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 Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum or Nara City Museum of Photography while you're exploring the area.

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Clean and the views are amazing
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Clean and spacious room. Convenient location to malls and restaurants
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
The room was clean and had a space with table and chairs for eating. Large window w/ great view and natural light. Was happy they provided Tea pot, fridge, PJ’s ( one size fits most)
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
Room has more space feel like staying home.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

Unito Hotel Residence NAMBA Motomachi
Great kitchen, free laundry soap, enough closet space and room to sleep for two adults and a kid.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho
Clean room with everything you can possible need inside , In a nice location.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
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 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.

Kasuga Shrine
You can learn about the history of Nara with a trip to Kasuga Shrine. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Yakushi-ji Temple
Yakushi-ji 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.

Kofuku-ji Temple
You can learn about the history of Noboriōji with a trip to Kofuku-ji Temple. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.
Activities

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 1-Day Bus Tour

From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with lunch

Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available)





