Naramachi

Nara

A wooden building with a sign in Japanese.
A traditional Japanese building with wooden doors and a tiled roof.
A traditional Japanese lantern hanging outside a shop, with a sign featuring a blue and white design.
Wooden crates filled with red and yellow beans, each labeled with a price tag.
A traditional wooden building with hanging red lanterns and a sign with Japanese characters.
You'll feel like you've gone back in time at Naramachi. This wonderfully preserved area makes it easy to picture how life was a long time ago.

This Nara historic district is an ideal spot to start your day of sightseeing. There's loads to discover in the vicinity, like Todaiji Temple, Nara Park, and Kasuga Shrine. Wander around at your leisure at Naramachi before heading to these other fine sights.

Stay near popular Naramachi attractions

Traditional Japanese architecture with tiled roofs, wooden structures, and stone lanterns.

Gango-ji Temple

6.0/10 (1 review)
See ancient Buddha statues, stone lanterns and an ornate pagoda at this peaceful UNESCO-listed temple, which is among the oldest surviving temples in Japan.
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Things to do

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

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

$54
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

$73
per adult
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

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

$59
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

$116
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour
All must-sees in 3 hours - Nara Park Classic Tour! From JR Nara!

All must-sees in 3 hours - Nara Park Classic Tour! From JR Nara!

$40
per adult
All must-sees in 3 hours - Nara Park Classic Tour! From JR Nara!
Best of Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka

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

$55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best of Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka (7~9 spots)
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Naramachi Hotel Deals

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
$53 nightly
The price is $59 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$59 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,685 reviews)
"Clean. Room was very small. Onsen was not as clean as other hotels we stayed at- saw hair and other floaties in the water. Soaps were fine. We only travelled with carry-on suitcases so they fit under the bed. Room was very very small, like claustrophobic small. Elevator was always busy and we often ..."

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2026

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka
$97 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$108 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,710 reviews)
"Very clean"

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2026

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

2 out of 5
2-13 Souemoncho Chuo Ward Osaka Osaka
$27 nightly
The price is $30 total per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
$30 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ...
The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

4 out of 5
1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku Osaka Osaka
$69 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$76 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,852 reviews)
"If you check in early the hotel holds onto your luggage which is super helpful. The room sizes were very comfortable and the location was perfect for exploring. Only downside was the elevator has it would create a line during check-ins or checks out as it always stops on the second floor, which is ..."

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2026

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

4.5 out of 5
Dojimahama 1-chome 1-27 Osaka Osaka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$151 nightly
The price is $166 total per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
$166 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Osaka Castle and Dotonbori ...
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

3 out of 5
4-29 Sennichimae, Namba Osaka Osaka
$49 nightly
The price is $55 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$55 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi
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