[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

Finally, I have some free time to organize the travel guide for my trip to Kansai, Japan. The trip lasted 13 days, spanning from Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture to Shirahama in Wakayama Prefecture, and the richness of the experience was even shocking to me when I looked back on it🤣 Today, I mainly want to share tips about eating, drinking, playing, and deer-spotting in Nara🦌. ① Getting from Osaka to Nara The cheapest way: Navigate to JR Nara Station, The most convenient way: Navigate to Kintetsu Nara Station ② The biggest shopping street in Nara is Sanjo-dori, which connects JR Nara Station to Nara Park. It's highly recommended to choose accommodation near this street! ③ If you don't have a specific restaurant in mind, you can navigate to Nara City Higashimuki Shopping Street, which is filled with restaurants and dessert shops. Take your time to stroll and choose. Most places are moderately priced, and the few I've tried were quite good. ④ Free luggage storage: Navigate to Nara Prefecture Tourist Exchange Center & Accommodation Center ⑤ For deer watching, try to go in the morning when the deer are full of energy. In the afternoon, they tend to be aloof after eating😂. Feed them little by little, so you can enjoy the experience longer. ⑥ Nara Park is a vast place. For a more precise location to see deer, navigate to the Nara National Museum. The large grass field and big house in the background make for great photos. ⑦ The popular Shizuka Kamameshi rice dish is worth trying. It's located right across from the park, but you might have to wait for a seat, especially when it's busy, and queue outside in the cold. Kamameshi is a light and delicate version of clay pot rice, suitable for those who prefer a lighter taste. I recommend the 'Nara Seven Kinds Kamameshi Spring Limited Edition,' which includes two large oysters, very satisfying😋 ⑧ If you like tempura or udon, try 📍 Kamaiki. The shrimp tempura and chicken tempura udon are excellent, with thin batter, tender meat, and juicy sauce. The noodles are chewy, and the broth is a diluted version of the tempura radish mash sauce, very authentic and satisfying. This place also accepts Alipay. ⑨ 📍 Oshaberina Kame - Their cheese baked rice is delicious, not too sweet or cloying. The omelet rice is just average. They also support Alipay. ⑩ 📍 Yamato Tea Daifuku Specialty Store GRAN CHA Their signature matcha daifuku is average. I chose the recommended medium sweetness, but it was still too sweet. The matcha is good, with a lingering aftertaste. The stringy chestnut paste is quite nice😄. The biggest pitfall is that each person must order a set meal to dine in, and the portions are not small... Not for those who don't like sweets. 👉 Overall, Nara is a small and cozy city, very close to Osaka. If you're tired of the hustle and bustle of Osaka, consider spending a day here for a super healing and intimate encounter with the deer~

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