Nara
Travel Guide





Visit Nara
Where to stay in Nara

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.

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
excellent hotel to stay.. clean and so organized..
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Clean room, close to the train station
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
5 star
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
Clean, spacious, modern room with well-equipped kitchen & laundry. Self check-in / check-out was easy. Onsen a great plus.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Hotel Residence unito NAMBA Motomachi
Spaces are tight, but has everything. Love having a kitchen! The closest subway station is 10 min walk and It's roughly 15 min walk to Namba station.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

MIMARU Osaka Namba Station
Mimaru hotels are always great. The best in Japan for family rooms. This hotel is in the best location, walking distance to Namba station and so many great food options.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Popular places to visit

Nara Park
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
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 walkable area, find time to 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.

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 walkable 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 culturally rich 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 walkable area, find time to visit its temples.
Things to do

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

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

Osaka: Nara, Todaiji, Uji Matcha, and Hot Spring Tour
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