Naramachi refers to the area centered on the former precincts of the World Heritage site of Genkoji Temple.
Naramachi is the “outer capital” of Heijo-kyo and has a long history of development based on the route taken at that time.
Naramachi has a long history of development based on the route of the Heijo-kyo Capital. Since the relocation of the capital to Heijo-kyo, the town has undergone many changes, from a town of shrines and temples called “Nanto” to a town of commerce, and from a town of commerce to a town of tourism.
From the end of the Edo period to the Meiji period, Naramachi still retains the appearance of machiya houses, giving visitors a sense of comfort and relaxation, and even nostalgia.
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