Saidai-ji Tours

A sacred place of prayer, Saidai-ji will give you a more in-depth understanding of the area's culture. Take a few moments to learn about the importance of this site to the locals.

When you've finished at this Nara place of worship, why not make your way to Todaiji Temple, Nara Park, and Horyu-ji Temple? They're near Saidai-ji and also a hit with tourists.

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Roselips Tsuruhashi - Adult only

Roselips Tsuruhashi - Adult only

2 out of 5
Tennoji
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $791, price is now $452 per person
$452
per person
Nov 4 - Nov 11
found 1 hour ago
Roundtrip flight included
Manila (MNL) to Osaka (KIX)
8.4/10 Very Good! (8 reviews)
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

4 out of 5
Konohana
Price was $1,558, price is now $706 per person
$706
per person
Oct 19 - Oct 23
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Manila (MNL) to Osaka (KIX)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
A fantastic option for those using Universal park, everything is there you need. The hotel rooms are a great size with plenty of the comforts you expect in a Japanese hotel

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

MONday Apart Premium Osaka Namba WEST

MONday Apart Premium Osaka Namba WEST

4 out of 5
Naniwa
Price was $1,882, price is now $850 per person
$850
per person
Nov 4 - Nov 9
found 7 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Manila (MNL) to Osaka (KIX)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (132 reviews)
Mamba Station has so many food options. Can walk to Dotombori.

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Popular places to visit

Nara Family

Nara Family

During your visit to Nara, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Nara Family. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Nara Family
Heijo Palace showing a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

Heijo Palace

Tour ruins and gardens at the one-time imperial palace of the ancient capital of Japan. Learn about its history via information panels and within the on-site museum.

Heijo Palace
Suzakumon Gate which includes heritage elements and a temple or place of worship

Suzakumon Gate

Find out about the history of Nara when you take a trip to Suzakumon Gate. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Suzakumon Gate
Toshodai-ji Temple featuring heritage elements and a temple or place of worship

Toshodai-ji Temple

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Nara when you take a trip to Toshodai-ji Temple. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Toshodai-ji Temple

Emperor Koken Mausoleum

Find out about the history of Nara with a stop at Emperor Koken Mausoleum. While you're in the area, find time to visit its temples.

Emperor Koken Mausoleum

Kikoji Temple

You can find out about the history of Nara with a trip to Kikoji Temple. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Kikoji Temple

Best Lodging Options Near Saidai-ji

Hotel New Otani Osaka

Hotel New Otani Osaka

5 out of 5
1-4-1 Shiromi Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
Hotel New Otani Osaka
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

3 out of 5
Nanba Chuou-ku 2-chome 3 -9, Osaka, Osaka
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

3 out of 5
1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

4 out of 5
1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba

3.5 out of 5
1-1-13 Nipponbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
DoubleTree by Hilton Osaka Castle

DoubleTree by Hilton Osaka Castle

4 out of 5
1-1-1 Otemae Chuo-Ku, Osaka
DoubleTree by Hilton Osaka Castle
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho, Kita, Osaka, Osaka
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Patina Osaka

Patina Osaka

5 out of 5
3-91, Banba-cho, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka(27)
Patina Osaka
Imperial Hotel Osaka

Imperial Hotel Osaka

5 out of 5
1-8-50 Temmabashi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
Imperial Hotel Osaka
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