Nara
Travel Guide





Visit Nara
Where to stay in Nara

Naramachi
Unique features of Naramachi include the coffeehouses 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
Good location. Don't like the machine to check in. Comfortable bed.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Rooms were a good size. Public bath was great.
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Good location, room was comfortable, but could use coffee
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
Very clean and decent room space. Best has laundry in room. Hot spring to use and paid message chair near hot spring
Reviewed on Feb 24, 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 Jan 5, 2026

MIMARU Osaka Namba Station
Very friendly staff, excellent location and facilities, and very well located.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 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.

Kasuga Shrine
You can learn about the history of Nara with a visit 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 in Nara. While in this walkable 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.

Kofuku-ji Temple
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.
Things to do

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

Japan: Have Fun in Kansai Pass

Best of Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka (7~9 spots)

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

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



