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
"great location and staff. however taking the elevators is a real pain you litterally have to wait 5 to 10 min in a line just like going to a museum"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
"This hotel is the best choice."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Namba Oriental Hotel
"It was good value for what you get"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
"Lots of space, clean, smart TV, great location. Everything we needed on our stay"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho
"Great location, very clean and safe"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
"The cleanliness of the room was very disappointing. I gave it 2 stars, and I have stayed in 3-star hotels before that were still much cleaner than this one. There was also a very strong cooking smell as soon as we walked into the room, which suggests that many guests cook in the room and that the ..."
Reviewed on 21 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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

Osaka: Nara, Todaiji, Uji Matcha, and Hot Spring Tour

Nara and Uji Day Trip with Deer Park from Osaka

Best of Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka (7~9 spots)

Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train,Fushimi Inari Taisha & Nara Park





