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.
See properties

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)
See all activities in Nara

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
$56 nightly
The price is $61 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$61 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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
$98 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
$109 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
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
The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

2 out of 5
2-13 Souemoncho Chuo Ward Osaka Osaka
$28 nightly
The price is $31 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$31 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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
$68 nightly
The price is $75 total per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
$75 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
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! (2,855 reviews)
"Everything was great, just a little small room but we were very happy"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 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
$146 nightly
The price is $161 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$161 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,007 reviews)
"Very clean had a great time and amazing view from up high"

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2026

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 3 to Sep 4
$55 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
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
See all 3,753 properties in Naramachi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Naramachi

Choose one or more items to build your trip: