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.

Things to do

Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

฿86

per traveller

100% of travellers recommend

Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

฿412

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

Osaka Subway and Attractions Pass

฿1,202

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

฿2,471

per adult

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

฿1,606

per adult

88% of travellers recommend

Osaka Castle Walking Tour Uncover Samurai History

฿782

per adult

Harukas 300 Observatory Tickets | Osaka

฿268

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Osaka’s Iconic All-Pink Club: Entry from ¥500 (VIP Upgrade)

฿103

per adult

Osaka: Five Must-See Highlights Walking Tour & Ramen Lunch

฿1,812

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

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A traditional Japanese torii gate with a red frame, surrounded by lush greenery and stone lanterns.

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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Find the best Nara Prefecture areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Nara Prefecture

A wooden building with a sign in Japanese.

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.