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 Nara Park or Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum while you're exploring the area.
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Hotel very convenient as it just outside the JR exit. Room size may be a bit smaller but luggage can put under the bed. Bathroom a bit small but have a small bathtub. Weird thing is Air Con temperature can’t be adjusted as it a centralised. So sometime at night sleeping feel a bit hot. Over all is ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Clean room, staff amazing, location super convenient. One of the most rememberable hotels i ever stayed at.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Close to everything! Nice staff ! Room clean and beautiful. With complete hygienist material and panjAma . Breakfast was delicious.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
Thank you for a peaceful stay. Everything was great except for the beds as they were very firm and can be uncomfortable. Did not have breakfast so I cannot comment on it. All in all I would give this place 7/10.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
STAYAT OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI east
We loved this property. The room we booked was big enough for all our luggage and a lot bigger than other rooms in the area! It’s next to a 7/11 as well and this made it perfect for late night Konbini runs! :)
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho
Hotel conveniently located near train stations and many restaurants & 7/11. Good size room with Laundry and dinning table and chairs. Just what we needed to crush out after a long of touring.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
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.
Kasuga Shrine
You can learn about the history of Nara with a trip to Kasuga Shrine. While in this walkable 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 culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
Sarusawa Pond Park
Sarusawa Pond Park is just one of the places to see in Noboriōji, 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 culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
Things to do
Osaka: Nara, Todaiji, Uji Matcha, and Hot Spring Tour
Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
Best of Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka (7~9 spots)
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
