10 TOP Things to Do in Nara Prefecture July 2026

A traditional Japanese bridge over a calm lake, surrounded by autumn foliage.

A traditional Japanese building with a large, multi-tiered roof and wooden architecture, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a small pond.

A traditional building with a tiled roof and a central entrance, surrounded by a paved area with people walking and trees.

A traditional Japanese pagoda with a multi-tiered roof, surrounded by a wooden fence and blue traffic cones.

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, wooden pillars, and a stone lantern in front.

Activities

Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

AU$18

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing Full Day Trip from Kyoto

AU$78

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

AU$107

per adult

Osaka: Castle History Walking Tour / Castle Tower Admission

Osaka: Castle Tower Admission / Guided Walking Tour

AU$49

per adult

From Osaka or Kyoto: Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kyoto

AU$85

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

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

AU$85

per adult

92% of travellers recommend

Kyoto/Osaka: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkakuji Day Tour

AU$70

per adult

88% of travellers recommend

Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto

AU$85

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Osaka: Dotonbori District Sightseeing Cruise & Beer Discount

Osaka: Dotonbori District River Cruise with Drink Discount

AU$18

per adult

76% of travellers recommend

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Nara Park

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Explore the great outdoors at Nara Park, a lovely green space in Nara. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

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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.

A large stone monument with a metal railing on top, surrounded by a paved walkway and grassy areas.

Kōriyama

If you're spending some time in Kōriyama, Koriyama Castle and Hakomotokan Konya Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Hashimoto

While Hashimoto isn't home to many top sights, Asuka Historical Museum and Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture are some notable places to visit nearby.

Imaicho

Travellers like the historical sites in Imaicho, and Imai Machiya Hall is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A traditional Japanese temple entrance with stone lion statues, wooden torii gates, and hanging lanterns.

Tatsuta

Though Tatsuta may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nara Kenko Land and Ikaruga Cultural Asset Center.

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