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
Everything was fantastic! Location , ambiance, amenities, convenience, etc
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Great stay close to Osaka Station. Rooms were small (but normal for the area), amenities were great, easy to walk to the station or subway. Breakfast was awesome - lots of options. I would stay again.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Yes
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
Spacious & clean room. New apartments. Breakfast was tasty and plentiful. Close to public transport.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

STAYAT OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI east
We loved this property. The room we booked was big enough for all our luggage and a lot bigger than other rooms in the area! It’s next to a 7/11 as well and this made it perfect for late night Konbini runs! :)
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

MIMARU Osaka Namba Station
It was centrally located and the staff were very helpful
Reviewed on 8 Jan 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 walkable 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.

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 walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Toshodai-ji Temple
After visiting Toshodai-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nara. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
Things to do

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

Nara Deer Park, Uji Matcha, & Hot Spring Full-Day Tour from Osaka

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

Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour






