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
"This hotel is very clean and organized, staff are always ready to assist, location is excellent and convenient."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
"Overall the room was great, location of the hotel very convenient. The downside was more personal preference, the AC was not cold enough. Laundry facilities a plus. ice and water dispenser also nice."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Namba Oriental Hotel
"Namba Oriental Hotel's best part is the location, central, middle of the buzz and very dynamic, you step out into a video game literally! I liked the cleanliness of the room, the hotel staff and the laundry facilities as well as breakfast. Would definitely recommend this hotel."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
"Clean Room, excellent breakfast , staff very kind"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho
"Nice bright clean and spacious room. Kitchenette had stove and saucepan frypan and cutlery. Convenient laundry machine in room and drying fan in washroom. Big balcony."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Premium Apart MONday KYOTO GOJO
"Very kind staff! Very professional and they speak great English. The room was excellent and beautiful. 10/10 would recommend!"
Reviewed on 29 May 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.
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
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
