Title: Visit Kashihara: 2026 Travel Guide for Kashihara, Nara Prefecture | Expedia.com [Hotels in Kashihara](https://expedia.com/Kashihara-Hotels.d6139478.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Kashihara](https://expedia.com/Kashihara-Vacation-Rentals.d6139478.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Kashihara](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Kashihara.d6139478.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Kashihara](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Kashihara.d6139478.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Kashihara](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Kashihara.d6139478.Car-Rental-Guide)[Kashihara Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Kashihara.d6139478.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Kashihara ## Travel Guide ![Fujiwara-kyō ruins in Kashihara, Nara prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975868597/df0ca3d5-fa4b-4059-aa8b-1abda258c2a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975868597/df0ca3d5-fa4b-4059-aa8b-1abda258c2a9.jpg) by [663highland](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/user:663highland) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.5](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5)) ![Fujiwara-kyō ruins in Kashihara, Nara prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975868597/df0ca3d5-fa4b-4059-aa8b-1abda258c2a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975868597/df0ca3d5-fa4b-4059-aa8b-1abda258c2a9.jpg) by [663highland](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/user:663highland) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.5](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5)) ![Fujiwara-kyō ruins in Kashihara, Nara prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975868597/54242fbb-8bed-4302-9d0e-42647a4ec4b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975868597/54242fbb-8bed-4302-9d0e-42647a4ec4b8.jpg) by [663highland](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/user:663highland) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.5](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5)) ![Ofusa-kannon in Kashihara, Nara prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139478/22c6b680-58dc-4b49-8726-a7d4471e7d79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139478/22c6b680-58dc-4b49-8726-a7d4471e7d79.jpg) by [663highland](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/user:663highland) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.5](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5)) ![Ofusa-kannon in Kashihara, Nara prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139478/45c9a692-1383-4f6b-8f6c-75b5a9ce46d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139478/45c9a692-1383-4f6b-8f6c-75b5a9ce46d5.jpg) by [663highland](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/user:663highland) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.5](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5)) ## Visit Kashihara Where to stay Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.com/Kashihara-Shrine-Kashihara.d553248621532771716.Vacation-Attraction) #### Aeon Mall Kashihara During your trip to Kashihara, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Aeon Mall Kashihara. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.com/Aeon-Mall-Kashihara-Kashihara.d553248621562273090.Vacation-Attraction) #### Museum, Archaeological Institute of Kashihara You can study the exhibits at Museum, Archaeological Institute of Kashihara, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Shinyoshino Onsen. Discover the area's museums and temples. [](https://expedia.com/Museum-Kashihara.d553248621532771648.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mausoleum of Emperor Jimmu You can learn about the history of Kashihara with a visit to Mausoleum of Emperor Jimmu. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area. 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