What to do in Nara Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

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.
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Things to do

Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

£9
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto

Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto

£44
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

£56
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

£44
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
Kyoto & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

Kyoto & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

£39
per adult
Kyoto & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
Kyoto One Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

Kyoto One Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

£43
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto One Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
Osaka Kyoto Kinkaku-ji Kiyomizu-dera Temple Sannenzaka and Uji

Osaka / Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sannenzaka & Uji

£37
per adult
Osaka / Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sannenzaka & Uji
Kyoto Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

Kyoto Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

£42
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

£37
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
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From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour

From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour

Activity duration is 9 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 487 reviews
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Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen

Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen

Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is £3 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Osaka Food Tour: 15 Delicious Dishes & 3 drinks at 5 Eateries

Osaka Food Tour: 15 Delicious Dishes & 3 drinks at 5 Eateries

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 1187 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £60 per adult
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Osaka: Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour

Osaka: Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 13 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £45 per adult
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Osaka: Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour

Osaka: Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 13 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £45 per adult
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What to do in Nara Prefecture

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A traditional Japanese torii gate with a red frame, surrounded by lush greenery and stone lanterns.

Nara Park

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Explore the great outdoors at Nara Park, a lovely green space in Nara. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.
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Where to stay in Nara Prefecture

Find the best Nara Prefecture areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A wooden building with a sign in Japanese.

Naramachi

Unique features of Naramachi include the coffee shops and shopping. Make a stop by Nara City Museum of Photography or Nara Park while you're exploring the area.

A large stone monument with a metal railing on top, surrounded by a paved walkway and grassy areas.

Kōriyama

If you're spending some time in Kōriyama, Koriyama Castle and Hakomotokan Konya Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Hashimoto

While Hashimoto isn't home to many top sights, Asuka Historical Museum and Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture are some notable places to visit nearby.

Imaicho

Travellers like the historical sites in Imaicho, and Imai Machiya Hall is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Shimobuchi

Though Shimobuchi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kinpusenji Temple and Chikurinin.

 

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Day trip destinations from Nara Prefecture

A narrow waterway flanked by cherry blossom trees in full bloom, a stone wall on one side, and a metal fence on the other.
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Yao

A bustling street with neon signs, a tower, and traditional lanterns.

Osaka

A traditional wooden structure with multiple roofs and a forested backdrop.

Tanabe

A red bridge spanning a river, surrounded by dense forest and hills.

Matsusaka

A waterfall flowing over moss-covered rocks with scattered autumn leaves.

Nabari

A calm river flanked by dense green trees and a sandy beach.
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Kawachinagano

A tree with pink blossoms and a bird perched on a branch.

Hirakata

A calm lake with a dock, surrounded by dense forest and a clear sky.

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