NARA NIGHT MARKET 2026｜10/10(Sat) Access & Fees

Dates & time: October 10, 2026 (Sat) 12:00–21:00
cost: Free admission (food and activities are paid individually)
Venue & access: Nara Park Bus Terminal (daytime: Nara Prefectural Office corridor; evening: special venue at the bus rotary) 2 minutes' walk from the Kenchomae (Nara Kotsu bus) stop; 9 minutes' walk from Kintetsu Nara Station.

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Nara Park Bus Terminal (daytime: Nara Prefectural Office corridor; evening: special venue at the bus rotary), and 8 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

Around 15 million people visit Nara each year, and about 86% are said to be day-trippers. NARAMILE launches this first night market to create reasons to stay after dark. The daytime part in the Nara Prefectural Office corridor offers workshops for all ages; in the evening, the bus rotary at Nara Park Bus Terminal hosts food trucks from popular shops, live taiko by a local group around sunset, and candlelight. Free entry.

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Schedule

12:00–18:00 Daytime: craft workshops and food trucks (Nara Prefectural Office corridor)
18:00–21:00 Evening: food trucks and stage (special venue at the Nara Park Bus Terminal bus rotary)
From around 18:00: live taiko by a local group

Organisers

Organized by NARAMILE
Sponsors: Umenoyado Brewery, Yudama Project, mayumi project, nijiirosept, Kenken China, add9
Supported by Nara Prefecture (Food and Agriculture Promotion Division) and Nara City (Tourism Strategy Division)

*Held in light rain, cancelled in stormy weather; check the official Instagram (@naranightmarket)

*Vendor details will be announced

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出典: 公式Instagram（@naranightmarket）

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FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

Admission is free. Food from the food trucks, workshops, and other activities are charged individually.

What happens if it rains?

The event goes ahead in light rain but is cancelled in severe weather. Whether it proceeds is announced on the day via the official Instagram (@naranightmarket).

Can I bring children?

Yes. The daytime part in the Nara Prefectural Office corridor has workshops for all ages.

How far is it from the nearest station?

9 minutes' walk from Kintetsu Nara Station, or 2 minutes from the Kenchomae bus stop.