Naramachi Koshi-no-Ie (lattice house)

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The Naramachi Koshi-no-Ie is a reproduction of a traditional townhouse in Naramachi, where you can tour the interior and experience the lifestyle of people who used to live in Nara townhouses. It is also a perfect place to rest while walking around town.

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General Information

Address
44 Gangoji-cho, Nara City, Nara
contact details
0742-23-4820
Times
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed
・Monday (or next day, if Monday is a public holiday)
・The day after a public holiday (if the day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday, it will be open)
・New Year's holiday (December 26 - January 5)
Access
・20 min walk from JR and Kintetsu Nara Stations
・10 min walk from JR Kyobate Station
Alternatively:
・Take a city loop bus (anti-clockwise/ bus no.1) for 15 min from JR or Kintetsu Nara Stations, get off at "Tanaka-cho" and walk for 2 minutes.
Car Park
None
Admission/Worship Fees (Individual)
Admission free
Website

Naramachi Koshi-no-Ie (lattice house)

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