Things to do in Nara Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

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.

Things to do

Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

S$16
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
From Osaka or Kyoto: Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kyoto

From Osaka or Kyoto: Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kyoto

S$84
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Osaka or Kyoto: Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kyoto
Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

S$76
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
Osaka Abeno Harukas

Harukas 300 Observatory Tickets | Osaka

S$10
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Harukas 300 Observatory Tickets | Osaka
Osaka: Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour

Osaka: Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour

S$105
per adult
Osaka: Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour
Kyoto: Koyasan World Heritage Digital Ticket

Kyoto: Koyasan World Heritage Digital Ticket

S$34
per adult
Kyoto: Koyasan World Heritage Digital Ticket
Kiyomizu-dera Temple-1

Osaka & Kyoto & Nara Top Hightlights English Speaking Tour

S$70
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Osaka & Kyoto & Nara Top Hightlights English Speaking Tour
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

S$77
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Kyoto One Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

Kyoto One Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

S$83
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto One Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
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From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour

From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour

Activity duration is 9 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 31 reviews
Free cancellation available
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Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen

Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen

Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is S$4 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Osaka Food Tour: 15 Delicious Dishes & 3 drinks at 5 Eateries

Osaka Food Tour: 15 Delicious Dishes & 3 drinks at 5 Eateries

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 1157 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$104 per adult
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Osaka: Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour

Osaka: Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 11 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$104 per adult
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Osaka: Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour

Osaka: Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 11 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$104 per adult
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What to do in Nara Prefecture

Popular places to visit

Nara Park

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.

Nara Park
Todaiji Temple

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.

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

Horyu-ji Temple

After visiting Horyu-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ikaruga. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Horyu-ji Temple
A traditional Japanese temple with a staircase leading up to a shrine, surrounded by trees and stone structures.

Tamaki Shrine

Tamaki Shrine is just one of the places to see in Totsukawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the riverfront or discover the area's hot springs.

Tamaki Shrine
Kasuga Shrine

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.

Kasuga Shrine
Sarusawa Pond Park

Sarusawa Pond Park

Sarusawa Pond Park is just one of the places to see in Noboriōji, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Sarusawa Pond Park
japanese landscape - soni kogen - soni - nara

Soni Highlands

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Soni Highlands during your travels in Soni-mura. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Soni Highlands
Nara National Museum

Nara National Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Nara National Museum during your travels in Nara. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Nara National Museum
Cherry blossoms at Mount Yoshino

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.

Mount Yoshino

Where to stay in Nara Prefecture

Find the best Nara Prefecture areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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.

Hashimoto

While Hashimoto isn't home to many top sights, Kashihara Insectarium and Asuka Historical Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Tatsuta

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

 

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大阪風景 東大阪ジャンクション　トワイライト

Higashi-osaka

Osaka

Osaka

Nara

Nara

阿漕浦海岸からの日の出

Tsu

Japanese Ninja concept.

Iga

A mountainous landscape with a village nestled among trees, featuring traditional architecture and a prominent temple.

Yoshino

Yamatokoriyama
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Yamatokoriyama

Deer standing in front of Torii in japanese nara park forest

Heguri

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