Things 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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Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

HK$404
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour
Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto

Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto

HK$438
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto
Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

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

HK$438
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
Osaka: Dotonbori District Sightseeing Cruise & Beer Discount

Osaka: Dotonbori District River Cruise with Drink Discount

HK$100
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Osaka: Dotonbori District River Cruise with Drink Discount
Kyoto & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

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

HK$432
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
Osaka/Kyoto: Katsuoji & Arashiyama & Kinkakuji Day Tour

Osaka/Kyoto: Katsuoji & Arashiyama & Kinkakuji Day Tour

HK$392
per adult
Osaka/Kyoto: Katsuoji & Arashiyama & Kinkakuji Day Tour
Walking Tour of Osaka's 5 Must-See Sights, with Ramen for Lunch

Walking Tour of Osaka's 5 Must-See Sights, with Ramen for Lunch

HK$319
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Walking Tour of Osaka's 5 Must-See Sights, with Ramen for Lunch
Osaka Abeno Harukas

Harukas 300 Observatory Tickets | Osaka

HK$55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Harukas 300 Observatory Tickets | 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 658 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was HK$471 and current price is HK$424 per adult
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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
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$26 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 HK$650 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 HK$650 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 HK$650 per adult
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What to do in Nara Prefecture

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A group of deer in a grassy area with trees in the background.
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Nara Park

9.0/10 (4,050 reviews)
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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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 Park or Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum while you're exploring the area.

A traditional Japanese castle with a stone wall and a wooden gate.

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.

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof and wooden pillars.

Shimobuchi

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

Hashimoto

While Hashimoto isn't home to many top sights, Kashihara Insectarium and Asuka Historical Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

A cityscape at sunset with a prominent highway and dense urban buildings.

Higashi-osaka

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 Japanese temple with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a hilly backdrop.

Kashihara

A large tree in a grassy field with a traditional building in the background.

Nara

A person in black ninja attire crouching with a sword.

Iga

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

Matsusaka

A traditional Japanese castle with cherry blossoms in the foreground.

Kawachinagano