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Bar district・Nara, Nara

Naramachi

Naramachi (Nara, Nara) is a Bar district. The old town of Nara city around Gangoji Temple, where Edo- to Meiji-era machiya townhouses remain. Restaurants and bars in converted machiya are scattered around, with many eateries south of Sarusawa Pond.

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A street in the Naramachi area

Naramachi (Nara)

Photo: Maarten Heerlien from Voorschoten, The Netherlands / CC BY 2.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped

Basics

Location
Nara, Nara
Type
Bar district
Address
奈良県奈良市中院町付近

Good to know before you go

  • About 15 minutes on foot from Kintetsu Nara Station to Gangoji, or about 20 minutes from JR Nara Station.
  • Only some places stay open into the evening, and some are reservation-only at night. Craft breweries and Nara sake shops have been increasing.

The position is approximate.

Breweries and distilleries nearby

Beer
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Golden Rabbit Beer Taproom

Nara, Nara

A brewery with a taproom in Naramachi, Nara, where you can enjoy its own craft beer while listening to records.

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Harushika Sake Brewery Shop (Imanishi Seibei Shoten)

Nara, Nara

The brewery's own shop in Nara offers a five-sake tasting of seasonal sakes. Brewery tours are offered for a limited period around February each year.

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Nara Beer Naramachi Brewery

Nara, Nara

A brewpub in the Naramachi area of Nara. You can drink its own beers at the shop attached to the brewery, and buy bottled beer.

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Yamato Brewery (Yamato Craft Beer Table Kintetsu Nara Ekimae)

Nara, Nara

A brewery in Nara that obtained its beer brewing licence in 2020. Its beers can be drunk at the restaurant one minute on foot from Kintetsu Nara Station.

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Kotokoto Beer

Kizugawa City, Kyoto

A craft brewery in Kizugawa, Kyoto, with a direct-sales shop at the brewery and an occasional pub day.

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Photos

Townhouses in Naramachi

Naramachi (Nara)

Photo: 663highland / CC BY 2.5 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped

Frequently asked questions

What is Naramachi?

Naramachi (Nara, Nara) is a Bar district. The old town of Nara city around Gangoji Temple, where Edo- to Meiji-era machiya townhouses remain. Restaurants and bars in converted machiya are scattered around, with many eateries south of Sarusawa Pond.

Where is Naramachi?

It is in Nara, Nara. The address is 奈良県奈良市中院町付近.

What should I know before visiting Naramachi?

About 15 minutes on foot from Kintetsu Nara Station to Gangoji, or about 20 minutes from JR Nara Station. Only some places stay open into the evening, and some are reservation-only at night. Craft breweries and Nara sake shops have been increasing.

Are there breweries or distilleries to visit near Naramachi?

Within about 30 km: Golden Rabbit Beer Taproom (about 1 km), Harushika Sake Brewery Shop (Imanishi Seibei Shoten) (about 1 km), Nara Beer Naramachi Brewery (about 1 km), Yamato Brewery (Yamato Craft Beer Table Kintetsu Nara Ekimae) (about 1 km), Kotokoto Beer (about 11 km).

What should I keep in mind before drinking?

The legal drinking age in Japan is 20. Do not drink if you are driving. Many small bars charge a seat fee (otoshi or charge) or take cash only, so check the menu or the sign at the door before you go in.

Information sources

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Checked 2026-10-27

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