Nara

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A large tree in a grassy field with a traditional building in the background.
A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs, lanterns, and various shops.
A dish of sashimi on a wooden table.
A bowl of soup with noodles, green onions, and a piece of meat.
A traditional Japanese temple with wooden architecture and a stone pathway.

Where to stay in Nara

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A wooden building with a sign in Japanese.

Naramachi

Unique features of Naramachi include the coffeehouses and shopping. Make a stop by Nara City Museum of Photography or Nara Park while you're exploring the area.

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

3 out of 5
1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is ïż„8,033 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
ïż„8,033
ïż„9,719 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,581 reviews)
"Nice location"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2026

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka
The price is ïż„13,611 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
ïż„13,611
ïż„17,574 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,716 reviews)
"Great central location Great amenities such as microwave, tea, coffee, water and good laundry facilities. Tiny room bin facilities and poor airport style check in lets the hotel down."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2026

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

4 out of 5
1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is ïż„9,183 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
ïż„9,183
ïż„11,919 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Unito Hotel Residence NAMBA Motomachi

Unito Hotel Residence NAMBA Motomachi

2 out of 5
2-13-8 Osaka Osaka
Stay at this aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and climate control. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Spa World are located ...
Unito Hotel Residence NAMBA Motomachi
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

4.5 out of 5
3-2-27 Kasugade Minami, Konohana-ku Osaka Osaka
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and hot springs on site. Popular attractions Universal Studios Japan and ...
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

4 out of 5
1 Shichijoodori Higashihorikawa Nishiiru Kyoto Kyoto
Stay at this aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (677 reviews)
"The room we stayed in was very clean and equipped with all the appliances we needed for our short stay. The in-room washer and dryer were especially helpful for washing our clothes after a long, sweaty day under the blazing sun. We were required to put out our garbage and used towels every morning ..."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2026

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Nara attractions

A traditional Japanese torii gate with a red frame, surrounded by lush greenery and stone lanterns.

Nara Park

9.0/10 (4,050 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Nara Park, a lovely green space in Nara. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
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Things to do

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

ïż„12,000
per adult
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
Picture 3 for Activity From Kyoto: Nara Guided Half Day Bus Tour

From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with Lunch

ïż„12,000
per adult
From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with Lunch
Best of Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka

Best of Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka (7~9 spots)

ïż„8,966
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best of Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka (7~9 spots)
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

ïż„19,000
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour
Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train,Fushimi Inari Taisha & Nara Park

Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train,Fushimi Inari Taisha & Nara Park

ïż„10,055
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train,Fushimi Inari Taisha & Nara Park
From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with lunch

From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with lunch

ïż„10,200
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with lunch
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Cities near Nara

A person in black ninja attire crouching with a sword.

Iga

A stone retaining wall alongside a calm river, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
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A traditional wooden building with multiple gabled roofs and a large open courtyard.

Tenri

A serene river surrounded by dense forest and a variety of trees.
Photo by z tanuki (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)

Kizugawa

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