Todaiji Temple Tours

Todaiji Temple which includes a lake or waterhole, a temple or place of worship and heritage elements
Todaiji Temple featuring a park and heritage elements
Todaiji Temple featuring interior views, heritage elements and a temple or place of worship
Todaiji Temple featuring heritage elements
Todaiji Temple which includes religious aspects and a temple or place of worship
Enjoy a more relaxed pace of sightseeing — and perhaps even tap into your spiritual side — at Todaiji Temple. If it's possible to go inside, why not stick around for a moment of quiet contemplation?

This place of worship in Nara comes recommended by many travelers, so make a spot for it on your travel itinerary. Don't think the sightseeing ends there, however. There are plenty more places waiting for you to discover after Todaiji Temple. Nara Park, Kasuga Shrine, and Yakushi-ji Temple are close by.

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WAYFARER Shinsaibashi

WAYFARER Shinsaibashi

2.5 out of 5
Minami
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Nov 2 - Nov 9
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Manila (MNL) to Osaka (KIX)
8.2/10 Very Good! (60 reviews)
The lobby is nice, that staff were friendly, but the room/services were poor.

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2025

Hotel Traveltine Kyoto Kiyamachi

Hotel Traveltine Kyoto Kiyamachi

3 out of 5
Shimogyo Ward
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Nov 2 - Nov 9
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Manila (MNL) to Osaka (KIX)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (51 reviews)
This hotel was amazing and our favorite hotel out of all of the ones we’ve visited in Japan. I highly recommend for anyone who is visiting Kytoto

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

KABIN Koji

KABIN Koji

3.5 out of 5
Shimogyo Ward
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Nov 17 - Nov 22
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Manila (MNL) to Osaka (KIX)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (240 reviews)
really quiet nice area

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

Popular places to visit

Isui-en Garden featuring a pond

Isui-en Garden

Stroll amid landscaped gardens, enjoy lunch at a historic teahouse, delight in mountain scenery and browse art exhibitions at this elegant city garden.

Isui-en Garden
Nara's near proximity to the cities of Kyoto and Osaka makes it an easy side trip in anyone's Kansai itinerary. And although most people come to Nara for the roaming (but tame) deers and the historical temples, Nara park offers a lot of hidden gems that I would recommend devoting a whole day to enjoy a trip to Japan's first permanent capital. . Take for example, Yoshikien Garden: it is a mere walking distance away from Todaiji temple and yet it is almost always missed by tourists. Foreign travelers can avail of the free entrance just by showing their passports. The moss garden

Yoshiki-en

You can find out about the history of Nara when you stop by Yoshiki-en. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Yoshiki-en
The deer in Nara know how to bow and are everywhere. Very interesting experience!

Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine

After visiting Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nara. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine
Nigatsu-do Temple featuring views as well as a small group of people

Nigatsu-do Temple

Nigatsu-do 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.

Nigatsu-do Temple
4 days ago at this tiny shrine near to Todaiji which is the first in Nara to bloom. A world of differences in 3 days as Osaka & Kyoto are now in full bloom! This picture was taken on Mar 3.

Himuro Shrine

Himuro Shrine 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.

Himuro Shrine
Nara National Museum which includes interior views and signage

Nara National Museum

4/5(22 reviews)

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.

Nara National Museum

Best Lodging Options Near Todaiji Temple

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
Patina Osaka

Patina Osaka

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

Imperial Hotel Osaka

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

Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi

3 out of 5
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Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba

3.5 out of 5
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Sotetsu Grand Fresa 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
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama

The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama

3.5 out of 5
1-9-8 Kitahama, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
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
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