Walk around Kitamachi and Naramachi in Nara

In the city of Nara you should visit two main areas: Kitamachi, on the north side of Kintestsu Nara Station and Naramachi, close to Nara Park. Start a walking tour of these two areas from Kasuga Taisha Shrine, explore classic and modern sightseeing spots, and enjoy the unique cuisine.

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Update 2023.08.07

DAY1

2018-03-26
- Kasuga Taisha Shrine
  
  10:00
- Kokuritu Nara Joshi Univ
  
  11:30
- Awa (Nara-machi)
  
  12:30
- Hoseki-bako
  
  13:45
- Mitama Shrine
  
  14:30
- Shikanofune
  
  15:30

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DAY1

- Kasuga Taisha Shrine
  
  10:00
  
  60min
  
  Shrine
  
  (Provided by service)This is a Shinto shrine located in Nara City. Kasuga Taisha Shrine is the grand head shrine of approximately 1,000 Kasuga shrines nationwide. The origins to the shrine lie in the early days of the Nara period, when Takemikazuchi-no-mikoto from Kashima-jingu Shrine was enshrined at Mt. Mikasa. The main shrine of the Kasuga structure which is a National Treasure has four buildings lined up, and in addition to the majestic and splendid south Gate and middle gate, there are many things such as fine and industrial art objects which have been designated as Important Cultural Properties. The Bantoro Festival (Lantern Festival) event is held on the day of Setsubun (Bean throwing night) and on the 14th and 15th of August when around 3,000 stone lanterns and hanging lanterns are lit with fire, and many worshipers come to look at this magical sight.
  
  Address
  
  Nara Pref. Narashi Kasuganochou 160
  
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  - Kasuga Taisha Shrine
  - Kasuga Taisha Shrine
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  30min
- Kokuritu Nara Joshi Univ
  
  11:30
  
  30min
  
  University / Junior College
  
  Address
  
  Nara Nara-shi Kitauoyahigashimachi
  - Kokuritu Nara Joshi Univ
  - Kokuritu Nara Joshi Univ
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  30min
- Awa (Nara-machi)
  
  12:30
  
  60min
  
  Restaurant
  
  (Provided by service)A restaurant and hideaway located in the Naramachi (Town of Nara) area, renowned for its charming old-fashioned townscape, a 15 minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. Situated inside a townhome over 140 years old, the restaurant is divided into multiple rooms, including one with a view of the inner garden, a traditional kura warehouse section, and a tatami room on the second floor. Awa serves dishes which gives diners the chance to enjoy the food culture of Nara, including home-grown Yamato vegetables, Yamato beef, and local Yamato sake. Its lunches consisting of numerous small dishes piled high on a basket are so beautiful they look like works of art. Visitors also love the fact that Awa’s dishes are not restricted to the traditional boundaries of Japanese cuisine, such as the restaurant’s rib roast steak served grilled on a porcelain plate. Advance reservation required.
  
  Address
  
  Nara Pref. Narashi Shounamichou 1
  
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  - Awa (Nara-machi)
  - Awa (Nara-machi)
  - Awa (Nara-machi)
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  15min
- Hoseki-bako
  
  13:45
  
  40min
  
  Candy Store
  
  (Provided by service)A shaved ice and tea specialty shop located a seven minute walk from Kintetsu-Nara Station. This popular shop is visited by a great many people even in winter. The shop uses pure Nara ice slowly frozen over a period of three days for its shaved ice treats. The milk, honey, matcha green tea powder, and other ingredients used by the shop are also primarily from Nara. The shop’s signature espuma shaved ice is made with thinly shaved ice topped with mousse-like espuma syrup. Fluffy and light, many customers come from far and wide to experience this sweet and its unique texture. Only 200 are served each day.
  
  Address
  
  Nara Pref. Narashi Mochidonochou 12 Dream CUBE
  - Hoseki-bako
  - Hoseki-bako
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  5min
- Mitama Shrine
  
  14:30
  
  30min
  
  Shrine
  
  (Provided by service)This shrine, said to have been built at the behest of Emperor Kanmu during the Enryaku period (circa 800 AD) is famous for its flowers of each season. In the springtime, there are marvelous sakura and peonies blooming. The Shusse Inari Shrine within the grounds is said to bind relationships together and when entreated, will bring about romance. The heart shaped votive tablets, love fortunes, and amulets are very cute.
  
  Address
  
  Nara Pref. Narashi Yakushidouchou 24
  - Mitama Shrine
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  30min
- Shikanofune
  
  15:30
  
  60min
  
  Complex Facility / Commercial Facility
  
  Address
  
  Nara Nara-shi Inouecho 11
  - Shikanofune
  - Shikanofune
  - Shikanofune
- FINISH
  
  16:30