Things to do in Nara Prefecture

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Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

RM11
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

RM14
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

RM50
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
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From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with Lunch

RM302
per adult
From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with Lunch
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

RM33
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

RM139
per adult
Osaka: Castle Tower Admission / Guided Walking Tour
Osaka: Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour

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

RM246
per adult
Osaka: Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour
Pickleball in Osaka & Kyoto with Locals!

Pickleball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with Locals!

RM26
per adult
Pickleball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with Locals!
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From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour

From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour

Activity duration is 9 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 512 reviews
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Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen

Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen

Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
The previous price was RM 15 and current price is RM 9 per adult
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Osaka: Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour

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

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 13 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 325 per adult
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Osaka: Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour

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

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 13 reviews
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Osaka: Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour

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

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 13 reviews
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Price is RM 325 per adult
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What to do in Nara Prefecture

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Nara Park

9.0/10 (4,050 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.
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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.

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.

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.