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.

Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Everything about our stay was great except for the shower. It would randomly change temperature dramatically while you were showering and would not change back until 3-4 minutes has passed. Other than that, the staff was very accommodating, it was very clean and much more extravagant than I was ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
This hotel was really nice and in a good location. The entrance can be a bit tricky but once you get the hang of it it’s not bad at all. My only complaint is how humid it is once you get off on your floor after the elevator. There’s a door you need to get through to get to the hallway and it’s really ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Absolutely Flawless! This hotel was perfect in every way. The location is incredibly convenient, the service is top-notch, and the rooms are spotless. It made my stay so easy and enjoyable. I would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
Breakfast was good. Train station very close.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Hotel Residence unito NAMBA Motomachi
Spaces are tight, but has everything. Love having a kitchen! The closest subway station is 10 min walk and It's roughly 15 min walk to Namba station.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho
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 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.

Nara National Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Nara National Museum during your travels in Nara. While in this walkable 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.

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.
Things to do

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

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

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

Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour






