Plan a trip to see Nara Prefectural Art Museum

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PG Kuromon

Minami

￥23,768

per person

Jan 30 - Feb 1

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Fukuoka (FUK) to Osaka (KIX)

8.6/10 Excellent! (252 reviews)

I booked this trip around six months ago, and at the time I was told that the accommodation would have a staffed reception. Unfortunately, by the time I arrived, this had changed. I stayed for seven days and six nights, and during that time we weren’t given enough bath towels. This meant we had to wash the used ones ourselves, but there wasn’t really enough laundry detergent provided for us to do so properly. When I made the booking, I was also assured that luggage storage would be available after check-out. Sadly, because the place has now moved to a completely contactless system, this service was no longer offered. In the end, we had to pay for external luggage storage instead. If you’re planning to cook during your stay, it’s worth checking in advance whether the kitchen has the basics you need. You may need to ask specifically about things like knives, spatulas, and ladles, as these weren’t fully provided.

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025

Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo

Shimogyo Ward

￥60,628

per person

Dec 29 - Jan 1

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Fukuoka (FUK) to Osaka (KIX)

8.6/10 Excellent! (138 reviews)

Clean, modern, luminous and spacious!

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

WAYFARER Gojo

Shimogyo Ward

￥68,566

per person

Dec 29 - Jan 1

found 6 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Fukuoka (FUK) to Osaka (KIX)

8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)

Had a lovely stay. Staff was very helpful and hotel very clean.

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

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

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

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Popular places to visit

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

Kofuku-ji Temple

4.5/5(29 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Noboriōji with a visit to Kofuku-ji Temple. 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.

Sarusawa-ike featuring a lake or waterhole

Sarusawa Pond Park

5/5(1 review)

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 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

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