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

A traditional Japanese gate with a tiled roof and wooden pillars. There are people walking in front of the gate, and a sign with Japanese characters is visible.

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

$76
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

$56
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

$121
per adult
96% 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!

$41
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
$58 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$67 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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 ...
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka
$134 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$149 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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 ...
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

3 out of 5
4-29 Sennichimae, Namba Osaka Osaka
$58 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Nov 4 to Nov 5
$65 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,219 reviews)
"Compared to the APA Tokyo the room was smaller with no under bed storage. When you get off the elevator there was a weird smell I think it was the carpet. On our last night the hot water wasn’t working but I was so exhausted that I didn’t tell the front desk I had to wake up early the next day and ..."

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2026

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

4.5 out of 5
Dojimahama 1-chome 1-27 Osaka Osaka
$186 nightly
The price is $205 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$205 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
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
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

4 out of 5
1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku Osaka Osaka
$107 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$118 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
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! (3,011 reviews)
"I initially had a poor impression of the hotel due to slow internet but it turned out to be temporary. The staff was very responsive and the hotel clean and very quiet. Because the hotel is in an entertainment area, restaurants tend to be expensive but there is a building across the main street in ..."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2026

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji

4 out of 5
4-2-3Hiranomachi Osaka Osaka
$199 nightly
The price is $222 total per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
$222 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
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