# Naramachi Old Town

Nara, Japan

Naramachi is the old merchant quarter south of Sarusawa Pond, a maze of narrow lanes lined with wooden machiya townhouses. Built largely over the former grounds of Gangō-ji temple, it grew into a thriving trading district during the Edo period.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Naramachi Old Town, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 34.677, 135.829

[City page](/cities/nara)

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