More commonly, the name refers to the road east of JR Nara Station; the road is lined with retail shops, restaurants, hotels, banks, convenience stores and other establishments and draws a large number of visitors. 
通常はJR奈良駅より東側を云い、各種店舗や飲食店・ホテル・金融機関・コンビニなどが軒を並べ、大勢の通行人で賑わう。