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 City Museum of Photography or Nara Park while you're exploring the area.
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
"Too crowded self checking in ; busy elevator"
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
"The location is convenient to shops, restaurants and subways. Lots to do and eat in the immediate location. The only thing I didn't like was the size of the room for 3 adults, with 3 beds. There was no room to put your things and with 3 suitcases, and backpacks it was pretty tight. Because of the ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
"I did not like that that they would charge 1000yen per person to sit in bar pluss two drinks minimum. Consequently we did not use their bar."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
"Great experience"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Unito Hotel Residence NAMBA Motomachi
"It was incredibly nice inside and most of the workers also could speak English!!"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho
"The room was decent sized. Had a folding wall to turn the room into 2 rooms between the 2 beds. Has a refrigerator that stays really cold, electric stove, microwave, and washer with separate drying room. Detergent was provided along with kitchen supplies. Slippers and robes for all guests. I took ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Popular places to visit
Nara Park
Explore the great outdoors at Nara Park, a lovely green space in Nara. While in this walkable 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.
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.
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.
Toshodai-ji Temple
After visiting Toshodai-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nara. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.
Things to do
Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
Nara Deer Park, Todaiji Temple, Uji Matcha & Hot Spring Day Tour
Nara and Uji Day Trip with Deer Park from Osaka
Best of Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka (7~9 spots)
Osaka Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Nara, Arashiyama, Day Trip by Bus
