A deer and shopkeeper share a moment in a Nara, Japan souvenir shop. Unique cultural scene.Culture · Hidden gem

Naramachi

ならまち

Naramachi, Nara · 奈良

The old town south of Sarusawa pond: narrow streets of lattice-fronted machiya, now holding craft shops, small museums, coffee and a few good restaurants.

Why it’s worth it

Almost every visitor stays north with the deer. Naramachi is ten minutes away, half as busy, and where you should eat lunch.

CategoryCulture
AreaNaramachi
HoursShops roughly 10:00–17:00
Typical spend¥¥
Hidden gemmachiyalanescraft shops

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