Things to do in Nara Prefecture

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Nara Prefecture Travel Guide

Naramachi featuring street scenes as well as a small group of people

Adventure & outdoor

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Nara: Heart of Nature Temple, Forest, & Waterfall Bike Tour

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Food, drink & nightlife

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Osaka Backstreet Night Tour

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Private & custom tours

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Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi Day Trip with English Speaking Driver

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Classes & workshops

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Osaka Cooking Class

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Holiday & seasonal tours

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Romantic Tour In Nara

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Discover the most popular places to visit in Nara Prefecture

Nara Park

4.5/5(731 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.

Todaiji Temple

4.5/5(393 reviews)

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.

Tamaki Shrine

Learn about the local history of Totsukawa when you take a trip to Tamaki Shrine. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's hot springs.

Mount Yoshino

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Yoshino during your travels in Yoshino. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.

Horyu-ji Temple

4.5/5(32 reviews)

Find out about the history of Ikaruga with a stop at Horyu-ji Temple. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Kasuga Shrine

4.5/5(46 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Nara with a visit to Kasuga Shrine. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Yakushi-ji Temple

4.5/5(26 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Nara with a trip to Yakushi-ji Temple. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Nara National Museum

4/5(22 reviews)

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

Kashihara Shrine

You can learn about the history of Shinyoshino Onsen with a visit to Kashihara Shrine. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Nara Prefecture

Naramachi

Unique features of Naramachi include the coffeehouses and shopping. Make a stop by Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum or Gango-ji Temple while you're exploring the area.

Hashimoto

While there might not be top attractions in Hashimoto, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Abe Monjuin Temple and Kashihara Insectarium.