In the Edo Period, the Nara Kitamachi area flourished centering on Nara-Kaido Road leading to Kyoto as a north gateway of Nara to Todai-ji Temple, etc., in which hatago (inn with meals) and shops stood side by side.
江戸時代、東大寺などに向かう、奈良の北の玄関口として旅籠や商店が並び、京都へ通じる奈良街道を中心に栄えた地域。