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
Clean rooms and the connecting rooms are perfect for families.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
The location of the hotel is excellent!
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Pros: 1) One block away from subway entrance, indoor walkway with many shops and restaurants, and Dotonbori. 2) Steps away from drug store, restaurants, and convenience store. 3) Buffet breakfast selection and drinks were good with Japanese and Western options. 4) Room size, quality and cleanliness ...
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

MIMARU Osaka Namba Station
The hotel is a fantastic place to stay for families visiting Osaka. We were travelling with two young children, and the staff were very friendly and assitive throughout the stay. The hotel has a games room with games for all ages, and a fun quest activity to find a hidden room in the hotel. Nice ...
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

STAYAT OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI east
Maybe I missed it but there is no staff on-site. Be prepared to do things yourself. Very big rooms and comfortable for a family.
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2025

PG Kuromon
Great location, apartment with laundry, very comfortable and reccomanded
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
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 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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available)

All must-sees in 3 hours - Nara Park Classic Tour! From JR Nara!

Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka

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