Title: Yamatokoriyama Travel Guide: Best of Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Yamatokoriyama](https://expedia.co.uk/Yamatokoriyama-Hotels.d6223941.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Yamatokoriyama](https://expedia.co.uk/Yamatokoriyama-Holiday-Rentals.d6223941.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Yamatokoriyama Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Yamatokoriyama.d6223941.Car-Hire-Guide)[Yamatokoriyama Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Yamatokoriyama.d6223941.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Yamatokoriyama Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![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/553248635975855275/176a9d51-5ce4-41d3-8afa-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) ![Jikō-in in Yamatokoriyama, Nara prefecture, Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6223941/84e58794-f95e-41b9-bdde-e11403d8fd48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6223941/84e58794-f95e-41b9-bdde-e11403d8fd48.jpg) by [663highland](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/user:663highland) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.5](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5)) ![Jikō-in in Yamatokoriyama, Nara prefecture, Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6223941/dad5b378-9e54-4cfe-95cb-b278784d1d1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6223941/dad5b378-9e54-4cfe-95cb-b278784d1d1b.jpg) by [663highland](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/user:663highland) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.5](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5)) ## Visit Yamatokoriyama Where to stay Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6223941) ### Where to stay in Yamatokoriyama ![郡山城](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975855275/bffffe92-b50d-47e1-ae1a-d66dff80b700.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kōriyama If you're spending some time in Kōriyama, Koriyama Castle and Hakomotokan Konya Museum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Koriyama.dx553248635975855275) - Top hotels in Yamatokoriyama - Top Holiday Rentals in Yamatokoriyama ![APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103810000/103808900/103808809/3396d5cd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower 1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka £49 20 Feb - 21 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (3,572 reviews) Very clean. No problems at all. 1 tiny thing, no lotion so bring your own Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=103808809&PinnedHotelID=103808809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6223941) ![Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22640000/22632300/22632204/4b72dd86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka 1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku Osaka Osaka £76 13 Feb - 14 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,230 reviews) Clean and convenient Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=22632204&PinnedHotelID=22632204&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6223941) ![Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35890000/35881600/35881577/030c2943_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA 1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka £93 2 Mar - 3 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (5,363 reviews) Amazing stay Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=35881577&PinnedHotelID=35881577&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6223941) [See all 4,561 properties in Yamatokoriyama](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6223941) 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. ![THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115580000/115573100/115573051/f679fc22_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE 3-2-27 Kasugade Minami, Konohana-ku Osaka Osaka Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Universal Studios Japan and Kyocera ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (164 reviews) Clean, spacious, modern room with well-equipped kitchen & laundry. Self check-in / check-out was easy. Onsen a great plus. Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Hotels-THE-RISE-OSAKA-UNIVERSAL-BAYSIDE.h115573051.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Residence unito NAMBA Motomachi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111440000/111434200/111434118/01b05e3a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Residence unito NAMBA Motomachi 2-13-8 Osaka Osaka Stay at this aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and climate control. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews) Spaces are tight, but has everything. Love having a kitchen! The closest subway station is 10 min walk and It's roughly 15 min walk to Namba station. Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Hotels-Hotel-Residence-Unito-NAMBA-Motomachi.h111434118.Hotel-Information) ![MIMARU Osaka Namba Station](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77120000/77115400/77115356/dcb4eef9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### MIMARU Osaka Namba Station Nippombashi Naniwa-ku, 3-6-24 Osaka Osaka Prefecture Stay at this aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (366 reviews) Very friendly staff, excellent location and facilities, and very well located. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Yamatokoriyama hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6223941&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13)[12 Feb - 13 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6223941&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6223941&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14)[13 Feb - 14 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6223941&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6223941&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6223941&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6223941&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6223941&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Koriyama Castle You can find out about the history of Yamatokoriyama with a trip to Koriyama Castle. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Koriyama-Castle-Nara.d553248621532771727.Attraction) #### Yatayama Asobino-mori Explore the great outdoors at Yatayama Asobino-mori, a lovely green space in Yamatokoriyama. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yatayama-Asobino-Mori-Nara.d553248621532771723.Attraction) #### Jikoin Temple Jikoin Temple is just one of the places to see in Yamatokoriyama, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jikoin-Temple-Yamatokoriyama.d553248621532771724.Attraction) #### Meta Shrine Meta Shrine is just one of the places to see in Yamatokoriyama, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Meta-Shrine-Nara.d553248621586074445.Attraction) #### Yatadera Temple Yatadera Temple is just one of the places to see in Yamatokoriyama, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yatadera-Temple-Yamatokoriyama.d553248621532771722.Attraction) #### Koriyama Goldfish Museum You can spend time studying the exhibits at Koriyama Goldfish Museum during your travels in Yamatokoriyama. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Koriyama-Goldfish-Museum-Yamatokoriyama.d553248621532771725.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49817188/c404143b-9bfe-4174-982f-c4afc6b36d02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto £49 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-nara-uji-full-day-sightseeing-tour-from-osaka-or-kyoto.a49817188.activity-details) ![Best of Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50193059/88394649-4244-4078-ae55-8a3346e1980d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Best of Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka (7\~9 spots) £40 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/best-of-kyoto-and-nara-highlights-day-tour-from-osaka-79-spots.a50193059.activity-details) ![Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48649428/b01c8695-10e1-4de8-9fb9-c2a832a88116.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour £89 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/historical-nara-kyoto-1-day-bus-tour.a48649428.activity-details) ![Osaka Nara, Todaiji, Uji Matcha, and Hot Spring Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49876886/495971a8-7cc8-453d-b6d5-86e0ea1e3777.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka: Nara, Todaiji, Uji Matcha, and Hot Spring Tour £59 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/osaka-nara.a49876886.activity-details) ![Nara Early Bird Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47654135/5fbf260e-b6d0-42c4-b129-69fed0843382.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available) £44 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nara-early-morning-tour-kyoto-or-osaka-departure-available.a47654135.activity-details) ![Great Buddha at Todai-ji Temple](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45017584/dabc9693-8bf4-43dc-8b48-2453cc4d5714.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nara Afternoon Tour from Kyoto or Osaka £73 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nara-afternoon-tour-from-kyoto-or-osaka.a45017584.activity-details) [See all activities in Yamatokoriyama](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Yamatokoriyama.d6223941.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Cities near Yamatokoriyama - Places of interest [Ando](https://expedia.co.uk/Ando.dx3000374038) - [Universal Studios Japan ](https://expedia.co.uk/Universal-Studios-Japan-Konohana.d6054124.Attraction) - [Kyocera Dome Osaka ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyocera-Dome-Osaka-Nishi.d6076330.Attraction) - [Dotonbori ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dotonbori-Minami.d6150665.Attraction) - [Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan ](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Aquarium-Kaiyukan-Minato.d502161.Attraction) - [Osaka Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Castle-Chuo.d502143.Attraction) - [Spa World ](https://expedia.co.uk/Spa-World-Naniwa.d6204405.Attraction) - [Tsutenkaku Tower ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tsutenkaku-Tower-Naniwa.d6076366.Attraction) - [Intex Osaka ](https://expedia.co.uk/Intex-Osaka-Suminoe.d6103942.Attraction) - [Yanmar Stadium Nagai ](https://expedia.co.uk/Yanmar-Stadium-Nagai-Higashisumiyoshi-ku.d6076324.Attraction) - [Osaka University ](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-University-Osaka.d6076346.Attraction) - [Pokemon Centre Osaka ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pokemon-Centre-Osaka-Umeda.d553248621562274310.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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