Things to Do in Nara in 2025

Heijo Palace which includes heritage elements and tranquil scenes

Nara featuring street scenes, a city and night scenes

Toshodai-ji Temple showing a temple or place of worship and heritage elements

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What to do in Nara

Discover the most popular places to visit in Nara

Nara Park

4.5/5(731 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Nara Park, a lovely green space in Nara. While in this walkable 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.

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.

Nara National Museum

4/5(22 reviews)

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.

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.

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 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 culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Heijo Palace

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

Mount Wakakusa

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Wakakusa during your travels in Nara. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Nara

Naramachi

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