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01 · Place
Heijō Palace
Nestled in the historic city of Nara, Japan, Heijō Palace stands as a monumental testament to the country’s rich imperial past and cultural heritage.
Nara, Japan, is a city where sacred deer roam and ancient temples stand. The guide covers 42 listed attractions. The city is known for its mossy lanterns and temple bells.
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Nara · Japan
03 Top tickets in Nara.
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Kasuga-Taisha
Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour (Private Option Available)
★4.9
from €86.80
Kasuga-Taisha
Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available)
★4.9
from €68.24
Kasuga-Taisha
Nara Afternoon Tour from Kyoto or Osaka
★4.4
from €84.62
Tōdai-Ji
All must-sees in 3 hours - Nara Park Classic Tour! From JR Nara!
★4.9
from €35.48
Kasuga-Taisha
Nara - Highlights Bike Tour
★4.7
from €60.05
Tōdai-Ji
Perfect Nara Park Half-Day Bus Tour with English Speaking Guide
★5.0
from €54.59
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03 Places to Visit.
Not every monument, just the ones we'd walk you past ourselves.
02 Place
Nara National Museum
Nestled within the scenic expanse of Nara Park, the Nara National Museum stands as a beacon of Japan’s rich Buddhist art heritage and ancient cultural legacy.
03 Place
Nara Park
Nara Park, located in the historic city of Nara, Japan, represents a captivating fusion of ancient history, spiritual heritage, and natural beauty.
04 Place
Nara Prefectural Museum of Art
Nestled in the historic city of Nara, Japan’s ancient capital renowned for its UNESCO World Heritage Sites and cultural treasures, the Nara Prefectural Museum…
05 Place
Saidai-Ji
Nestled in the historic city of Nara, Japan, Saidai-ji Temple stands as a profound testament to the nation’s rich Buddhist heritage and imperial history.
06 Place
Museum Yamato Bunkakan
Nestled in the historical and cultural landscape of Nara, Japan, the Museum Yamato Bunkakan stands as an exceptional institution dedicated to the preservation…
07 Place
Tōdai-Ji
Tōdai-ji, located in the historic city of Nara, Japan, stands as a monumental symbol of the nation’s ancient Buddhist heritage and architectural mastery.
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42 places to discover
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Heijō Palace
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Nara National Museum
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Nara Park
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Nara Prefectural Museum of Art
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Saidai-Ji
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Museum Yamato Bunkakan
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Tōdai-Ji
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Kōfuku-Ji
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Hokke-Ji
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Shōsōin
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Kasuga-Taisha
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Yakushi-Ji
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Nara Women'S University
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Tōshōdai-Ji
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Gangō-Ji
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Nara Saho College
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Tōdai-Ji Daibutsu
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Nara Station
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Daian-Ji
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Nara Velodrome
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Suzakumon
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Kōnoike Athletic Stadium
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Great Buddha Hall
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Enjō-Ji
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Hannya-Ji
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Isagawa Shrine
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Tamukeyama Hachiman Shrine
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Ayameike Station
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Gakken Nara-Tomigaoka Station
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Gakuen-Mae Station
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Hari Interchange
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Heijō Station
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Kintetsu Nara Station
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Nara Crafts Museum
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Nara Prefectural Library and Information Center
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Nara Prefectural University
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Nara University
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Narayama Station
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Shin-Ōmiya Station
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Takanohara Station
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Tomio Station
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Yamato-Saidaiji Station
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Where to Stay in Nara
Stay amidst sacred free-roaming sika deer, ancient 8th-century timber temples, and beautifully preserved Edo-period merchant machiya townhouses.
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📍 Nara Park & Todai-ji
Historic cultural core where sacred deer wander freely among ancient cedar groves, Todai-ji's Great Buddha Hall, and Kasuga Taisha shrine.
📍 Naramachi
Atmospheric preserved merchant quarter featuring traditional wooden machiya townhouses, craft sake breweries, and artisan workshops.
📍 JR & Kintetsu Nara Stations
Central transit stations offering rapid direct express trains to Kyoto and Osaka, surrounded by pedestrian shopping arcades.
Budget-Friendly
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Super Hotel Premier JR Nara Station
📍 JR Nara West Exit
Eco-friendly hotel directly connected to the train station, featuring natural hot spring onsen baths, pillow selection bars, and organic breakfasts.
Mid-Range
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Piazza Hotel Nara
📍 JR Nara Station
Modern contemporary hotel adjacent to the train terminal, offering quiet comfortable rooms, self-service laundry, and fast connections to temples.
Premium / Luxury
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Nara Hotel
📍 Nara Park / Takabatake
Prestigious 1909 imperial heritage hotel constructed in traditional Japanese cypress wood, hosting world leaders and luminaries for over a century.
Little Offbeat but Best
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Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara
📍 Nara Park / Noborioji
Kengo Kuma-designed architectural sanctuary nestled inside the temple grounds, featuring private hot-spring onsen villas and manicured heritage gardens.
Social Hostel
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Yuzan Guesthouse
📍 JR Nara North
Authentic restored 100-year-old traditional Japanese machiya offering tatami dorms, a peaceful interior garden courtyard, and a social communal tea lounge.
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