Nara
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Where to stay in Nara

Naramachi
Unique features of Naramachi include the coffeehouses and shopping. Make a stop by Nara Park or Kojindo while you're exploring the area.

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Great Location close to Namba station, clean room, professional and very helpful staff, 24 hour front desk support, bathrooms have great water pressure and water temperature control. TV screen has a home page with a lot of useful information. Spa and great view from the 40th floor pool deck. When ...
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Location
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
The hotel is conveniently located among many nice restaurants but in what seems to be a red light district so beware. Although it still means tourists are very safe because it is in Japan.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
The room was great! It’s literally one subway stop from Universal Studios! We stayed two nights here and I wish we could have similar accommodations in Tokyo where we are staying for 8 days! The best thing about this hotel is that it’s clean, it has two separate rooms with comfortable beds . We had ...
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025

STAYAT OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI east
Nice place. Enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho
The space was very safe, clean, enough room for a family of four, close to public transportation. The staff was kind and helpful.
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
Popular places to visit

Nara Park
Centuries-old shrines, ancient forests and hundreds of free-roaming deer are just some of the reasons to visit this sprawling and popular park.

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.

Kasuga Shrine
Inside a primeval forest is a red-hued shrine with a dozen revered gods and thousands of elegant stone lanterns.

Nara National Museum
A fascinating collection of Nara and Buddhist art is on display at this 130-year-old museum. Admire Japanese National Treasures and visit a historic teahouse.

Kofuku-ji Temple
One of Japan’s most famous temples is surrounded by parklands and features picturesque pagodas showcasing history that spans more than a thousand years.

Yakushi-ji Temple
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.
Things to do

Japan: Kansai Nara Kyoto Day Tour

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

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

Best of Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka (7~9 spots)

Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available)
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- Shosoin Temple
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