Things to do in Nara
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Private & custom tours
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Private Nara Tour with Government Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Osaka Departure...
Classes & workshops
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Traditional Japanese Sushi Culinary Experience
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Nara: Heart of Nature Temple, Forest, & Waterfall Bike Tour
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Eigo Tour - Walk in Nara City
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
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 trip to Kasuga Shrine. While in this walkable 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.
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.
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.
Sarusawa Pond Park
Explore the great outdoors at Sarusawa Pond Park, a lovely green space in Noboriōji. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.
Heijo Palace
You can learn about the history of Nara when you stop by Heijo Palace. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
Mount Wakakusa
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Wakakusa during your travels in Nara. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
Areas of Nara
Naramachi
Unique features of Naramachi include the coffee shops and shopping. Make a stop by Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum or Gango-ji Temple while you're exploring the area.
