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Place to VisitGangōjichō, Nara
Naramachi Koshi-no-Ie (Lattice House)
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Located in Nara's historic merchant district, this meticulously reconstructed machiya (traditional wooden townhouse) offers a free, intimate look at Edo-period domestic life. Visitors can walk through the narrow, deep layout to admire the architectural ingenuity of the street-facing lattice windows, the space-saving under-stair storage (kaidan-tansu), and quiet inner courtyard gardens.
Insider Tip
Take off your shoes at the entrance to explore the tatami rooms, and don't miss climbing the steep wooden stairs to the second floor.
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