Nara
Travel Guide





Visit Nara
Where to stay in Nara

Naramachi
Unique features of Naramachi include the coffeehouses and shopping. Make a stop by Nara City Museum of Photography or Nara Park while you're exploring the area.

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Everything was good to us. Clean room and amneties, helpful staff and and great breakfast buffet (although a little overpriced)
Reviewed on 28 February 2026

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Rooms were a good size. Public bath was great.
Reviewed on 26 February 2026

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Good location, room was comfortable, but could use coffee
Reviewed on 27 February 2026

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
Very clean and decent room space. Best has laundry in room. Hot spring to use and paid message chair near hot spring
Reviewed on 24 February 2026

Hotel Residence unito NAMBA Motomachi
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 January 2026

MIMARU Osaka Namba Station
Very friendly staff, excellent location and facilities, and very well located.
Reviewed on 7 February 2026
Popular places to visit

Nara Park
Explore the great outdoors at Nara Park, a lovely green space in Nara. While in this walkable 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 culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Kasuga Shrine
You can learn about the history of Nara with a visit to Kasuga Shrine. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Nara National Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Nara National Museum in Nara. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Sarusawa Pond Park
Sarusawa Pond Park is just one of the places to see in Noboriōji, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Kofuku-ji Temple
You can learn about the history of Noboriōji with a visit to Kofuku-ji Temple. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

