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What to do in Nara Prefecture
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 culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
Tamaki Shrine
Tamaki Shrine is just one of the places to see in Totsukawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the riverfront or discover the area's hot springs.
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.
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.
Horyu-ji Temple
After visiting Horyu-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ikaruga. 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 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 visit to Kofuku-ji Temple. While in this culturally rich 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 culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
Areas of Nara Prefecture
Naramachi
Unique features of Naramachi include the coffeehouses and shopping. Make a stop by Nara Park or Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum while you're exploring the area.
Kōriyama
While visiting Kōriyama, you might make a stop by sights like Koriyama Castle and Hakomotokan Konya Museum.
Hashimoto
While there might not be top attractions in Hashimoto, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Asuka Historical Museum and Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture.
Imaicho
Travelers like the historic sites in Imaicho, and Imai Machiya Hall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Tatsuta
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tatsuta and surrounding area, you can visit Nara Kenko Land and Koriyama Castle.
Shimobuchi
When in Shimobuchi, you can plan a visit to Tonanin and Kinpusenji Temple, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
