Nara
Travel Guide
Visit Nara
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 location and close to Dotombori
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Convenient Car park is the best
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Very conveniently located at the city centre with plenty of restaurant options! Definitely will come back again!!!
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
Clean and spacious room. Close to train station but not alot of convenience stores around
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hotel Residence unito NAMBA Motomachi
Hotel is about 15 min walk to Namba shopping district. A big supermarket ’Life’ is 5 min away. Good kitchen. However, there’s no coffee or tea provided. Clean and quiet.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
MONday Apart Premium Osaka Namba WEST
One of our favorite places we have stayed. We like the space and the amenities in the room. The staff was accommodating and friendly. The location to restaurants nearby was also helpful.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
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.
Kasuga Shrine
You can learn about the history of Nara with a trip to Kasuga Shrine. 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 walkable 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.
Kofuku-ji Temple
You can learn about the history of Noboriōji with a trip to Kofuku-ji Temple. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.
Things to do
Nara Deer Park, Uji Matcha, & Hot Spring Full-Day Tour from Osaka
Best of Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka (7~9 spots)
