Things to do in Nara Prefecture

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Naramachi featuring street scenes as well as a small group of people
Naramachi showing signage
Naramachi showing road cycling and street scenes as well as an individual male
Yakushi-ji Temple showing interior views, a temple or place of worship and a statue or sculpture
Yakushi-ji Temple showing heritage elements, a garden and a temple or place of worship

Most popular activities in Nara Prefecture

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Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip

Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip

Activity duration is 10 hours
7.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥8,500 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Mt. Fuji and Cherry Blossom Day Trip with English Speaking Driver

Mt. Fuji and Cherry Blossom Day Trip with English Speaking Driver

Activity duration is 10 hours
8.4 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥95,000 per traveler*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Osaka Food Tour - 13 Delicious Dishes at 5 Local Eateries

Osaka Food Tour - 13 Delicious Dishes at 5 Local Eateries

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 12 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥13,000 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Kendo and samurai experience in Kyoto

Kendo and samurai experience in Kyoto

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥16,500 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip

Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip

Activity duration is 10 hours
7.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥8,500 per adult
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What to do in Nara Prefecture

Discover the most popular places to visit in Nara Prefecture

Nara Park which includes a park and heritage elements

Nara Park

4.5/5(731 reviews)

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.

Nara Park
Todaiji Temple which includes a lake or waterhole, a temple or place of worship and heritage elements

Todaiji Temple

4.5/5(393 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Nara when you stop by Todaiji Temple. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Todaiji Temple
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Tamaki Shrine

Learn about the local history of Totsukawa when you take a trip to Tamaki Shrine. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's hot springs.

Tamaki Shrine
Mount Yoshino

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.

Mount Yoshino
Kasuga Shrine which includes heritage elements and a temple or place of worship as well as an individual male

Kasuga Shrine

4.5/5(46 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Nara with a visit to Kasuga Shrine. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Kasuga Shrine
Yakushi-ji Temple which includes heritage elements, a temple or place of worship and a park

Yakushi-ji Temple

4.5/5(26 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Nara with a trip to Yakushi-ji Temple. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Yakushi-ji Temple
Nara National Museum which includes interior views and signage

Nara National Museum

4/5(22 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Nara National Museum in Nara. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Nara National Museum
Horyu-ji Temple

Horyu-ji Temple

4.5/5(32 reviews)

Find out about the history of Ikaruga with a stop at Horyu-ji Temple. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Horyu-ji Temple
Kofuku-ji Shrine which includes heritage architecture, street scenes and a temple or place of worship

Kofuku-ji Temple

4.5/5(29 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Noboriōji with a visit to Kofuku-ji Temple. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Kofuku-ji Temple

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Nara Prefecture

Naramachi showing night scenes and signage

Naramachi

Unique features of Naramachi include the coffeehouses and shopping. Make a stop by Gango-ji Temple or Nara City Museum of Photography while you're exploring the area.

Naramachi
A gate at Kōriyama Castle in the city of Yamatokōriyama, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Kōriyama

While visiting Kōriyama, you might make a stop by sights like Koriyama Castle and Hakomotokan Konya Museum.

Kōriyama
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Imaicho

Travelers like the historic sites in Imaicho, and Imai Machiya Hall is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Imaicho
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Hashimoto

While there might not be top attractions in Hashimoto, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Abe Monjuin Temple and Kashihara Insectarium.

Hashimoto
Tatsuta Shrine which includes heritage elements and a park

Tatsuta

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tatsuta and surrounding area, you can visit Horyu-ji Temple and Nara Kenko Land.

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Shimobuchi

When in Shimobuchi, you can plan a visit to Kinpusenji Temple and Yoshimizu Shrine, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Shimobuchi

Popular day trips from Nara Prefecture

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Higashi-osaka

Photo "Yao" by JEXP (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by JEXP (CC BY-SA)

Yao

Tsutenkaku Tower which includes markets, a city and street scenes

Osaka

Photo by Yukiko Matsuoka

Kashihara

Heijo Palace which includes heritage elements and tranquil scenes

Nara

Tsu

Tsu

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Iga

Photo by Katsuya Miyake

Matsusaka