Nara Prefecture
Nara Prefecture

Nara Prefecture Travel Guide 2026: Top places, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August, 2026

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Looking for things to do in Nara Prefecture? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Nara Park
Nara Park
4.6/51,940 Reviews
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Kumano-Kodo Nakahechi Pilgrimage Route
Kumano-Kodo Nakahechi Pilgrimage Route
4.7/534 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Tōdai-ji
Tōdai-ji
4.6/51,069 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Kasugataisha Shrine
Kasugataisha Shrine
4.6/5855 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Mount Wakakusa
Mount Wakakusa
4.4/5220 Reviews
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Mountain climbing
Nara National Museum
Nara National Museum
4.3/5158 Reviews
Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park
Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park
4.5/54 Reviews
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Amusement parks
Night view
Toshodaiji
Toshodaiji
4.3/5256 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Kohfukuji Temple
Kohfukuji Temple
4.4/5344 Reviews
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Historic landmark

What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Nara Prefecture dishes and foodie spots.
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La Trace
La Trace
4.6/510 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. IDR1,515,204/person
Wa Yamamura
Wa Yamamura
4.8/5117 Reviews
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Japanese cuisine
Avg. IDR1,666,724/person
Kikusuiro
Kikusuiro
4.7/5107 Reviews
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Japanese cuisine
Historical building
Avg. IDR2,097,975/person
akordu
akordu
4.6/57 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. IDR2,301,944/person
Genkishin (Nara)
Genkishin (Nara)
4.1/552 Reviews
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Japanese cuisine
Avg. IDR158,937/person
Gen - Soba restaurant
Gen - Soba restaurant
3.9/530 Reviews
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Japanese cuisine
Avg. IDR1,923,143/person
Edogawa - Naramachi
Edogawa - Naramachi
4.6/577 Reviews
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Japanese cuisine
Historical building
Avg. IDR476,812/person
Ciel Bleu
Ciel Bleu
4.1/58 Reviews
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Japanese cuisine
Avg. IDR1,472,820/person
Tsuruyoshi
Tsuruyoshi
4.0/512 Reviews
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Japanese cuisine
Avg. IDR2,648,958/person
Kappo Matsuki
Kappo Matsuki
4.4/58 Reviews
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Japanese cuisine
Great ambiance
Avg. IDR1,748,312/person
Tsukumo
Tsukumo
4.5/510 Reviews
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Japanese cuisine
Avg. IDR3,136,366/person
NARA NIKON
NARA NIKON
4.9/57 Reviews
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Japanese cuisine
Great ambiance
Avg. IDR2,648,958/person

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[Nara] Savor Japanese Drink Culture at "Charo" in Kitamachi.
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Best of Nara Prefecture

Popular Best Things to Do Near Nara Prefecture

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Osaka Castle Park
Osaka Castle Park
4.8/57,439 Reviews
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Boat tour
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Tennen Onsen Naniwanoyu
Tennen Onsen Naniwanoyu
4.6/5145 Reviews
Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory
Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory
4.8/51,345 Reviews
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Night view
Kids Plaza Osaka
Kids Plaza Osaka
4.7/5460 Reviews
Tennoji Park
Tennoji Park
4.4/5183 Reviews
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Nagai Park
Nagai Park
4.3/541 Reviews
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teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka
teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka
4.5/5543 Reviews
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Tennoji Zoo
Tennoji Zoo
4.5/5468 Reviews
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Zoos & aquariums
Tsutenkaku
Tsutenkaku
4.6/51,337 Reviews
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Night view
Shinsekai
Shinsekai
4.6/5326 Reviews
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SPAWORLD HOTEL&RESORT
SPAWORLD HOTEL&RESORT
4.7/5595 Reviews
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Dotonbori
Dotonbori
4.7/52,681 Reviews
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Boat tour
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Popular Family-friendly Attractions Near Nara Prefecture

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Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan
4.7/539,952 Reviews
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Amusement parks
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Osaka Castle Park
Osaka Castle Park
4.8/57,439 Reviews
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Boat tour
Night view
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
4.7/53,987 Reviews
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Legoland Japan Resort
Legoland Japan Resort
4.8/53,642 Reviews
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Amusement parks
Kobe Suma Seaworld
Kobe Suma Seaworld
4.8/5226 Reviews
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Fuji-Q Highland
Fuji-Q Highland
4.7/5930 Reviews
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Amusement parks
Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium
Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium
4.7/51,293 Reviews
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Night view
Zoos & aquariums
Suzuka Circuit Park
Suzuka Circuit Park
4.8/5258 Reviews
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Amusement parks
Izu Shaboten Park
Izu Shaboten Park
4.7/5214 Reviews
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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Osaka
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Osaka
4.4/5632 Reviews
Kyoto Railway Museum
Kyoto Railway Museum
4.8/5332 Reviews
Universal Studios Japan 25th Anniversary "Discover U!!!"
Universal Studios Japan 25th Anniversary "Discover U!!!"
4.6/523 Reviews

Popular Luxury Hotels Near Nara Prefecture

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Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
9.1/562 Reviews
Park Hyatt Kyoto
Park Hyatt Kyoto
9.5/5113 Reviews
Capella Kyoto
Capella Kyoto
9.6/520 Reviews
Imperial Hotel Kyoto
Imperial Hotel Kyoto
10.0/58 Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
9.8/556 Reviews
HOSHINOYA Kyoto
HOSHINOYA Kyoto
8.1/534 Reviews
Aman Kyoto
Aman Kyoto
9.7/566 Reviews
Amanemu
Amanemu
9.2/548 Reviews
Yado Shiontei
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Patina Osaka
Patina Osaka
9.5/5207 Reviews
Six Senses Kyoto
Six Senses Kyoto
9.6/579 Reviews
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World-
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World-
9.7/593 Reviews

Popular Cool Water Escapes Near Nara Prefecture

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Legoland Japan Resort
Legoland Japan Resort
4.8/53,642 Reviews
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Amusement parks
Amaharashi Coast (Noto Peninsula Quasi-National Park)
Amaharashi Coast (Noto Peninsula Quasi-National Park)
4.5/527 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Beaches and shores
Hozugawa River Boat Ride (Hozugawa Kudari)
Hozugawa River Boat Ride (Hozugawa Kudari)
4.7/5381 Reviews
Lake Yamanaka
Lake Yamanaka
4.6/5121 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Boat tour
Amanohashidate
Amanohashidate
4.7/5123 Reviews
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Beaches and shores
Boat tour
SPAWORLD HOTEL&RESORT
SPAWORLD HOTEL&RESORT
4.7/5595 Reviews
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Night view
Ine Fishing Village
Ine Fishing Village
4.9/510 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Boat tour
Lake Biwa
Lake Biwa
4.5/546 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Boat tour

Popular Family Hotels Near Nara Prefecture

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THE SINGULARI HOTEL & SKYSPA at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN
THE SINGULARI HOTEL & SKYSPA at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN
9.3/5922 Reviews
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA
9.4/5914 Reviews
Oriental Hotel Universal City
Oriental Hotel Universal City
9.2/51,548 Reviews
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
9.4/51,442 Reviews
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
9.4/52,648 Reviews
The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan
The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan
9.2/52,130 Reviews
Legoland Japan Hotel
Legoland Japan Hotel
9.2/5833 Reviews

Popular Hot Springs Attractions Near Nara Prefecture

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Solaniwa Onsen Osaka Bay Tower
Solaniwa Onsen Osaka Bay Tower
4.6/5685 Reviews
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Arima Onsen
Arima Onsen
4.6/5512 Reviews
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Night view
SPAWORLD HOTEL&RESORT
SPAWORLD HOTEL&RESORT
4.7/5595 Reviews
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Night view
Mt. Omuro
Mt. Omuro
4.9/5119 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Tennen Onsen Naniwanoyu
Tennen Onsen Naniwanoyu
4.6/5145 Reviews
Kyoto Arashiyama Onsen Fufu no Yu
Kyoto Arashiyama Onsen Fufu no Yu
4.4/525 Reviews
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Spa/massage
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
4.6/5147 Reviews
Gero Onsen
Gero Onsen
4.7/563 Reviews
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Night view
Nakishirahama Onsen
Nakishirahama Onsen
4.8/519 Reviews
Kinosaki Onsen
Kinosaki Onsen
4.8/521 Reviews
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Night view
Okuhida Onsengo
Okuhida Onsengo
4.9/516 Reviews
Nagashima Spa Land
Nagashima Spa Land
4.8/524 Reviews

Popular Scenic Hotels Near Nara Prefecture

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Hotel New Otani Osaka
Hotel New Otani Osaka
9.4/51,528 Reviews
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel
9.4/52,024 Reviews
The Westin Miyako Kyoto
The Westin Miyako Kyoto
9.5/51,288 Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
9.8/556 Reviews
Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier
Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier
9.1/5735 Reviews
HOSHINOYA Kyoto
HOSHINOYA Kyoto
8.1/534 Reviews
Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
9.4/579 Reviews
THE SINGULARI HOTEL & SKYSPA at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN
THE SINGULARI HOTEL & SKYSPA at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN
9.3/5922 Reviews
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
9.4/51,442 Reviews
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
9.4/52,648 Reviews
The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan
The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan
9.2/52,130 Reviews
LIBER HOTEL OSAKA
LIBER HOTEL OSAKA
9.5/51,460 Reviews

Popular Cultural Hotels Near Nara Prefecture

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The Thousand Kyoto
The Thousand Kyoto
9.6/5794 Reviews
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
9.1/562 Reviews
Izuyasu Traditional Kyoto Inn Serving Kyoto Cuisine
Izuyasu Traditional Kyoto Inn Serving Kyoto Cuisine
9.3/559 Reviews
Seikoro Ryokan
Seikoro Ryokan
9.6/5122 Reviews
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World-
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World-
9.7/593 Reviews
CAMPTON KIYOMIZU
CAMPTON KIYOMIZU
9.2/565 Reviews
Park Hyatt Kyoto
Park Hyatt Kyoto
9.5/5113 Reviews
Hotel the Celestine Kyoto Gion
Hotel the Celestine Kyoto Gion
9.6/5912 Reviews
Ishibekoji Muan
Ishibekoji Muan
9.7/534 Reviews
Ryokan Motonago
Ryokan Motonago
9.4/536 Reviews
Sowaka
Sowaka
9.7/565 Reviews
Gion Ryokan Karaku
Gion Ryokan Karaku
9.1/549 Reviews

Popular Instagrammable Hotels Near Nara Prefecture

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22 PIECES
22 PIECES
9.6/597 Reviews
The Thousand Kyoto
The Thousand Kyoto
9.6/5794 Reviews
Hotel Kanra Kyoto
Hotel Kanra Kyoto
9.5/5116 Reviews
GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO
GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO
9.4/51,302 Reviews
Nol Kyoto Sanjo
Nol Kyoto Sanjo
9.5/581 Reviews
W Osaka
W Osaka
9.3/5726 Reviews
Mogana
Mogana
9.1/564 Reviews
Zentis Osaka
Zentis Osaka
9.4/51,011 Reviews
Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto
Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto
9.1/596 Reviews
Aloft by Marriott Osaka Umeda
Aloft by Marriott Osaka Umeda
9.0/5154 Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka
9.2/5445 Reviews
The Hotel Sanraku Kanazawa 21th December 2022 Open
The Hotel Sanraku Kanazawa 21th December 2022 Open
9.4/5263 Reviews

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Maana Kiyomizu
Maana Kiyomizu
8.6/56 Reviews
Hoshiya Ryokan Higashiyamamochitsukikyo
Hoshiya Ryokan Higashiyamamochitsukikyo
9.2/524 Reviews
Gion Shirakawa No Yado
Gion Shirakawa No Yado
9.1/525 Reviews
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Konjakuso Osaka Shinsaibashi "TARUKAISEN" Rooftop Spa
9.1/51 Reviews
Kyoto Machiya Fukune
Kyoto Machiya Fukune
9.5/545 Reviews
Aoi Hotel Kyoto Nanzen-ji Villa
Aoi Hotel Kyoto Nanzen-ji Villa
8.6/52 Reviews
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Kyo No Ondokoro Gokomachi Ebisugawa #3
9.3/52 Reviews
Kyo No Ondokoro Marutamachi #7
Kyo No Ondokoro Marutamachi #7
9.4/54 Reviews
KONJAKUSO Osaka Tengachaya "NIHONCHA" Tea & Relax
KONJAKUSO Osaka Tengachaya "NIHONCHA" Tea & Relax
10.0/53 Reviews
ANJIN Gosho Ebisugawa
ANJIN Gosho Ebisugawa
10.0/55 Reviews
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Kyo No Ondokoro Goshonishi #6
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Solavilla Umi Terrace Minamiawaji
Solavilla Umi Terrace Minamiawaji
9.5/531 Reviews

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