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By saving on your room price, you can make the most of what Nara has to offer. In the larger area, favorite places to visit include Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, and Kyocera Dome Osaka.

Motels often have free parking, and many have outdoor pools. Often one or two stories tall, motel properties usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. Starting in the early 1950s, colorful neon signs were used as beacons for tired families on road trips, and examples today can still be seen along historic U.S. Route 66.

Here you’ll find some of Expedia customers’ favorite motels in the larger area. Family Lodge Hatagoya Narahari: Stay within a 20-minute drive of Nara Park and Todaiji Temple. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Family Lodge Hatagoya Osakako: Free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities are available during your stay. Central Nara is 21.2 mi (34.1 km) away. Family Lodge Hatagoya Osaka Hirakata: Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from the heart of Nara. Family Lodge Hatagoya Iga: Central Nara is 26.2 mi (42.2 km) away. Free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities are available during your stay.

People visiting Nara like its temples, monuments, and gardens. As you’re sightseeing around the area, be sure to enjoy all there is to see and do. Favorite places in and around Nara include Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, and Kyocera Dome Osaka. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Sarusawa Pond Park, Isui-en Garden, and Mount Wakakusa. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum, Yoshikien Garden, and Wakakusa Yamayaki.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Nara to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 77°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 43°F. The rainiest months in Nara are July, June, September, and October, with each month seeing an average of 8 inches of rainfall.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Nara to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Itami Airport (ITM), which is located 21.9 mi (35.3 km) away from the city center. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Kobe Airport (UKB), which is 32.7 mi (52.7 km) away. If you want to see more of the area, ride aboard a train from Shin-Omiya Station, Nara Station, or Kintetsu-Nara Station.