Title: Visit Nara Prefecture: Best of Nara Prefecture Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk

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# Nara Prefecture Travel Guide

## Japan

![Yumedono (Hall of Dreams) at Horyu-ji Buddhist temple, Nara Prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6349089/bde8d0aa-2edc-4b43-9d9b-4dff54533ba5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Yumedono (Hall of Dreams) at Horyu-ji Buddhist temple, Nara Prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6349089/bde8d0aa-2edc-4b43-9d9b-4dff54533ba5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![A gate at Kōriyama Castle in the city of Yamatokōriyama, Nara Prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975855275/176a9d51-5ce4-41d3-8afa-9209b293bb0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![A gate at Kōriyama Castle in the city of Yamatokōriyama, Nara Prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975855275/49bd7f43-ad28-4d88-af42-5e11f68f6761.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![芋ヶ峠（奈良県吉野郡吉野町）](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6178238/ad9b51bc-4de0-4f84-be2f-8e61d4fb2bdd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

### Popular cities in Nara Prefecture

[Nara

Known for Temples, Gardens and Monuments

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Get away to secluded Nara! Enjoy the temples, gardens and hiking. 

## Reasons to visit

- Nara Park
- Todaiji Temple
- Kasuga Shrine

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[Ikaruga

Known for Temples, Monuments and Culture

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Escape to Ikaruga! Enjoy its temples, monuments and culture. 

## Reasons to visit

- Horyu-ji Temple
- Horyuji I Center
- Chuguji Temple

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[Sakurai

Known for Mountains, Monuments and Historical

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Get away to Sakurai! Enjoy the mountains, monuments and history. 

## Reasons to visit

- Hase-dera Temple
- Tanzan Shrine

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[Yoshino

Known for Mountains, Natural parks and Historical

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Trip time! Discover the mountains and history in Yoshino. 

## Reasons to visit

- Mount Yoshino
- Kinpusenji Temple

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[Kashihara

Known for Historical, Culture and Castle

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Trip time! Discover the history, culture and castle in Kashihara. 

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[Tenri

Known for Nature, Adventure and Theme parks

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Tenri is calling! Discover its natural setting, adventures, theme park and more. 

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