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

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Tours & day trips

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

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

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

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

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

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What to do in Nara Prefecture

Popular places to visit

Nara Park

4.5/5(179 reviews)

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

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.

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.

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 walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Imaicho

Travellers like the historical sites in Imaicho, and Kawaike Residence 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 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 Kinpusenji Temple and Yoshino Jingu.

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