10 TOP Things to Do in Nara Prefecture August 2026

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.

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, wooden pillars, and a stone lantern in front.

Things to do

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

£39

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

£9

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto

£44

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

£55

per adult

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

£44

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

Amanohashidate Ine Funaya and Miyama Kayabuki No Sato Day Tour

From Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate, Ine Funaya and Miyama Day Tour

£45

per adult

Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Nara Park Day Trip

£39

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Kyoto Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

£42

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Osaka Kyoto Kinkaku-ji Kiyomizu-dera Temple Sannenzaka and Uji

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

£37

per adult

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Nara Park

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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.

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Find the best Nara Prefecture areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Naramachi

Unique features of Naramachi include the coffee shops and shopping. Make a stop by Nara Park or Nara City Museum of Photography 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.

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, Kashihara Insectarium and Asuka Historical Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

A traditional Japanese temple entrance with stone lion statues, wooden torii gates, and hanging lanterns.

Tatsuta

Though Tatsuta may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nara Kenko Land and Koriyama Castle.

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