma, making you want to taste it immediately. This unique cooking method not only retains the original flavor of the ingredients, but also makes every bite full of surprises. Paired with refreshing side dishes and rich soups, the whole meal is perfect. Useful information: Shizu Kamameshi is usually open for lunch and dinner, so reservations are recommended, especially during holidays. The best time to eat kamameshi is when it is served piping hot, so that you can enjoy the purest flavor.

🍲 Kamameshi Shizuka 🍲 📮Address - 59-11 Noboriojicho, Nara, 630-8213 Japan 🏡 Atmosphere/Location - This is a restaurant that sells various types of rice dishes using an ancient Japanese steamer. They use ingredients from Nara City as ingredients, giving it a traditional taste. This restaurant is located on the road in front of Nara Park, Japan. Every day, there will be a long line of tourists waiting to eat at this restaurant. The restaurant opens at 11:00 a.m. There will be a very long line around noon. It is recommended to go in the afternoon. The restaurant opens until 4:00 p.m. 📌 Highlights - Recommended menus: Crab rice, Seafood rice, Oyster rice Average price per person - 1,300 yen Score - 9/10 #Sakura2024 #KamameshiShizuka #NaraRiceRestaurant #NaraDeliciousRestaurant #NaraFamousRestaurant #Recommended restaurants in Nara #Nara food #Visit Nara #Visit Japan

Finally, I have some free time to organize the travel guide for my trip to Kansai, Japan. The trip lasted 13 days, spanning from Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture to Shirahama in Wakayama Prefecture, and the richness of the experience was even shocking to me when I looked back on it🤣 Today, I mainly want to share tips about eating, drinking, playing, and deer-spotting in Nara🦌. ① Getting from Osaka to Nara The cheapest way: Navigate to JR Nara Station, The most convenient way: Navigate to Kintetsu Nara Station ② The biggest shopping street in Nara is Sanjo-dori, which connects JR Nara Station to Nara Park. It's highly recommended to choose accommodation near this street! ③ If you don't have a specific restaurant in mind, you can navigate to Nara City Higashimuki Shopping Street, which is filled with restaurants and dessert shops. Take your time to stroll and choose. Most places are moderately priced, and the few I've tried were quite good. ④ Free luggage storage: Navigate to Nara Prefecture Tourist Exchange Center & Accommodation Center ⑤ For deer watching, try to go in the morning when the deer are full of energy. In the afternoon, they tend to be aloof after eating😂. Feed them little by little, so you can enjoy the experience longer. ⑥ Nara Park is a vast place. For a more precise location to see deer, navigate to the Nara National Museum. The large grass field and big house in the background make for great photos. ⑦ The popular Shizuka Kamameshi rice dish is worth trying. It's located right across from the park, but you might have to wait for a seat, especially when it's busy, and queue outside in the cold. Kamameshi is a light and delicate version of clay pot rice, suitable for those who prefer a lighter taste. I recommend the 'Nara Seven Kinds Kamameshi Spring Limited Edition,' which includes two large oysters, very satisfying😋 ⑧ If you like tempura or udon, try 📍 Kamaiki. The shrimp tempura and chicken tempura udon are excellent, with thin batter, tender meat, and juicy sauce. The noodles are chewy, and the broth is a diluted version of the tempura radish mash sauce, very authentic and satisfying. This place also accepts Alipay. ⑨ 📍 Oshaberina Kame - Their cheese baked rice is delicious, not too sweet or cloying. The omelet rice is just average. They also support Alipay. ⑩ 📍 Yamato Tea Daifuku Specialty Store GRAN CHA Their signature matcha daifuku is average. I chose the recommended medium sweetness, but it was still too sweet. The matcha is good, with a lingering aftertaste. The stringy chestnut paste is quite nice😄. The biggest pitfall is that each person must order a set meal to dine in, and the portions are not small... Not for those who don't like sweets. 👉 Overall, Nara is a small and cozy city, very close to Osaka. If you're tired of the hustle and bustle of Osaka, consider spending a day here for a super healing and intimate encounter with the deer~

Address: Shizuka Environment/Facilities: 👍 Features: Kamaboko rice Price per person: 1000 yen-1500 yen Rating: 85 points

Store name: Shizuka Park Store Address: 59-11 Noborioji-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture Budget per person: From 1200 yen Rating (out of 5): ★★★★★ Points: *A kamameshi specialty store founded 60 years ago in Nara. *Since the beginning, a craftsman has cooked each pot after you place an order. *It is located right in front of the Nara National Museum and is always crowded with tourists, so we recommend that you line up with plenty of time! #gourmettrip #gourmet #photogenicspot #nara #naragourmet #recommendedfordates #gw2022jp