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
Return visitor - enjoyed my stay just as much as last time. Facilities, Location, Service 10/10 will be staying again.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Great location
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
The staff are very polite. Since we have an extra voucher left for breakfast we cannot use it for our last day because we have an early flight they book us for lunch instead. I was a bit sad about the amenities at first like the cotton/swab etc bec it was not on the amenities area but you need to ...
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
Nice new facility and friendly staff
Reviewed on 11 Feb 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 5 Jan 2026
MIMARU Osaka Namba Station
Mimaru hotels are always great. The best in Japan for family rooms. This hotel is in the best location, walking distance to Namba station and so many great food options.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 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 trip 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 during your travels in Nara. While in this walkable 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.
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 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)
Nara: Bike Tour in Ancient Capital UNESCO World Heritage
