Nakatanidou
Popular mochi shop known for its high-speed mochi-pounding demonstrations, serving warm yomogi mochi filled with red bean.
Nakatanidou appears in 8 of the 15 Nara vlogs we indexed, first in 2023, most recently in 2026.
8 moments in vlogs
Best one first. Tap a time to play it here.
- Sunny in Japan
A day trip to NARA ๐ฆ Nara Deer Park, Todai-ji Temple, Viral Mochi ๐ก [Nara, Japan] ๐ฏ๐ต
The viral pounding show happens about once an hour, lasts around 30 seconds, and draws big crowds all day.
- PiQtour Japan
THE Nara Guide: Unmissable Temples & Treats! ๐ฆโฉ๏ธ๐ฆ
A kinako-dusted mochi with chunky red bean costs 200 yen; crowds gather 10 minutes before the demonstration, so arrive early.
- The Navigatioย Japan
The Perfect Day Trip to Nara Park ๐ฆ One Day Itinerary
Crowds at the pounding shows get uncomfortable; come back afterwards for warm, soft mochi with a nutty powder.
- SAMURAI JUNJIRO ChannelใSJCใ
Nara Japan Street Food / Things to do in Nara (Deer Park, Mochi) Travel Vlog
Pounding happens several times between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; stand out front about 15 minutes early for a good view.
- Sunny in Japan
Top 10 Things to do in Nara, Japan ๐ฏ๐ต ๐ฆ
Demonstrations run roughly every 30 minutes without a fixed schedule, and buying the mochi itself is quick.
- SAMURAI JUNJIRO ChannelใSJCใ
Things to do in Nara Japan / Nara deer park, Street Food, Hotel / Travel Guide
There's always a line, and pounding happens about 20 times a day with no fixed schedule.
- The City Guru
Ultimate Day Trip to Nara, Japan | Day Trip from Osaka
Watch the pounding first, then sample the freshly made yomogi mochi.
- Jay and Karolina
NARA, JAPAN IS A MUST VISIT ๐ฏ๐ต THIS IS WHY!
It was closed for a two-day holiday although Google Maps listed it as open, so check before going.