Naramachi

Naramachi

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Lattice-fronted merchant houses turned into sake bars, craft shops and quiet cafés.

How to reach it

About 15 min walk from Nara station. Arrive in Nara via JR Nara Line · 45m.

From the station: 15 min · 1.1 km
Rail pass: Japan Rail Pass
Tickets: Free to visit

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More to see in Nara

Tōdai-ji Great Buddha

Tōdai-ji Great Buddha

A 15-metre bronze Buddha inside one of the largest wooden halls on earth.

Nara Park Deer

Nara Park Deer

Free-roaming sika deer that bow for a cracker in the parkland below the temples.

Kasuga Taisha

Kasuga Taisha

A vermilion shrine in deep woods lined with three thousand moss-covered stone lanterns.

Other stops on the Kansai Temple Loop

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Naramachi from Nara station?: About 15 min walk from Nara station. Arrive in Nara via JR Nara Line · 45m.
Is Naramachi covered by the Japan Rail Pass?: The train journey to Nara is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass. Entry to Naramachi is free.
What else is there to see near Naramachi?: Other sights in Nara include Tōdai-ji Great Buddha, Nara Park Deer, Kasuga Taisha.

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