Things to do in Nara Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

A traditional Japanese bridge over a calm lake, surrounded by autumn foliage.
A traditional Japanese building with a large, multi-tiered roof and wooden architecture, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a small pond.
A traditional building with a tiled roof and a central entrance, surrounded by a paved area with people walking and trees.
A traditional Japanese pagoda with a multi-tiered roof, surrounded by a wooden fence and blue traffic cones.
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, wooden pillars, and a stone lantern in front.

Things to do

Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

RM10
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Picture 3 for Activity From Kyoto: Nara Guided Half Day Bus Tour

Nara Park & Kinkakuji Temple Heritage Tour with Tea Ceremony

RM302
per adult
Nara Park & Kinkakuji Temple Heritage Tour with Tea Ceremony
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

RM48
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Osaka: Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour

Osaka: Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour

RM245
per adult
Osaka: Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour
Osaka’s Iconic All-Pink Club: Entry from ¥500

Osaka’s Iconic All-Pink Club: Entry from ¥500 (VIP Upgrade)

RM13
per adult
Osaka’s Iconic All-Pink Club: Entry from ¥500 (VIP Upgrade)
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

RM302
per adult
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
Osaka Abeno Harukas

Harukas 300 Observatory Tickets | Osaka

RM28
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Harukas 300 Observatory Tickets | Osaka
Osaka: Castle History Walking Tour / Castle Tower Admission

Osaka: Castle Tower Admission / Guided Walking Tour

RM138
per adult
Osaka: Castle Tower Admission / Guided Walking Tour
Off The Beaten Path Osaka Local Bar Crawl/ 22 Tapas 7 Drinks

Off The Beaten Path Osaka Local Bar Crawl/ 22 Tapas 7 Drinks

RM23
per adult
Off The Beaten Path Osaka Local Bar Crawl/ 22 Tapas 7 Drinks
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Nara Park

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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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A wooden building with a sign in Japanese.

Naramachi

Unique features of Naramachi include the coffee shops and shopping. Make a stop by Nara Park or Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum while you're exploring the area.

A large stone monument with a metal railing on top, surrounded by a paved walkway and grassy areas.

Kōriyama

If you're spending some time in Kōriyama, Koriyama Castle and Hakomotokan Konya Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Imaicho

Travellers like the historical sites in Imaicho, and Imai Machiya Hall is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Hashimoto

While Hashimoto isn't home to many top sights, Asuka Historical Museum and Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture are some notable places to visit nearby.

A traditional Japanese temple entrance with stone lion statues, wooden torii gates, and hanging lanterns.

Tatsuta

Though Tatsuta may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nara Kenko Land and Ikaruga Cultural Asset Center.