Naramachi Museum

Houses precious materials such as nostalgic old signs, artworks, folk materials, and Buddhist statues

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Founded as a private museum in 1985, the Naramachi Museum houses precious materials such as nostalgic old signs, artworks, Naramachi folk materials, and Buddhist statues. It is open to the public free of charge. These items, which have withstood the elements for many years, have inspired people throughout time and continue to be talked about as part of the charm of Naramachi, which still shines today.

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General Information

Address
14 Nishi-no-shinya-cho, Nara City, Nara, 630-8334
contact details
0742-22-5509(Naramachi Museum)
Times
10:00~16:00
Closed
(Excluding public holidays) Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Admission/Worship Fees (Individual)
Free
Website

Naramachi Museum official website

Remarks

E-mail
info@naramachi.co.jp

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