Nara Prefecture
Nara Prefecture

Nara Prefecture Travel Guide 2026: Top places, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026

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Things to do in Nara Prefecture

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Looking for things to do in Nara Prefecture? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Nara Park
Nara Park
4.6/51,940 Review
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Kumano-Kodo Nakahechi Pilgrimage Route
Kumano-Kodo Nakahechi Pilgrimage Route
4.7/534 Review
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Historic landmark
Tōdai-ji
Tōdai-ji
4.6/51,069 Review
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Historic landmark
Kasugataisha Shrine
Kasugataisha Shrine
4.6/5855 Review
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Historic landmark
Mount Wakakusa
Mount Wakakusa
4.4/5220 Review
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Mountain climbing
Nara National Museum
Nara National Museum
4.3/5158 Review
Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park
Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park
4.5/54 Review
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Amusement parks
Night view
Toshodaiji
Toshodaiji
4.3/5256 Review
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Historic landmark
Kohfukuji Temple
Kohfukuji Temple
4.4/5344 Review
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Historic landmark

What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Nara Prefecture dishes and foodie spots.
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La Trace
La Trace
4.6/510 Review
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Western cuisine
Avg. THB3,487/person
Kikusuiro
Kikusuiro
4.7/5107 Review
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Japanese cuisine
Historical building
Avg. THB4,828/person
akordu
akordu
4.6/57 Review
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Western cuisine
Avg. THB5,298/person
Wa Yamamura
Wa Yamamura
4.8/5117 Review
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Japanese cuisine
Avg. THB3,836/person
Genkishin (Nara)
Genkishin (Nara)
4.1/552 Review
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Japanese cuisine
Avg. THB365/person
Edogawa - Naramachi
Edogawa - Naramachi
4.6/577 Review
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Japanese cuisine
Historical building
Avg. THB1,097/person
Ciel Bleu
Ciel Bleu
4.1/58 Review
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Japanese cuisine
Avg. THB3,389/person
Tsuruyoshi
Tsuruyoshi
4.0/512 Review
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Japanese cuisine
Avg. THB6,096/person
Kappo Matsuki
Kappo Matsuki
4.4/58 Review
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Japanese cuisine
Great ambiance
Avg. THB4,023/person
Tsukumo
Tsukumo
4.5/510 Review
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Japanese cuisine
Avg. THB7,218/person
Gen - Soba restaurant
Gen - Soba restaurant
3.9/530 Review
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Japanese cuisine
Avg. THB4,426/person
Muso-an
Muso-an
3.8/58 Review
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Japanese cuisine
Avg. THB3,658/person

Nara Prefecture Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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Chaozhou must-visit: the thousand-year-old Kaiyuan Temple, a moment to travel back to Tang and Song dynasties｜Chaozhou travel guide

Chaozhou must-visit: the thousand-year-old Kaiyuan Temple, a moment to travel back to Tang and Song dynasties｜Chaozhou travel guide

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＼ A luxurious Nara retreat for adults you must experience at least once in your life ／.
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＼ A luxurious Nara retreat for adults you must experience at least once in your life ／.

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The best forest rafting experience for kids so far has arrived

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Let me see how many people who climb the Hanging Temple don't even look at the statues...

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Japan Chubu Off-the-Beaten-Path Cultural Route｜Between Wine Cellars and Tea Mountains

Japan Chubu Off-the-Beaten-Path Cultural Route｜Between Wine Cellars and Tea Mountains

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🍜 15 Foods Visitors Should Try in Kansai, Japan
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🍜 15 Foods Visitors Should Try in Kansai, Japan

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[Nara] Savor Japanese Drink Culture at "Charo" in Kitamachi.
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[Nara] Savor Japanese Drink Culture at "Charo" in Kitamachi.

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Best of Nara Prefecture

Popular Best Things to Do Near Nara Prefecture

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Osaka Castle Park
Osaka Castle Park
4.8/57,437 Review
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Boat tour
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Tennen Onsen Naniwanoyu
Tennen Onsen Naniwanoyu
4.6/5145 Review
Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory
Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory
4.8/51,337 Review
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Night view
Kids Plaza Osaka
Kids Plaza Osaka
4.8/5461 Review
Tennoji Park
Tennoji Park
4.4/5183 Review
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Night view
Nagai Park
Nagai Park
4.3/541 Review
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Night view
teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka
teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka
4.5/5543 Review
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Night view
Tennoji Zoo
Tennoji Zoo
4.5/5468 Review
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Zoos & aquariums
Tsutenkaku
Tsutenkaku
4.6/51,335 Review
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Night view
Shinsekai
Shinsekai
4.6/5327 Review
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SPAWORLD HOTEL&RESORT
SPAWORLD HOTEL&RESORT
4.7/5595 Review
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Dotonbori
Dotonbori
4.7/52,681 Review
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Boat tour
Night view

Popular Family-friendly Attractions Near Nara Prefecture

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Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan
4.7/539,863 Review
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Amusement parks
Night view
Osaka Castle Park
Osaka Castle Park
4.8/57,437 Review
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Boat tour
Night view
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
4.7/53,985 Review
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Night view
Zoos & aquariums
Legoland Japan Resort
Legoland Japan Resort
4.8/53,636 Review
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Amusement parks
Kobe Suma Seaworld
Kobe Suma Seaworld
4.8/5222 Review
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Night view
Zoos & aquariums
Fuji-Q Highland
Fuji-Q Highland
4.7/5928 Review
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Amusement parks
Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium
Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium
4.7/51,289 Review
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Night view
Zoos & aquariums
Suzuka Circuit Park
Suzuka Circuit Park
4.8/5254 Review
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Amusement parks
Izu Shaboten Park
Izu Shaboten Park
4.7/5213 Review
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Zoos & aquariums
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Osaka
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Osaka
4.4/5633 Review
Kyoto Railway Museum
Kyoto Railway Museum
4.8/5331 Review
Universal Studios Japan 25th Anniversary "Discover U!!!"
Universal Studios Japan 25th Anniversary "Discover U!!!"
4.6/523 Review

Popular Luxury Hotels Near Nara Prefecture

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Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
9.1/562 Review
Park Hyatt Kyoto
Park Hyatt Kyoto
9.5/5112 Review
Capella Kyoto
Capella Kyoto
9.6/520 Review
Imperial Hotel Kyoto
Imperial Hotel Kyoto
10.0/57 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
9.8/556 Review
HOSHINOYA Kyoto
HOSHINOYA Kyoto
8.1/535 Review
Aman Kyoto
Aman Kyoto
9.7/566 Review
Amanemu
Amanemu
9.2/548 Review
Yado Shiontei
Yado Shiontei
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Patina Osaka
Patina Osaka
9.6/5205 Review
Six Senses Kyoto
Six Senses Kyoto
9.6/579 Review
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World-
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World-
9.7/593 Review

Popular Cool Water Escapes Near Nara Prefecture

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Legoland Japan Resort
Legoland Japan Resort
4.8/53,636 Review
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Amusement parks
Amaharashi Coast (Noto Peninsula Quasi-National Park)
Amaharashi Coast (Noto Peninsula Quasi-National Park)
4.5/527 Review
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Natural scenery
Beaches and shores
Hozugawa River Boat Ride (Hozugawa Kudari)
Hozugawa River Boat Ride (Hozugawa Kudari)
4.7/5379 Review
Lake Yamanaka
Lake Yamanaka
4.6/5121 Review
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Natural scenery
Boat tour
Amanohashidate
Amanohashidate
4.7/5123 Review
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Beaches and shores
Boat tour
SPAWORLD HOTEL&RESORT
SPAWORLD HOTEL&RESORT
4.7/5595 Review
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Night view
Ine Fishing Village
Ine Fishing Village
4.9/510 Review
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Historic landmark
Boat tour
Lake Biwa
Lake Biwa
4.5/546 Review
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Natural scenery
Boat tour

Popular Family Hotels Near Nara Prefecture

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THE SINGULARI HOTEL & SKYSPA at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN
THE SINGULARI HOTEL & SKYSPA at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN
9.3/5919 Review
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA
9.4/5921 Review
Oriental Hotel Universal City
Oriental Hotel Universal City
9.2/51,547 Review
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
9.4/51,454 Review
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
9.4/52,647 Review
The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan
The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan
9.2/52,136 Review
Legoland Japan Hotel
Legoland Japan Hotel
9.2/5830 Review

Popular Hot Springs Attractions Near Nara Prefecture

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Solaniwa Onsen Osaka Bay Tower
Solaniwa Onsen Osaka Bay Tower
4.6/5685 Review
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Night view
Arima Onsen
Arima Onsen
4.6/5512 Review
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Night view
SPAWORLD HOTEL&RESORT
SPAWORLD HOTEL&RESORT
4.7/5595 Review
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Night view
Mt. Omuro
Mt. Omuro
4.9/5119 Review
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Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Tennen Onsen Naniwanoyu
Tennen Onsen Naniwanoyu
4.6/5145 Review
Kyoto Arashiyama Onsen Fufu no Yu
Kyoto Arashiyama Onsen Fufu no Yu
4.4/525 Review
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Spa/massage
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
4.6/5147 Review
Gero Onsen
Gero Onsen
4.7/563 Review
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Night view
Nakishirahama Onsen
Nakishirahama Onsen
4.8/519 Review
Kinosaki Onsen
Kinosaki Onsen
4.8/521 Review
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Night view
Okuhida Onsengo
Okuhida Onsengo
4.9/516 Review
Nagashima Spa Land
Nagashima Spa Land
4.8/524 Review

Popular Scenic Hotels Near Nara Prefecture

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Hotel New Otani Osaka
Hotel New Otani Osaka
9.4/51,524 Review
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel
9.4/52,019 Review
The Westin Miyako Kyoto
The Westin Miyako Kyoto
9.5/51,290 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
9.8/556 Review
Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier
Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier
9.1/5733 Review
HOSHINOYA Kyoto
HOSHINOYA Kyoto
8.1/535 Review
Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
9.4/581 Review
THE SINGULARI HOTEL & SKYSPA at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN
THE SINGULARI HOTEL & SKYSPA at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN
9.3/5919 Review
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
9.4/51,454 Review
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
9.4/52,647 Review
The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan
The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan
9.2/52,136 Review
LIBER HOTEL OSAKA
LIBER HOTEL OSAKA
9.5/51,454 Review

Popular Cultural Hotels Near Nara Prefecture

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The Thousand Kyoto
The Thousand Kyoto
9.6/5800 Review
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
9.1/562 Review
Izuyasu Traditional Kyoto Inn Serving Kyoto Cuisine
Izuyasu Traditional Kyoto Inn Serving Kyoto Cuisine
9.3/561 Review
Seikoro Ryokan
Seikoro Ryokan
9.6/5122 Review
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World-
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World-
9.7/593 Review
CAMPTON KIYOMIZU
CAMPTON KIYOMIZU
9.2/565 Review
Park Hyatt Kyoto
Park Hyatt Kyoto
9.5/5112 Review
Hotel the Celestine Kyoto Gion
Hotel the Celestine Kyoto Gion
9.6/5915 Review
Ishibekoji Muan
Ishibekoji Muan
9.7/534 Review
Ryokan Motonago
Ryokan Motonago
9.4/536 Review
Sowaka
Sowaka
9.7/566 Review
Gion Ryokan Karaku
Gion Ryokan Karaku
9.1/549 Review

Popular Instagrammable Hotels Near Nara Prefecture

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22 PIECES
22 PIECES
9.6/596 Review
The Thousand Kyoto
The Thousand Kyoto
9.6/5800 Review
Hotel Kanra Kyoto
Hotel Kanra Kyoto
9.5/5116 Review
GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO
GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO
9.4/51,295 Review
Nol Kyoto Sanjo
Nol Kyoto Sanjo
9.5/581 Review
W Osaka
W Osaka
9.3/5724 Review
Mogana
Mogana
9.1/564 Review
Zentis Osaka
Zentis Osaka
9.4/51,010 Review
Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto
Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto
9.1/595 Review
Aloft by Marriott Osaka Umeda
Aloft by Marriott Osaka Umeda
9.1/5156 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka
9.2/5447 Review
The Hotel Sanraku Kanazawa 21th December 2022 Open
The Hotel Sanraku Kanazawa 21th December 2022 Open
9.4/5262 Review

Popular Vacation Homes Near Nara Prefecture

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Maana Kiyomizu
Maana Kiyomizu
8.6/56 Review
Hoshiya Ryokan Higashiyamamochitsukikyo
Hoshiya Ryokan Higashiyamamochitsukikyo
9.2/524 Review
Gion Shirakawa No Yado
Gion Shirakawa No Yado
9.1/525 Review
Konjakuso Osaka Shinsaibashi "TARUKAISEN" Rooftop Spa
Konjakuso Osaka Shinsaibashi "TARUKAISEN" Rooftop Spa
9.1/51 Review
Kyoto Machiya Fukune
Kyoto Machiya Fukune
9.5/546 Review
Aoi Hotel Kyoto Nanzen-ji Villa
Aoi Hotel Kyoto Nanzen-ji Villa
8.6/52 Review
Kyo No Ondokoro Gokomachi Ebisugawa #3
Kyo No Ondokoro Gokomachi Ebisugawa #3
9.3/52 Review
Kyo No Ondokoro Marutamachi #7
Kyo No Ondokoro Marutamachi #7
9.4/54 Review
KONJAKUSO Osaka Tengachaya "NIHONCHA" Tea & Relax
KONJAKUSO Osaka Tengachaya "NIHONCHA" Tea & Relax
10.0/53 Review
ANJIN Gosho Ebisugawa
ANJIN Gosho Ebisugawa
10.0/55 Review
Kyo No Ondokoro Goshonishi #6
Kyo No Ondokoro Goshonishi #6
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Solavilla Umi Terrace Minamiawaji
Solavilla Umi Terrace Minamiawaji
9.5/530 Review

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