Nara City Historical Materials Preservation House, Nara

Name: Nara City Historical Materials Preservation House
Address: Nara, Japan

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Nara City Historical Materials Preservation House, Nara

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The Historical Materials Preservation House opened near Gangō-ji in Nara, Japan, in 1993. The facility investigates, preserves, and displays old documents and other historical materials relating to Naramachi and Nara City more generally, and the exhibitions change monthly. The large cornerstone in the courtyard is thought to be from the Gangō-ji shōrō. ()

Opened: 1993 (32 years ago)Coordinates: 34°40'40"N, 135°49'44"E

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Nara City Historical Materials Preservation House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kōfuku-ji, Nara Kasugano International Forum Iraka, Gangō-ji, Nara Centennial Hall.

0.4 miNE
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~760 ftSE
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Nara Centennial Hall, Nara
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~1320 ftSE
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~1810 ftN
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~1830 ftE
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34°40'40"N • 135°50'6"E
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nara City Historical Materials Preservation House?

Nearby attractions include Zi yun shan xi guang yuan, Nara (2 min walk), Sen jia zhu zhai, Nara (3 min walk), Xi chuan jia zhu zhai, Nara (3 min walk), Shi nian si, Nara (3 min walk).

How to get to Nara City Historical Materials Preservation House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nara City Historical Materials Preservation House:

Bus

Minamibukuro-cho • Lines: 6 (5 min walk)
Nishikitsuji • Lines: 6 (8 min walk)

Train

Kintetsu Nara (12 min walk)
Kyōbate (14 min walk)