Plan a trip to see Todaiji Temple

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Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

Konohana

￥44,472

per person

Oct 14 - Oct 16

found 2 days ago

Roundtrip flight included

Fukuoka (FUK) to Osaka (KIX)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)

A fantastic option for those using Universal park, everything is there you need. The hotel rooms are a great size with plenty of the comforts you expect in a Japanese hotel

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

KABIN Taka

Shimogyo Ward

￥70,592

per person

Nov 10 - Nov 13

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Sapporo (CTS) to Osaka (KIX)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)

Couldnt fault this hotel for value for money, location and staff were efficient and friendly.

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

KABIN Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward

￥56,935

per person

Nov 10 - Nov 13

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

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.

Reviewed on Aug 25, 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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Private & custom tours

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Arashiyama & Nara Highlights: One-Day Private Tour Adventure

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Classes & workshops

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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

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.

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.

Nigatsu-do Temple

Find out about the history of Nara when you take a trip to Nigatsu-do Temple. 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.