Plan a trip to see Todaiji Temple Cultural Center

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Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

Konohana

￥45,872

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Oct 19 - Oct 21

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Fukuoka (FUK) to Osaka (KIX)

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The staff and facilities at the hotel were wonderful and would definitely return with my family and recommend to others.

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KABIN Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward

￥57,147

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Nov 10 - Nov 13

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Sapporo (CTS) to Osaka (KIX)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (155 reviews)

The facility was essentially located near other restaurants and tourist sites. It had a bar, restaurant and rest area; very clean. The rooms were spacious. The staff was professional and courteous. They had laundry services.

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MONday Apart Premium Osaka Namba WEST

Naniwa

￥136,030

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Oct 4 - Oct 7

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Fukuoka (FUK) to Osaka (KIX)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (132 reviews)

Mamba Station has so many food options. Can walk to Dotombori.

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

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Arashiyama & Nara Highlights: One-Day Private Tour Adventure

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Kyoto: Table-Style Tea Ceremony at a Kyo-Machiya

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Nara: Bike Tour in Ancient Capital UNESCO World Heritage

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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

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 walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Nara National Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Nara National Museum in Nara. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

The deer in Nara know how to bow and are everywhere. Very interesting experience!

Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine

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