IZASA - 東大寺門前夢風ひろば【奈良県・奈良公園】

The food culture nurtured by the historical route from Okuyoshino in Nara to Kumano.

Kakinoha-zushi and Izasa-zushi are popular souvenirs from Nara. These
traditional flavors and cultures are nurtured by the historical route stretching from Okuyoshino in Nara to Kumano.

The sales area on the first floor offers a wide variety of Nara's famous sushi, including Kakinoha-zushi, the original Izasa-zushi (salmon fillet and rice wrapped in bamboo leaves), and pressed sushi. Gift sets are available, and nationwide shipping is also offered. The

second-floor restaurant, housed in a charming old house, offers not only famous sushi but also creative steamed sushi and Miwa somen noodles. Enjoy your meal amidst the Nara scenery from our prime seats overlooking the Todai-ji Temple's South Gate, the Great Buddha Hall, and Mount Wakakusa.

Products Offered: Sushi shop and restaurant specializing in Nara's local specialties.

Phone Number: 【売店】0742-22-8133 【レストラン】0742-94-7133

Business Hours: [Shop] 0742-22-8133
[Restaurant] 0742-94-7133

Closed Days: Irregular holidays

https://www.izasa.co.jp/

We have prepared a carefully curated assortment of Nara’s finest flavors, capturing the essence of the ancient capital.
This selection of local sushi and seasonal delicacies is perfect as a memento of your trip or as a thoughtful gift.

Enjoy Nara’s unique flavors in a leisurely set meal, including Nara’s famous sushi, creative steamed sushi, and smooth Miwa somen noodles. (Photo: Yume Gozen 2,700 yen/tax included)

From the second-floor restaurant, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Todai-ji Temple’s South Gate, the Great Buddha Hall, and Mount Wakakusa.
Relax and enjoy your meal while taking in the scenery of the ancient capital of Nara.

Izasa Sushi is born

Towering peaks, deep valleys… our base is at the foot of Okuyoshino and Odaigahara.
It was there that we created sasamaki sushi, using bamboo leaves that grow abundantly on Odaigahara.
When you gently unwrap the bamboo leaves, the aroma tantalizes your appetite, and the flavors of the salmon and rice create an exquisite harmony…

The then head priest of Todai-ji Temple, Kōshō Shimizu, was so impressed by this sushi that he named it “Izasa Sushi,” after the legend of Izasa-ō, a god from the region who is depicted as a boar adorned with bamboo grass. He even provided the calligraphy for the dish.
Thus, a famous local sushi dish was born, with a name and flavor that truly symbolizes the magnificent Ōdaigahara.

Shop & Restaurant

The food culture nurtured by the historical route from Okuyoshino in Nara to Kumano.

Izasa Sushi is born

Shop & Restaurant