Things to do in Nara Prefecture

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A traditional Japanese bridge over a calm lake, surrounded by autumn foliage.
A traditional Japanese building with a large, multi-tiered roof and wooden architecture, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a small pond.
A traditional building with a tiled roof and a central entrance, surrounded by a paved area with people walking and trees.
A traditional Japanese pagoda with a multi-tiered roof, surrounded by a wooden fence and blue traffic cones.
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, wooden pillars, and a stone lantern in front.
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Nara Park

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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.
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Where to stay in Nara Prefecture

Find the best Nara Prefecture areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A wooden building with a sign in Japanese.

Naramachi

Unique features of Naramachi include the coffee shops and shopping. Make a stop by Nara Park or Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum while you're exploring the area.

A traditional Japanese castle with a stone wall and a wooden gate.

Kōriyama

If you're spending some time in Kōriyama, Koriyama Castle and Hakomotokan Konya Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Imaicho

Travellers like the historical sites in Imaicho, and Imai Machiya Hall is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof and wooden pillars.

Shimobuchi

Though Shimobuchi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tonanin and Kinpusenji Temple.

A traditional Japanese temple entrance with stone lion statues, wooden torii gates, and hanging lanterns.

Tatsuta

Though Tatsuta may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nara Kenko Land and Ikaruga Cultural Asset Center.

A cityscape at sunset with a prominent highway and dense urban buildings.

Higashi-osaka

A bustling street with neon signs, a tower, and traditional lanterns.

Osaka

A beach at sunset with calm waves and distant industrial structures.

Tsu

Terraced tea fields with a building in the background.

Wazuka