Nara Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Heijo Palace which includes heritage elements and tranquil scenes
Heijo Palace which includes heritage elements and tranquil scenes
Nara featuring street scenes, a city and night scenes
Nara which includes food and dining out
Nara featuring dining out and food

Where to stay in Nara

Naramachi showing night scenes and signage

Naramachi

Unique features of Naramachi include the coffee shops and shopping. Make a stop by Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum or Nara City Museum of Photography while you're exploring the area.

Naramachi
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

4.5 out of 5
Dojimahama 1-chome 1-27 Osaka Osaka
The price is ₹15,206 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
₹15,206
₹16,726 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Osaka Castle and Dotonbori are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,454 reviews)
Room was very clean. Staff was helpful and accommodating. Super convenient to nearby areas. And just 2 train stops to Shinsaibashisuji shopping area and Dontobori.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

4 out of 5
1-2-3 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is ₹6,512 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
₹6,512
₹8,452 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,896 reviews)
The room were nicely done, spacious and clean

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka
The price is ₹7,581 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
₹7,581
₹9,370 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,424 reviews)
Honestly great place to stay. Room was perfect for what we needed and shower was very nice. Also, since it is connected to the station, it is very easy to get around the entire area and is close to some of the best shopping and food.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
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THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

4.5 out of 5
3-2-27 Kasugade Minami, Konohana-ku Osaka Osaka
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Universal Studios Japan and Kyocera ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (186 reviews)
Great stay, large clean room, spacious bathroom and nice views on balcony. Easy check in, building was super clean and tidy, close to the train station as well. Onsen is great but shared with the public too; so it does get busy and with a lot of locals. It’s a really nice facility with sauna, cold ...

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
Hotel Residence unito NAMBA Motomachi

Hotel Residence unito NAMBA Motomachi

2 out of 5
2-13-8 Osaka Osaka
Stay at this aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and climate control. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Spaces are tight, but has everything. Love having a kitchen! The closest subway station is 10 min walk and It's roughly 15 min walk to Namba station.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Hotel Residence unito NAMBA Motomachi
Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho

Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho

4.5 out of 5
2-4-19 Osaka Osaka
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and premium bedding. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are ...
Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho
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Popular places to visit

Nara Park which includes a park and heritage elements

Nara Park

4.5/5(178 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.

Nara Park
Todaiji Temple which includes a lake or waterhole, a temple or place of worship and heritage elements

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.

Todaiji Temple
Kasuga Shrine which includes heritage elements and a temple or place of worship as well as an individual male

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.

Kasuga Shrine
Nara National Museum which includes interior views and signage

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 walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Nara National Museum
Kofuku-ji Shrine which includes heritage architecture, street scenes and a temple or place of worship

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 walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Kofuku-ji Temple
Yakushi-ji Temple which includes heritage elements, a temple or place of worship and a park

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 walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Yakushi-ji Temple

Cities near Nara

Japanese Ninja concept.

Iga

Tenrikyo Church Headquarters (Japan - Nara pref. - Tenri city)

Tenri

Jyoururiji Temple , 浄瑠璃寺
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Kizugawa

Adobe

Ikoma

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