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What to do in Nara Prefecture
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Nara Park
Explore the great outdoors at Nara Park, a lovely green space in Nara. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
Todaiji Temple
Todaiji Temple is just one of the places to see in Nara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.
Tamaki Shrine
Tamaki Shrine is just one of the places to see in Totsukawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the riverfront or discover the area's hot springs.
Nara National Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Nara National Museum during your travels in Nara. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
Mount Yoshino
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Yoshino during your travels in Yoshino. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
Kasuga Shrine
You can learn about the history of Nara with a trip to Kasuga Shrine. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
Horyu-ji Temple
After visiting Horyu-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ikaruga. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.
Yakushi-ji Temple
Yakushi-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Nara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
Soni Highlands
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Soni Highlands during your travels in Soni-mura. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
Explore areas of Nara Prefecture
Naramachi
Unique features of Naramachi include the coffee shops and shopping. Make a stop by Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum or Nara City Museum of Photography while you're exploring the area.
Kōriyama
If you're spending some time in Kōriyama, Koriyama Castle and Hakomotokan Konya Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Imaicho
Travellers like the historical sites in Imaicho, and Imai Machiya Hall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Tatsuta
Though Tatsuta may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nara Kenko Land and Ikaruga Cultural Asset Center.
Shimobuchi
Though Shimobuchi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kinpusenji Temple and Yoshino Jingu.
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