Nara Prefecture

Japan

A traditional Japanese bridge over a calm lake, surrounded by autumn foliage.
A traditional Japanese building with a large, multi-tiered roof and wooden architecture, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a small pond.
A traditional building with a tiled roof and a central entrance, surrounded by a paved area with people walking and trees.
A traditional Japanese pagoda with a multi-tiered roof, surrounded by a wooden fence and blue traffic cones.
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, wooden pillars, and a stone lantern in front.

Popular cities in Nara Prefecture

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Nara
Known for Temples, Gardens and Monuments
Get away to secluded Nara! Enjoy the temples, gardens, and parks.

Reasons to visit

  • Nara Park
  • Todaiji Temple
  • Yakushi-ji Temple
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A traditional Japanese temple with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a hilly backdrop.
Kashihara
Known for Historical, Culture and Castle
Trip time! Discover the history, culture, and university life in Kashihara.

Reasons to visit

  • Shinyoshino Onsen
  • Dorogawa Onsen
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A cityscape with a prominent torii gate, surrounded by residential buildings and mountains in the background.
Sakurai
Known for Mountains, Monuments and Historical
Get away to Sakurai! Enjoy the mountains, monuments, and history.

Reasons to visit

  • Hase-dera Temple
  • Tanzan Shrine
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A mountainous landscape with a village nestled among trees, featuring traditional architecture and a prominent temple.
Yoshino
Known for Mountains, Natural parks and Historical
Trip time! Discover the mountains and history in Yoshino.

Reasons to visit

  • Mount Yoshino
  • Kinpusenji Temple
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A traditional wooden building with multiple gabled roofs and a large open courtyard.
Tenri
Known for Nature, Adventure and Theme parks
Tenri is calling! Discover its natural setting, adventures, theme park, and more.
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Ikoma
Known for Mountains and Natural parks
Ikoma awaits: its mountain views and more!
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Stay near popular Nara Prefecture attractions

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Nara Park

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Centuries-old shrines, ancient forests and hundreds of free-roaming deer are just some of the reasons to visit this sprawling and popular park.
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