Souvenir
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Kurumada Shop
Located in Yoshino, a sacred site of Shugendo, this shop has long specialized in selling Shugendo supplies, such as costumes, ritual instruments, and robes. The showcase facing the street is adorned with conch shells (horagai). A conch shell is one of the ritual tools used in esoteric Buddhist rituals and is blown by shugensha when reading, signaling, or giving commands.
Delivery by mail order is available nationwide. Daranisuke (medicines) and souvenirs are also available.-
2424 Yoshinoyama, Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun -
Open all year round (irregular holidays)
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9:00～17:30
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Ittobori Ichiyado
Ichiyado displays and sells wood carvings of Buddhist statues and other objects. The carving techniques found on each work are extremely detailed and delicate. Itto-bori is the name of an ancient Japanese wood carving technique, and at the same time refers to carvings or engravings made with a single knife.-
717-1 Muro, Uda, Nara
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Irregularly
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9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
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Omoya Souvenir Shop (car park)
Omoya is the closest and most convenient car park to the entrance to the Muroji Temple gate. There is also a shop at the toll booth where they sell bath agent called “Asuka Yakushito” and “Tenshin” both made from herbal medicines from Japan that are popular with women. Feel free to drop by.-
802 Muro, Uda, Nara
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Irregularly
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8:45a.m.-4:30p.m.
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Darumaya Shoten
Darumaya Shoten is specialized in Daranisuke, an ancient traditional Japanese medicine. Daranisuke is a gastrointestinal medicine with a history of 1,300 years. It is said that the founder of Shugendo, Enno Gyoja, taught the method of its production. It has been loved and used since ancient times as a natural herbal medicine with no side effects. Nara's local sake is also available in the shop.-
711-1 Muro, Uda, Nara
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Irregularly
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7:00a.m.-6:00p.m.
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Muro Yomogi-mochi Honpo Morimoto
Founded in 1932, Morimoto has maintained a history of more than 90 years. Each one of yomogi-mochi (rice cake using mugwort) is handmade using locally grown fresh mugwort. The sweet red bean paste and the aroma of the mugwort are a perfect combination. You can buy it from one piece. There are two types of bean paste: koshi-an (silky paste) and tsubu-an (with texture of beans).-
1702 Muro, Uda, Nara
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Irregularly
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10:00a.m.–4:00p.m.
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Noguchi Shoten
Noguchi Shoten is a small souvenir shop located in front of the Muroji Temple gate. They offer souvenirs of Nara and simple yet tasty local products such as handmade konnyaku and simmered sansho pepper corn. They cherish every encounter with people who visit Muro. Their simmered konnyaku handmade by their grandmother is a must try.-
709-1 Murou, Uda, Nara
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Irregularly
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10:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
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Okashi-tsukasa Sugiya
Sugiya's signature item is “Kimigoromo.” A piece of meringue hardened with agar-agar is individually dipped in yolk, then, baked. The combination of the fragrant aroma of the egg yolk and fluffy texture like light snow is loved by for everyone from small children to the elderly people. Other seasonal Japanese sweets are also available.-
2460 Haibarahagihara, Uda, Nara
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Tuesday
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8:00a.m.–7:00p.m.
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Yamatoji Yushinka Kippoan Kashihara Shop
Based in Sakurai City for over 50 years, Kippoan has been popular among many people over the years for its special Japanese confectionery. As a long-established Japanese confectionery shop, they are particular about red bean paste. Every piece is handmade and sold one by one. Many seasonal confectionaries are available all of which are produced under the concept represented in their name, “Yamatoji Yushinka.” The meaning is “Trace the Yamanobe-no Michi from the village of Miwa in Nara while enjoying dreaming of Asuka.”-
397-1 Kumecho, Kashihara, Nara
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Wednesday
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9:00a.m.–7:00p.m.
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Family Shop Nakayama
Nakayama, established in 1953 on the approach to Hasedera Temple, sells a variety of clothing items including T-shirts, women's clothing, school uniforms, work clothes, office wear, underwear and socks. Not only locals but also tourists are welcome. Japanese Harusame (bean-starch vermicelli noodles), dried yuba (soy milk skin) and kuzukiri (plant starch noodles) are good choice for souvenirs.-
783 Hase, Sakurai, Nara
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Wednesday
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9:00a.m.–5:00p.m.
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Kagura Hasedera Temple sando Shop
Inden is a dyed deerskin leather with patterns created using lacquer and stencils. This craft technique is said to have been introduced from India between the mid-16th and 17th centuries. The name, “Inden” is said to have been shortened from "Indo-denrai (coming from India)." Deerskin is soft and light, thus, it is an ideal material for bags and accessories. Various items such as wallets, card cases and drawstring bags are available.-
837 Hase, Sakurai, Nara
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Irregularly, Summer & New Year holidays
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Monday to Saturday 9:00a.m.–6:00p.m.
Sunday11:00a.m.–5:00p.m. -
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Jinki-do Hasedera Monzen Shop
One of their popular items, “Kannon Pudding,” is Japanese-style caramel custard whose texture is smooth and taste is so rich. The package design features the Eleven-Headed Kannon (bodhisattva of compassion) of Hasedera Temple. Other items include an original T-shirt whose design was inspired by the Hasedera Temple’s lantern, sweets made from Yoshino kuzu (plant starch), tea and honey from Nara, and many others.-
750 Hase, Sakurai, Nara
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Summer & New Year holidays
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12:00a.m.–5:00p.m.
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Yamatobito-no Kokoro Shop
A cafe and shop in a renovated old Japanese house located on the approach to Hasedera Temple. They reproduced an old dumpling called Meoto Manju (reservation required), which is said to have been made during the Edo period (1603-1868) around the time when many people visited Ise Jingu Shrine. The shop also sells ceramics, glassware, Japanese paper, brushes, accessories and other items made by artists from Nara.-
830 Hase, Sakurai, Nara
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Irregularly, opening only on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays.
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11:00a.m.–3:00p.m.
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Sohonke Kotobukiya
A long-established shop specializing only in Kusa-mochi (sweet rice cake whose dough uses mugwort) for more than 60 years since its establishment. Their Kusa-mochi are made from locally grown, hand-kneaded natural mugwort (yomogi) which has a dark green color. There are two choices: unbaked or baked. The unbaked Kusa-mochi is soft and the baked one has crunchy texture. It will be fun to try both and compare the differences. They should be eaten on the same day as no additives are used.-
755 Hase, Sakurai, Nara
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Irregularly
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9:00a.m.–5:00p.m.
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Hoendo
Hoendo is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop on the approach to Hasedera Temple. Their signature items, Kusa-mochi and Kusa Yaki-mochi (baked on both sides), contain mugwort which is known for its medicinal properties. Both items have a healthy and simple taste. They select raw materials carefully and experienced staffs put their heart and soul into every item. Another popular item at Hoendo is Sekihan Manju: steamed rice mixed with red beans is wrapped by the dough made from flour and yam, then, steamed to give soft texture.-
844 Hase, Sakurai, Nara
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Wednesday
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9 :00a.m.–5:00p.m.
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Miwa Somen Isamu Seimen
Miwa region in Nara is known as the birthplace of somen noodles in Japan. Isamu Seimen is located at the foot of the majestic Mt. Miwa. They have continued to produce somen noodles using the traditional hand-stretch technique called “tenobe” for more than 90 years since its establishment. No food additives are used as they want their products to be "truly delicious and safe." Only products made 100% in-house are sold.-
525 Makinouchi, Sakurai, Nara
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Irregularly, during the summer & New Year holidays
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9 :00a.m.–5:00p.m.
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Yamatoji Yushinka Kippoan Main Shop
Based in Sakurai City for over 50 years, Kippoan has been popular among many people over the years for its special Japanese confectionery. As a long-established Japanese confectionery shop, they are particular about red bean paste. Every piece is handmade and sold one by one. Many seasonal confectionaries are available all of which are produced under the concept represented in their name, “Yamatoji Yushinka.” The meaning is “Trace the Yamanobe-no Michi from the village of Miwa in Nara while enjoying dreaming of Asuka.”-
345-1 Odono, Sakurai, Nara
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Wednesday
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9:00a.m.–7:00p.m.
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Miwa Somen Isamu Seimen
Miwa region in Nara is known as the birthplace of somen noodles in Japan. Isamu Seimen is located at the foot of the majestic Mt. Miwa. They have continued to produce somen noodles using the traditional hand-stretch technique called “tenobe” for more than 90 years since its establishment. No food additives are used as they want their products to be "truly delicious and safe." Only products made 100% in-house are sold.-
525 Makinouchi, Sakurai, Nara
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Irregularly, during the summer & New Year holidays
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9 :00a.m.–5:00p.m.
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Yamatoji Yushinka Kippoan Main Shop
Based in Sakurai City for over 50 years, Kippoan has been popular among many people over the years for its special Japanese confectionery. As a long-established Japanese confectionery shop, they are particular about red bean paste. Every piece is handmade and sold one by one. Many seasonal confectionaries are available all of which are produced under the concept represented in their name, “Yamatoji Yushinka.” The meaning is “Trace the Yamanobe-no Michi from the village of Miwa in Nara while enjoying dreaming of Asuka.”-
345-1 Odono, Sakurai, Nara
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Wednesday
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9:00a.m.–7:00p.m.
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Family Shop Nakayama
Nakayama, established in 1953 on the approach to Hasedera Temple, sells a variety of clothing items including T-shirts, women's clothing, school uniforms, work clothes, office wear, underwear and socks. Not only locals but also tourists are welcome. Japanese Harusame (bean-starch vermicelli noodles), dried yuba (soy milk skin) and kuzukiri (plant starch noodles) are good choice for souvenirs.-
783 Hase, Sakurai, Nara
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Wednesday
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9:00a.m.–5:00p.m.
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Kagura Hasedera Temple sando Shop
Inden is a dyed deerskin leather with patterns created using lacquer and stencils. This craft technique is said to have been introduced from India between the mid-16th and 17th centuries. The name, “Inden” is said to have been shortened from "Indo-denrai (coming from India)." Deerskin is soft and light, thus, it is an ideal material for bags and accessories. Various items such as wallets, card cases and drawstring bags are available.-
837 Hase, Sakurai, Nara
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Irregularly, Summer & New Year holidays
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Monday to Saturday 9:00a.m.–6:00p.m.
Sunday11:00a.m.–5:00p.m. -
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Jinki-do Hasedera Monzen Shop
One of their popular items, “Kannon Pudding,” is Japanese-style caramel custard whose texture is smooth and taste is so rich. The package design features the Eleven-Headed Kannon (bodhisattva of compassion) of Hasedera Temple. Other items include an original T-shirt whose design was inspired by the Hasedera Temple’s lantern, sweets made from Yoshino kuzu (plant starch), tea and honey from Nara, and many others.-
750 Hase, Sakurai, Nara
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Summer & New Year holidays
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12:00a.m.–5:00p.m.
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Yamatobito-no Kokoro Shop
A cafe and shop in a renovated old Japanese house located on the approach to Hasedera Temple. They reproduced an old dumpling called Meoto Manju (reservation required), which is said to have been made during the Edo period (1603-1868) around the time when many people visited Ise Jingu Shrine. The shop also sells ceramics, glassware, Japanese paper, brushes, accessories and other items made by artists from Nara.-
830 Hase, Sakurai, Nara
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Irregularly, opening only on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays.
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11:00a.m.–3:00p.m.
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Sohonke Kotobukiya
A long-established shop specializing only in Kusa-mochi (sweet rice cake whose dough uses mugwort) for more than 60 years since its establishment. Their Kusa-mochi are made from locally grown, hand-kneaded natural mugwort (yomogi) which has a dark green color. There are two choices: unbaked or baked. The unbaked Kusa-mochi is soft and the baked one has crunchy texture. It will be fun to try both and compare the differences. They should be eaten on the same day as no additives are used.-
755 Hase, Sakurai, Nara
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Irregularly
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9:00a.m.–5:00p.m.
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Hoendo
Hoendo is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop on the approach to Hasedera Temple. Their signature items, Kusa-mochi and Kusa Yaki-mochi (baked on both sides), contain mugwort which is known for its medicinal properties. Both items have a healthy and simple taste. They select raw materials carefully and experienced staffs put their heart and soul into every item. Another popular item at Hoendo is Sekihan Manju: steamed rice mixed with red beans is wrapped by the dough made from flour and yam, then, steamed to give soft texture.-
844 Hase, Sakurai, Nara
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Wednesday
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9 :00a.m.–5:00p.m.
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Yamatoji Yushinka Kippoan Kashihara Shop
Based in Sakurai City for over 50 years, Kippoan has been popular among many people over the years for its special Japanese confectionery. As a long-established Japanese confectionery shop, they are particular about red bean paste. Every piece is handmade and sold one by one. Many seasonal confectionaries are available all of which are produced under the concept represented in their name, “Yamatoji Yushinka.” The meaning is “Trace the Yamanobe-no Michi from the village of Miwa in Nara while enjoying dreaming of Asuka.”-
397-1 Kumecho, Kashihara, Nara
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Wednesday
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9:00a.m.–7:00p.m.
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Okashi-tsukasa Sugiya
Sugiya's signature item is “Kimigoromo.” A piece of meringue hardened with agar-agar is individually dipped in yolk, then, baked. The combination of the fragrant aroma of the egg yolk and fluffy texture like light snow is loved by for everyone from small children to the elderly people. Other seasonal Japanese sweets are also available.-
2460 Haibarahagihara, Uda, Nara
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Tuesday
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8:00a.m.–7:00p.m.
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Ittobori Ichiyado
Ichiyado displays and sells wood carvings of Buddhist statues and other objects. The carving techniques found on each work are extremely detailed and delicate. Itto-bori is the name of an ancient Japanese wood carving technique, and at the same time refers to carvings or engravings made with a single knife.-
717-1 Muro, Uda, Nara
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Irregularly
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9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
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Omoya Souvenir Shop (car park)
Omoya is the closest and most convenient car park to the entrance to the Muroji Temple gate. There is also a shop at the toll booth where they sell bath agent called “Asuka Yakushito” and “Tenshin” both made from herbal medicines from Japan that are popular with women. Feel free to drop by.-
802 Muro, Uda, Nara
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Irregularly
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8:45a.m.-4:30p.m.
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Darumaya Shoten
Darumaya Shoten is specialized in Daranisuke, an ancient traditional Japanese medicine. Daranisuke is a gastrointestinal medicine with a history of 1,300 years. It is said that the founder of Shugendo, Enno Gyoja, taught the method of its production. It has been loved and used since ancient times as a natural herbal medicine with no side effects. Nara's local sake is also available in the shop.-
711-1 Muro, Uda, Nara
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Irregularly
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7:00a.m.-6:00p.m.
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Muro Yomogi-mochi Honpo Morimoto
Founded in 1932, Morimoto has maintained a history of more than 90 years. Each one of yomogi-mochi (rice cake using mugwort) is handmade using locally grown fresh mugwort. The sweet red bean paste and the aroma of the mugwort are a perfect combination. You can buy it from one piece. There are two types of bean paste: koshi-an (silky paste) and tsubu-an (with texture of beans).-
1702 Muro, Uda, Nara
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Irregularly
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10:00a.m.–4:00p.m.
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Noguchi Shoten
Noguchi Shoten is a small souvenir shop located in front of the Muroji Temple gate. They offer souvenirs of Nara and simple yet tasty local products such as handmade konnyaku and simmered sansho pepper corn. They cherish every encounter with people who visit Muro. Their simmered konnyaku handmade by their grandmother is a must try.-
709-1 Murou, Uda, Nara
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Irregularly
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10:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
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現在、準備中です。
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Kurumada Shop
Located in Yoshino, a sacred site of Shugendo, this shop has long specialized in selling Shugendo supplies, such as costumes, ritual instruments, and robes. The showcase facing the street is adorned with conch shells (horagai). A conch shell is one of the ritual tools used in esoteric Buddhist rituals and is blown by shugensha when reading, signaling, or giving commands.
Delivery by mail order is available nationwide. Daranisuke (medicines) and souvenirs are also available.-
2424 Yoshinoyama, Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun
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Open all year round (irregular holidays)
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9:00～17:30
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