[2025 Nara Attraction] Travel Guide for Higashimuki Shopping Street (Updated Mar)

You can see a cast bronze statue from the exit of Nara Kintetsu Station. Nichiren Shonin, the most respected monk in the Nara era, is very admired in Japanese history. Then you will see the east-facing shopping street. This short shopping street is filled with many local Japanese confectionery and pickled items. If you look carefully, you can find many Nara deer souvenirs. Walk to the end and turn left to go to Nara Park and Kofukuji Temple. direction. #valentine’sdaygoodplace#japantravel #japanfreetravel #Nara #osaka

Continuing from the previous episode: 📍Todaiji Temple - The Magnificent Great Buddha and Numerous Souvenir Shops After leaving Nara Park, we headed straight to Nara's most iconic landmark - Todaiji Temple! The architecture here is incredibly massive, and stepping inside, you'll be struck by its grandeur. The main attraction inside is the gigantic Great Buddha of Nara, which is several times larger than you can imagine! Looking up at the Buddha's serene expression gives you a sense of peace, and just standing there, you can feel the solemn atmosphere it brings. But aside from the Great Buddha, there's another highlight - the souvenir shops! Outside Todaiji Temple, there are many shops selling souvenirs, from cute deer-themed items to various unique trinkets. It's super fun to browse through, and it's definitely a great place to buy souvenirs. 📍Higashimuki Shopping Street - Nara's Food Paradise The last stop is Higashimuki Shopping Street, one of the busiest shopping streets in Nara, filled with unique snacks and souvenirs, making it a foodie's paradise! From Nara's local persimmon leaf sushi to various cute deer-themed snacks, you'll want to buy something every few steps 😃. The shopping street isn't long, but the atmosphere is great. After a full day of sightseeing, coming here to grab a bite and buy some souvenirs is the perfect way to end your Nara trip. It's truly awesome! In conclusion, Nara is the perfect combination of history and adorable deer! This trip to Nara, from world-class historical sites to deer roaming the streets, and ending with a culinary feast, is highly recommended! If you're visiting Kansai, you must spend a day in Nara. Its unique charm will make you happy, satisfied, and bring home a bunch of cute souvenirs!

🍹 Yamato Modern 🍹 📮Address - 24-4 Tsunofuricho, Nara, 630-8224 Japan 🏡 Atmosphere/Location - This is an izakaya-style bar in Nara, Japan. The shop is made of glass and has two floors. It is located on Higashimuki Street, a shopping street in Nara. Although it is a bar, it is open from 11:00 to 23:00. You can come for lunch or have coffee in the afternoon. Most of the food menu is fusion. Drinks are both cocktails and mocktails. 📌 Highlights - Recommended menus: Karaage chicken, steak, fruit soda, ice cream soda Average price per person - 800 yen Score 9/10 #Sakura2024 #YamatoModern #IzakayaNara #CafeNara #NaraRestaurant #NaraBar #NaraDeliciousRestaurant #NaraFood #NaraAttractions #TravelJapan -

🧇 My(マイ) Nara 🧇 📮Address - Japan 〒630-8218 Nara, Taruicho, 5 三条通り好生ビル1F 🏡 Atmosphere/Location - This shop is a Hong Kong-style waffle shop located on Higashimuki Shopping Street, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is a shop before reaching Kasuga Shrine. People walking by were struck by the aroma of freshly baked waffles and had to stop and try them. Freshly baked waffles are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The shop is a small, colorful shop. There are waffles, ice cream, and drinks for sale. There is no seating. 📌 Highlights - Recommended menu: Original and chocolate flavored waffles. You can add ice cream and toppings. If you order a drink, you will get a stylish mesh bag as a photo prop. Average price per person - 500 yen Score - 8/10 #sakura2024 #mynara #nara waffle shop #nara sweet shop #higamushi street sweet shop #nara delicious shop #higashimukiShoppingStreet #nara cafe #nara travel #japan travel

👘 Fuji Kimono Nara 👘 📮Address - 5 Taruicho, Nara, 630-8218 Japan 🏡 Atmosphere/Location - Fuji Kimono is a kimono rental shop located on Higashimuki Shopping Street in Nara, Japan. It is located about 300 meters past Nara's famous Mochi shop on the 2nd floor of the building. It accepts both customers who book in advance via the app and walk-in. There are many types of kimono to choose from at various prices, depending on the package you choose. The shop is open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The time to return the kimono must not be later than 6:00 p.m., or there will be a fine. 📌Highlights - We used the booking service via the app for 500 baht per person. This price is the kimono rental price + dressing, bag, socks, shoes, but does not include hairdressing. And if there are customers who have booked in advance on a day that is full The shop does not accept walk-in customers. Average price per person - 500 baht Score - 10/10 #Sakura2024 #NaraKimonoRentalShop #FujiKimonoNara #FujiKimono #NaraKimonoRentalShopLocation #NaraDeerParkKimonoRental #NaraSakuraPhotoSpot #JapaneseSakuraViewingSpot #KansaiSakura #NaraTravel #JapanTravel #WearKimonoWalking

NARANICLE is a restaurant and cafe located inside the Nara Municipal Chubu Community Learning Center, not far from Higashimuki Shopping Street, just a 5-minute walk. This shop is easy to find. Just cross the street at the traffic light and you'll find it. They sell both dine-in and take-away food. Tourists like to sit and relax with dessert or coffee. The highlight of this shop is that every dessert menu has a little deer-shaped biscuit as a topping, as if to symbolize that we are eating in the city of deer. In addition to the dessert menu, there are also main dishes such as pizza, pasta, and steak to choose from. Inside the shop, there are also brochures recommending tourist attractions in Nara Prefecture and souvenirs such as snacks, handkerchiefs, and postcards for you to buy and take home as gifts. 📍 NARANICLE location: Walk from Higashimuki Shopping Street for about 400 meters / Walk from Nara Deer Park for about 800 meters. Located at the traffic light. #OsakaTravel ##Christmas2023 ##NARANICLE ##NaraJapan ##HigashimukiShoppingStreet ##narapark ##NaraPark ##NaraCuteCafe ##NaraRestaurant ##NaraDeliciousRestaurant ##NaraCoffeeShop ##NaraIceCreamShop ##NaraTravel ##JapanTravel

Naka Tani Do is a famous mochi shop in Nara. It is famous for making the fastest mochi in Japan. It has been on many Japanese TV channels and won the TV Champion mochi-making championship. This mochi shop is located on Higashimuki Shopping Street. The shop is located at the intersection in the middle of the street. It is not hard to find because every day there are many Japanese and foreign tourists lining up to buy mochi. What is special about this shop is that they will show you how to pound mochi every 10 minutes, which is very exciting for the tourists who come to buy. After the mochi is pounded, the shop will make an announcement for people to come and buy the freshly pounded mochi because it is tastier than the mochi that has been left for a long time. During this time, people will rush to line up because everyone wants to eat delicious food, right? The price of each mochi is 180 yen. It is sold individually and in packs of 3, 6, and 12 pieces. The shop also sells various flavored sembei. Friends who visit Nara Don't forget to stop by this shop. 📍Directions: Take the train and get off at Nara Station on Higashimuki Shopping Street. Walk to the middle of the alley and you will find Naka Tani Do Mochi Shop. #TravelJapan #NakaTaniDo #NaraMochiFamous #NaraDeliciousMochi #NaraDeliciousFood #NaraDeliciousRestaurant #NaraTravel #OsakaTravel #KansaiTravel