10 TOP Things to Do in Nara Prefecture (2026 Activity Guide)

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Most popular experiences in Nara Prefecture

Tours & day trips

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

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Osaka 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

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Osaka Food Tour - 13 Delicious Dishes at 5 Local Eateries

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5-Hour Osaka Highlights Bike Tour with Lunch

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TeamLab Botanical Garden Osaka Ticket

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What to do in Nara Prefecture

Popular places to visit

Nara Park

4.5/5(178 reviews)

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

4.5/5(90 reviews)

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.

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.

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.

Kasuga Shrine

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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.

Horyu-ji Temple

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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.

Nara National Museum

4/5(1 review)

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.

Yakushi-ji Temple

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Noboriōji with a trip to Kofuku-ji Temple. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Areas of Nara Prefecture

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.

Hashimoto

While Hashimoto isn't home to many top sights, Asuka Historical Museum and Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture are some notable places to visit nearby.

Imaicho

Travellers like the historical sites in Imaicho, and Imanishi Family Residence is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Tatsuta

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

Shimobuchi

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

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