Nara Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Nara
Where to stay in Nara
Naramachi
Unique features of Naramachi include the coffee shops and shopping. Make a stop by Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum or Nara City Museum of Photography while you're exploring the area.
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
The property is very close to the JR station, and bus terminal. There are many dining options in the area.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Clean and pregosdional staff. Good amenities.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Very convenient. Restaurants are located in the same building. Stores like uniglo gu n daiso are also in the same building. Will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
Spacious appartement (we were 2) with all commodities and electronic appliance working well (tv, heater etc….)and well explained. All very clean. very convenient to go to universal studio. Otherwise nothing around and not convenient (convenient stores, restaurants etc…)
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hotel Residence unito NAMBA Motomachi
Hotel is about 15 min walk to Namba shopping district. A big supermarket ’Life’ is 5 min away. Good kitchen. However, there’s no coffee or tea provided. Clean and quiet.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
MONday Apart Premium Osaka Namba WEST
Our stay here was fantastic. We were greeted with very friendly and amazing staff. They were very attentive to know what our needs were and very good at providing information. The location was conveniently located close to train stations and walking distance from the markets. Would definitely stay ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit
Nara Park
Explore the great outdoors at Nara Park, a lovely green space in Nara. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
Todaiji Temple
Todaiji Temple is just one of the places to see in Nara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
Nara National Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Nara National Museum during your travels in Nara. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.
Kasuga Shrine
You can learn about the history of Nara with a trip to Kasuga Shrine. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
Yakushi-ji Temple
Yakushi-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Nara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
Kofuku-ji Temple
You can learn about the history of Noboriōji with a trip to Kofuku-ji Temple. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.
Things to do
Osaka: Nara, Todaiji, Uji Matcha, and Hot Spring Tour
Kyoto Tour at Nara Park, Arashiyama and Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
Best of Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka (7~9 spots)
