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Shika no Fune

On the south of “Nara-machi”, a popular tourist spot in Nara. This complex welcomes tourists.

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This complex is produced by “Kurumi no Ki”, a popular cafe in Nara. Located in the south of “Naramachi” as the entrance of the town, this complex is composed of “Mayu”, a tourist center, “Kamado”, a restaurant, and “Saezuri”, a cafe.

Mayu has an impressive atmosphere with a building in the style of Western-Japanese architecture, popular in the beginning of the Taisho period. Unlike ordinary tourist centers, staff members will interact and discuss Nara, as well as provide original tourist maps that welcome you to a wonderful journey to Nara. A mini-museum and library built in a cellar is adjacent, allowing visitors to spend a plentiful time.

Restaurant “Kamado” features meals with rice steamed traditionally using firewood. Meals include freshly steamed rice, and food made with Nara local ingredients. Visitors can experience Nara via their taste buds.

After a meal, or if visitors wish to take a break, they may visit the Cafe “Saezuri”. Under a spacious and bright space, make sure to rest your wings and enjoy homemade sweets and drinks.

Highlights

  • Tourist Center “Mayu” features interactions and discussions.
  • Restaurant “Kamado” features firewood steamed rice, a must eat.
  • Cafe “Saezuri” is a comfortable cafe perfect for resting your wings.

Photos

  • Inside “Mayu”. Featuring tourist information about Nara-machi area and Nara prefecture.

    Inside “Mayu”. Featuring tourist information about Nara-machi area and Nara prefecture.

  • This cylinder-shaped library features more than 1000 books about Nara and its culture.

    This cylinder-shaped library features more than 1000 books about Nara and its culture.

  • Kamado features a giant firewood furnace.

    Kamado features a giant firewood furnace.

  • Meal featuring freshly-steamed rice.

    Meal featuring freshly-steamed rice.

  • Saezuri features a bright, spacious environment.

    Saezuri features a bright, spacious environment.

  • A gorgeous cafe menu, have a relaxing time.

    A gorgeous cafe menu, have a relaxing time.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have foreign language support? (If it is available, what language is available?)

A

The Tourist Information Center "Mayu" is available in English.

Q

Is it possible to re-enter the premises?

A

Yes, it is.

Q

Is free WiFi available in the facility?

A

Yes, it is.

Q

Is eating and drinking allowed? Can I bring my own food or drinks?

A

Restaurant and Groceries Kamado, Tearoom Saezuri is a restaurant. We do not allow food or drinks in all of our venues.

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

Not available.

Q

Do you have any ticket deals?

A

We have a stamp card system, you can earn 1 stamp per 1000 yen purchase in cash.
Visitors dining at Restaurant and Grocery “Kamado” will be given a coupon valid in Tearoom “Saezuri”.

Q

Do you have bathrooms?

A

Toilets available in Tourist Center Mayu, and within the venue.

Q

Do you have a rental cycle?

A

We have a 3 electric-cycle rental system available for guests taller than 140cm. Please check with Tourist Center Mayu staff members for prices and details.

Q

Do you allow credit cards?

A

Yes, but not at “Kamado”.

Q

What are some tourist spots around the venue?

A

Please ask our staff members. We have tourist maps and pamphlets.

Reviews

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  • Alex Wu

    這兒很重視與旅客們的接觸和交談的方式哦,,,

Details

Name in Japanese
鹿の舟
Postal Code
630-8317
Address
11 Inoue-cho, Nara City, Nara
Telephone
0742-94-3500 (Tourist Center Mayu)
Closed
Kamado, Saezuri closed on Wednesday. Mayu open everyday.
Hours
Kamado 11am-4pm (Meals served until 3pm)
Saezuri 12pm - 5pm
Mayu 9am - 5pm
Admission
Free
Directions
1) 10 min walk from JR Manyo Mahoroba Line Kyobate Station
2) 17 min walk from Kintetsu Nara Station
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)