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What to do in Nara Prefecture
Popular places to visit
Nara Park
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
Todaiji Temple 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.
Tamaki Shrine
Tamaki Shrine is just one of the places to see in Totsukawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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.
Kasuga Shrine
You can learn about the history of Nara with a trip to Kasuga Shrine. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.
Horyu-ji Temple
After visiting Horyu-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ikaruga. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.
Kofuku-ji Temple
You can learn about the history of Noboriōji with a trip to Kofuku-ji Temple. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
Yakushi-ji Temple
Yakushi-ji Temple 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.
Nara National Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Nara National Museum during your travels in Nara. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.
Areas of Nara Prefecture
Naramachi
Unique features of Naramachi include the coffee shops and shopping. Make a stop by Nara City Museum of Photography or Nara Park while you're exploring the area.
Kōriyama
If you're spending some time in Kōriyama, Koriyama Castle and Hakomotokan Konya Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Hashimoto
While Hashimoto isn't home to many top sights, Kashihara Insectarium and Asuka Historical Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Imaicho
Travellers like the historical sites in Imaicho, and Imai Machiya Hall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Tatsuta
Though Tatsuta may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Horyuji I Center and Nara Kenko Land.
Shimobuchi
Though Shimobuchi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kinpusenji Temple and Yoshino Jingu.
