Naramachi Shiryo-kan Museum — Attraction in Nara

Fabulous little time capsule museum! FREE admission, charming place, and a warm welcome by the owner make this a must-visit, in my opinion. ;) Also the only place in the world you can acquire MIGAWARI-ZARU: little cloth good luck monkeys that ward off illness & accidents for their owners. (Available in all sizes & price points.) Definitely recommend for those seeking a more authentic Japanese experience! (My 13 year old daughter even said she’d be happy to come without the matcha ice cream bribe I’d made.) 😜 If it’s not busy, you might also be lucky enough to get a personalized name in Katakana & Kanji by the...

This museum hold all the antiques and cultural items of Nara. At the entrance you will see cloth pouch 身代わり申など (Migawarizaru nado) It looks like monkey. It is made of red and white cloth hanging around the house. This charm is used to ward off bad luck and illness.

Inside the museum store different artifacts of Japan. There are many pottery. Jewerly boxes, Clocks and more. An interesting place to visit to...

If wandering the Naramachi, one should set aside a little time to tour the Naramachi Museum. This is a great free resource to develop a feel for the nuances of the local history and community. The crafts on display range from gorgeous traditional to the contemporary, as well as a few tasteful post-modern efforts. NM also has a nice gift store for obtaining samples of...