Nara Park offers a pleasant contrast to the hectic pace of downtown. Amble around the grounds or kick off your shoes and feel the grass beneath your feet.

Nara Park is the perfect place kick off your day in Nara. This recreation and green space is recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only thing to do here. Set aside time for other sights like Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Shrine, and Yakushi-ji Temple to fully appreciate what's on offer in the area.

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KABIN Machi

Shimogyo Ward

$2,295

per person

Dec 26 - Dec 31

found 6 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

18.8/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)

We had a great stay here. It was a self service type experience but it all was simple and worked great for us. The bed was comfortable. It was very close to the main shopping areas in Kyoto with just a short walk and there were many great shops and restaurants down the side streets in the neighborhood as well. There was a great local grocery store just across the street too. The staff were helpful and friendly. We would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

KABIN Taka

Shimogyo Ward

$2,304

per person

Dec 26 - Dec 31

found 6 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews)

Simple, cleaning every 3 days unless you ask. Ask for it

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

Kyoto Shijo Takakura Hotel grandereverie

Shimogyo Ward

$2,439

per person

Dec 26 - Dec 31

found 6 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

19.6/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews)

Our stay at the Shijo Takakura Hotel grandreverie was great! It was the most memorable room of our trip to Japan, a great design and lots of space. The stone shower and bathtub were especially luxury. The staff was incredibly attentive. It's the one place we'd immediately go again!

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

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Private 3 Hours Bar Hopping Tour in Nara

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Kasugayama Hill Primeval Forest

Explore the great outdoors at Kasugayama Hill Primeval Forest, a lovely green space in Nara. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

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Kasuga Shrine

4.5/5(46 reviews)

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