Naramachi Koshi no Ie Residence

4.5

A museum which recreates the appearance of a merchant’s house in old Nara-machi, a style of living which existed from the end of the Edo through the Meiji periods. The building is also known as the “Eel Bed”) thanks to its narrow entrance and lengthwise design, which resembles an eel trap. Visitors can experience how life was lived in such houses and learn about the lives of townspeople during this time period.

Spot details

Address: Nara Pref. Narashi Gangoujichou 44 Map
Area: Naramachi / Takabatake Area
Phone: 0742234820
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: Monday (next weekday if public holiday), next weekday of public holiday, New Year's Holiday (12/26-1/5)
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Not available
English Menu: Available (Facility information pamphlet in English)
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (there is a step to get to the tatami room, no slope)
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Lovely Surprise in the Backstreets of Nara

Reviewed : 2019.03.20

Its a free attraction, and fascinating to see how homes were once constructed--the literature was very helpful. We were actually walking between Harushika Brewery and Gango-Ji Temple in Naramachi...
The Old Kitchen and Fresh Somen Noodles

Reviewed : 2018.11.07

Wonderful old temple at Gangoji on the Yamanobe no Michi trail. They serve somen noodles here. And there are two poetry monuments, both of which are profiled in Precious Stones, a delightful book...
Delightful find

Reviewed : 2018.06.28

We stumbled upon this delightful house and enjoyed wandering through. It was a little insight into the traditional housing and courtyard garden. A lovely woman welcomed us in and offered an English...