Naramachi Mishiru 2026

Dates & time: November 2, 2026 (Mon) - November 8, 2026 (Sun) Varies by venue and program (special openings mostly 10:00–16:00)
Price & booking: Special openings: free to ¥550 depending on the venue. Shiru/Meguru programs: ¥300–3,500 No booking needed for the special openings (Miru). Shiru and Meguru programs require advance booking (first come, first served), with application methods and deadlines differing by program. Shiru 6 (Hatago Hasegawa) and Shiru 8 (Inoue Honten) take bookings by phone only. Naramachi Mishiru official site
Venue & access: Across Naramachi (Kitamachi, Naramachi, Takabatake, Kyobate and Kidera), Nara City Walk to each venue from Kintetsu Nara Station or JR Nara Station

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Why You Should Visit

For one week, Nara's old town opens up townhouses and cultural properties that are normally closed to the public. Under "Miru" (special openings), eight places can be visited without booking, including the former Hosoda Residence, the courtyard garden of the Sano Residence, Imanishi-ke Shoin, Gangoji Temple and the former home of novelist Shiga Naoya. Twenty bookable programs run alongside: "Shiru" talks and workshops led by locals, and "Meguru" guided walks. Now in its sixth year, it suits visitors who want to step off the Nara Park route and wander the lanes of the old merchant quarter.

Programs

Timetable & Map

NOTE

Three ways to join

Miru: special openings of townhouses, temples, shrines and modern buildings (no booking)
Shiru: talks and tastings with locals on nara-zuke pickles, wagashi, local sake, a soy sauce brewery and more (booking required)
Meguru: guided walks through Kitamachi, Naramachi, Takabatake and Kyobate (booking required)

Information booth

Naramachi Monogatarikan (2-1 Nakashinyacho), 10:00–17:00, with walking info and same-day events

Sticker rally

Get a sticker at each Miru spot A–H or by joining a Shiru/Meguru program. Collect 4 for a prize (11/2–11/8)
Prize counters: the information booth, former Nabeya Police Box Kitamachi information center (closed Wed), Kitamachi Tegaimon tourist information center (closed Thu), Kyobate Station tourist information center (closed Wed)

*Shiru/Meguru programs close once full

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FAQ

Do I need to book?

The eight special openings (Miru) can be visited without booking. The Shiru talks and Meguru walks require advance booking on a first-come, first-served basis.

Which days have the most venues open?

All eight special-opening venues are open on Saturday November 7 and Sunday November 8. On weekdays, only a few such as Imanishi-ke Shoin, the former Shiga Naoya residence and the former Chojukai laboratory are open.

Is there an admission fee?

The former Hosoda Residence, the Sano Residence garden and Koshindo are free, and Gokoin accepts donations. Imanishi-ke Shoin, Gangoji and the former Shiga Naoya residence charge ¥500, and the former Chojukai laboratory ¥550 (adult rates).