Higashimuki Shopping Street

Step into Nara's Higashimuki Shopping Street and be transported back in time! As one of Nara's oldest shopping arcades, this charming lane is lined with traditional Japanese shops and local eateries. Don't miss trying kakinoha sushi (persimmon leaf-wrapped sushi) and Nara pickles, or picking up adorable deer-shaped wagashi as souvenirs. The real magic? Spotting wild Nara deer casually strolling between shops! When lanterns illuminate the street at night, the atmosphere becomes straight out of Edo period Japan - making it the perfect spot to immerse in Nara's authentic culture.