Things to do in Nara Prefecture
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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 walkable area, find time to visit its temples.
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.
Todaiji Temple
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.
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.
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.
Horyu-ji Temple
Find out about the history of Ikaruga with a stop at Horyu-ji Temple. 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 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
You can learn about the history of Nara with a trip to Yakushi-ji Temple. While in this walkable 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 Gango-ji Temple or Nara City Museum of Photography while you're exploring the area.
Kōriyama
While visiting Kōriyama, you might make a stop by sights like Koriyama Castle and Hakomotokan Konya Museum.
Imaicho
Travelers like the historic sites in Imaicho, and Former Kometanike Residence is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Hashimoto
While there might not be top attractions in Hashimoto, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kashihara Insectarium and Asuka Historical Museum.
Shimobuchi
When in Shimobuchi, you can plan a visit to Kinpusenji Temple and Yoshino Jingu, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Horyuji I Center.
