Plan a trip to see Nara National Museum

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WAYFARER Shinsaibashi

Minami

per person

Oct 8 - Oct 12

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Roundtrip flight included

Sapporo (CTS) to Osaka (KIX)

8.4/10 Very Good! (47 reviews)

I liked everything except they could not help me send my luggage to the next hotel. But they told me i can send it from any convenience store. And there is one at the end of the street

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

ORI Nipponbashi

Minami

per person

Sep 9 - Sep 15

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Tokyo (NRT) to Osaka (KIX)

10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)

Very spacious, lots of amenities, good price, not too far from the station.

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

Konohana

per person

Sep 19 - Sep 21

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Fukuoka (FUK) to Osaka (KIX)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,029 reviews)

One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at, total pleasure. All other hotels will not and can not compare at this price point, period. This is the standard when it comes to family accommodations!

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

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Tours & day trips

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Full-dayTour in Osaka Nara, Todaiji temple and Uji Matcha

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From Tokyo to Kyoto and Nara: A Captivating Full-Day Private Tour

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Half Day Nara and Matcha Farm Private Van Tour

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Popular places to visit

4 days ago at this tiny shrine near to Todaiji which is the first in Nara to bloom. A world of differences in 3 days as Osaka & Kyoto are now in full bloom! This picture was taken on Mar 3.

Himuro Shrine

You can find out about the history of Nara with a stop at Himuro Shrine. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Nara's near proximity to the cities of Kyoto and Osaka makes it an easy side trip in anyone's Kansai itinerary. And although most people come to Nara for the roaming (but tame) deers and the historical temples, Nara park offers a lot of hidden gems that I would recommend devoting a whole day to enjoy a trip to Japan's first permanent capital.
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Take for example, Yoshikien Garden: it is a mere walking distance away from Todaiji temple and yet it is almost always missed by tourists. Foreign travelers can avail of the free entrance just by showing their passports. The moss garden

Yoshiki-en

You can find out about the history of Nara when you stop by Yoshiki-en. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Isui-en Garden

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

Todaiji Temple

You can learn about the history of Nara when you stop by Todaiji Temple. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Kofuku-ji Shrine which includes heritage architecture, street scenes and a temple or place of worship

Kofuku-ji Temple

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

Sarusawa-ike featuring a lake or waterhole

Sarusawa Pond Park

Sarusawa Pond Park is just one of the places to see in Noboriōji, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.