What to do in Nara Prefecture
Most fun & popular experiences in Nara Prefecture
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Discover the most popular places to visit in Nara Prefecture
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
You can learn about the history of Nara when you stop by Todaiji Temple. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
Tamaki Shrine
Learn about the local history of Totsukawa when you take a trip to Tamaki Shrine. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's hot springs.
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.
Horyu-ji Temple
Find out about the history of Ikaruga with a stop at Horyu-ji Temple. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
Mount Yoshino
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Yoshino during your travels in Yoshino. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
Yakushi-ji Temple
You can learn about the history of Nara with a trip to Yakushi-ji Temple. While in this culturally rich 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 culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
Kashihara Shrine
You can learn about the history of Shinyoshino Onsen with a visit to Kashihara Shrine. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.
Explore areas of Nara Prefecture
Naramachi
Unique features of Naramachi include the coffeehouses and shopping. Make a stop by Gango-ji Temple or Sarusawa Pond Park while you're exploring the area.
Kōriyama
While visiting Kōriyama, you might make a stop by sights like Koriyama Castle and Hakomotokan Konya Museum.
Imaicho
Travelers like the historic sites in Imaicho, and Imai Machiya Hall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Hashimoto
While there might not be top attractions in Hashimoto, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kashihara Insectarium and Abe Monjuin Temple.
Tatsuta
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tatsuta and surrounding area, you can visit Horyu-ji Temple and Nara Kenko Land.
Shimobuchi
When in Shimobuchi, you can plan a visit to Nyoirinji Temple and Kinpusenji Temple, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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