Experience the traditional Nara lifestyle that transcends time and space

Experience the old-fashioned life in a nostalgic Japanese house

Naramachi Nigiwai no Ie, standing in the heart of Nara, in the Naramachi area, is a valuable cultural property that reproduces townhouses from the late Edo period to the Meiji period. This house, open to the general public free of charge, has become an important base for conveying the lifestyle of the past to the present.

Exuding the charm of old Japanese culture

Upon entering the entrance, you will be greeted by the undulating traditional glass door and three kamado stoves. The decorative pictures on the ceiling and the low height of the sliding doors vividly preserve the atmosphere of the time. The garden is decorated with irises and carp streamers, exuding an atmosphere reminiscent of Children's Day.

Touching Japanese culture through experiences

This townhouse regularly holds tea ceremonies, classical performances, and traditional craft experience classes. For a few hundred yen, you can actually try cooking using kamado stoves, calligraphy, ink wash painting, and more. It is a popular spot visited by many tourists from overseas.

An experience that transcends time and space

The spacious grounds also contain storehouses, evoking the air of a head family's residence. Inside the building, everyday items and mementos from that time are lined up without any space, inviting visitors into the world of the Edo period. Both locals and foreigners can have valuable experiences that transcend time and space at this location.

Naramachi Nigiwai no Ie, standing in the historical streets of Nara, is a space filled with the aroma of Japanese culture. If you visit here, you will be able to experience the atmosphere of old Japan with all five senses.