Nara
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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
Great motel, very busy elevators but nice amenities
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Very large and "industrialized" hotel. This is not a luxury hotel in my opinion, feels more like an Aiport than a hotel (the lobby was always very crowded with people coming in and out. Feels like a massive operation). Room was VERY small (even for Japan standards) and we felt the overall stay was ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Nice and clean. Conveniently located. There’s also a convenient store on basement which we loved. Only slightly inconvenient part was if you’re on any floor above 22 you have to take two elevators. First one to floor 22 then next one to your floor up to 30.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
Great place to stay, it is self check in and no reception desk. Room was like a small condo, 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, big bathroom and your own laundry. Short walk from love you station and Universal Studios is walkable
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho
Great stay at Eslead Namba Daikokucho. The room was a bit snug for our group of six, but it worked well overall. We especially appreciated having an in-room laundry machine (after our day trip to Nara) it was super convenient. We didn’t end up using the kitchen, but it was nice to have the option ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
I love this place!
Reviewed on 1 May 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 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 culturally rich 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.

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.

Sarusawa Pond Park
Sarusawa Pond Park is just one of the places to see in Noboriōji, 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

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

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

Nara: Deer, Great Buddha & Traditional Mochi Tasting

Private Nara Tour and Sake Tasting (Departing from Kyoto/Nara)
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