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
"clean"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
"It is centrally located but a pain to get to (walking all the way around a building). Rooms are a little small for luggage so be strategic about what you're packing. Very flexible in terms of luggage storage"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Namba Oriental Hotel
"Awesome hotel and location is the best for those who want to explore the Namba area. It was very family-friendly and trendy hotel."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
"Very simple and enjoyable experience BUT very depressing there is no front staff. Understandable though."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Unito Hotel Residence NAMBA Motomachi
"Apart from the various stains on the couch, the rest of the apartment was clean. We did report the stains to the front desk but no intervention was done. In-suite laundry is extrenely convienent and the kitchen has basic utensils. Quiet neighborhood but not too far from the station."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 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
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.
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.
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.
Nara Family
During your visit to Nara, you can do some window-shopping at Nara Family. 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
